Montreal/Parc Jean-Drapeau

Parc Jean-Drapeau is a district in Montreal. It is comprised of the islands Île Sainte-Helene and Île Notre-Dame in the Saint Lawrence river.

By metro
The Yellow Line runs from Berri-UQAM in Downtown to, on Île Sainte-Hélène, just next to the Biosphere.

By ferry
Seasonal ferries run from the Old Port.

By bus
The seasonal 769 La Ronde shuttle connects Papineau metro station to La Ronde amusement park

By car
Access the island from Pont Jacques-Cartier at the north end of Île Sainte-Helene or pass by Habitat 67 and use Pont Condorde to the south. Parking is limited and expensive, running $10-15 flat rate depending on the season and events. Note that car access to and around the islands is cut off during Formula One races (obviously, since the road around Ile Notre Dame doubles as the race track) and other events.

By foot
There are a number of footpaths throughout the park, on both islands.

By bus
Two bus routes run from main terminal a few meters from the metro station: 767 La Ronde / La Plage to La Ronde amusement park and the beach, and 777 Le Casino to the casino.

Eat
Picnicking is the most common form of dining on the islands, but there are a few snack bars scattered around (open Jun-Sep). For sit-down dining, head to the Casino on Ile Ste-Helen.

Sleep
There are no hotels on the islands, and you will therefore have to cross the Saint Lawrence river to find somewhere to sleep. The closest place to look would be Old Montreal or South West Montreal west of the islands, or Saint-Lambert east of the islands. But given the fact that Montreal Casino is open 24 hours daily, why would you want to sleep?