The 4 best spots to skate in Montreal
You want to find best spots in Montreal (Canada) ? Read this article and discover the best spots to practice your skateboard, roller-blade, scooter, and BMX skills.
Why Montreal is a great place to ride ?
Montreal is a gold mine for skate spots (all spots here). Indeed, it was designated as the “skate town” of the year 2019 in its annual T-Eddy Awards exclusive of the famous Trasher Magazine. The only issue is the territory which is quite huge to cover. That’s why you can find below some of the best spots by district.
“Montreal is not only the skate capital of Canada, it’s also one of the most popular cities for riders from all over the world.”
Where can i find the best spots ?
4. Project45 DIY skatepark
This oudoor and DIY skatepark is very unique. It offers a lot of possibilities through gaps, ledges, quarters, transitions and banks. The park is public and created by Skaters for Skaters. Enjoy it but you have to know something it is not for beginners so be aware of that if you go there.
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3. La Fontaine park
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2. Olympic stadium
First, let’s start with the legendary Big O which is a famous ramp-shaped structure that was used as an entrance for Olympic athletes. The O was moved and saved a couple years ago and is now legal for skateboarding. Then, you have the flags part of the stadium, that’s also filled with spots : wallrides, Ledges, steps, etc. There is a famous competition at the Olympic stadium, the Dime event street challenge (video below).
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1. Peace Park
Click here to see more informations on the spot (Peace Park Park Documentary)
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Image credit A J Butler : here
