Ottawa 
Montréal is getting a new winter attraction this season, with Ice Castles announcing its first-ever installation in Québec.
Photo Credit: Ice Castles
The large-scale frozen attraction will make its Montréal debut during the 2026-27 winter season at Espace 67 in Parc Jean-Drapeau, bringing towering walls of ice, illuminated chambers and walk-through tunnels to the city.
Unlike conventional ice sculptures, Ice Castles creates entire environments that visitors can explore. The structures are built using hundreds of thousands of icicles, individually placed by ice artists to create frozen passageways, towering formations and cavern-like spaces.
The attraction is also known for its colourful LED lighting, which transforms the ice structures after dark. Across its North American locations, Ice Castles has featured frozen thrones, ice slides, sculptures and fountains.
The company announced its arrival with a playful message to Montréal residents:“We heard you know a thing or two about winter… so we thought we’d bring you something magical.”
The Montréal installation adds a Québec destination to an attraction that has previously operated in Canadian cities, including Edmonton and Winnipeg.
For visitors, the experience will centre on exploring the ice structures on foot, passing through tunnels and illuminated chambers. Each installation is constructed for the winter season, with weather playing an important role in when the attraction can open.
When Will Ice Castles Montréal Open?
Ice Castles has confirmed its Montréal location for the 2026-27 season, but an exact opening date has not been announced.
Ticket prices and operating hours are also pending. Visitors will need to purchase timed-entry tickets online once sales begin.
The company is currently accepting registrations for ticket sale notifications.
Ice Castles Montréal 2026-27: Trip Planning
Photo Credit: Ice Castles
What: Ice Castles Montréal, a walk-through Disney-esque ice castle by a Utah-based company, led by ice artist Brent Christensen. Ice Castles are massive ice structures crafted by hand using only icicles and water, resembling frozen waterfalls, glaciers, or ice caves with tunnels and illuminated chambers.
When: Winter 2026-27. Opening date to be announced.
Where: Espace 67, Parc Jean-Drapeau, 67 Chemin Macdonald, Montréal.
Admission: Ticket prices to be announced.
Tickets: Online timed-entry tickets, with advance purchase recommended once available.
