5 Montreal Skateparks To Live Out Your '90s Skateboarding Nostalgia

Grab some sick air at these rad parks in the city.
Staff Writer

While Montreal isn't the first place you think of when you think of skateboarding, there's still a wealth of quality skateparks in Montreal thanks to a dedicated scene lead by local skateboarding icons the Dime Crew, Annie Guglia, and Pierre-Luc Gagnon. 

For you '90s nostalgic types, skateboarding is perhaps the perfect activity. So why not head to one of these amazing skateparks in Montreal?

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Parc Arthur-Therrien Skatepark

Where: 3750, boul. Gaétan-Laberge, Verdun, QC

Why you should go: It's in the coolest neighbourhood in the world and it's where all the Verdun cool kids hang out.

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Vans Skatepark

Where: 2727, boul. Pie-IX, Montreal, QC

Why you should go: If it's good enough for Tony Hawk, it's more than good enough for you. 

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Parc Marcel-Laurin Skatepark 

Where: 2345, boul. Thimens, Montreal, QC

Why you should go: Though you might not have expected to find a skatepark in such a suburban neighbourhood, it's worth the trip for its awesome trick spots.

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Le Taz Skatepark

Where: 8931, ave. Papineau, Montreal, QC

Why you should go: Even though Le Taz is closed (for the time being), that shouldn't stop you from booking some time at Montreal's best and most trick-spot-filled indoor skateparks.

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Van Horne Viaduct Skatepark 

Where: 5855, boul. St-Laurent, Mile-End, QC

Why you should go: It's the skatepark with arguably the best vibes in the city.

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  • Teddy Elliot
  • Teddy Elliot was a Staff Writer for MTL Blog. He was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and has a B.A. in Literature. Teddy has been a journalist for three years and was once an English teacher. His creative work has appeared in The Blasted Tree and Parenthetical Magazine. When he's not chasing scoops, Teddy can be found cheering on Aston Villa and listening to 80s power ballads. He was shortlisted for a Digital Publishing Award in 2021.

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