An Adventure Park With 'Mega Ziplines' & A Ropes Course Is Reopening Near MTL This Weekend

Channel your inner Tarzan.
Senior Writer

If you're craving more excitement in your life right now — and, let's face it, who isn't? — Arbraska's adventure parks near Montreal are the perfect places to get your thrills, especially if you like ziplining

Arbraska's Rigaud location, which is about 45 minutes from Montreal in Montérégie, conveniently reopened on Saturday for the spring/summer season. 

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Activities include "mega ziplines," which travel up to 210 metres, and an "extreme aerial course" of 30 treetop games perched 20-metres high.

This means not only will you be challenged and having fun, but you'll also be privy to some spectacular views! 

You'll need to book online in advance and make sure to read up on what safety precautions you need to take, such as wearing running shoes and tying your hair up. 

Arbraska Rigaud

Price: Mega Zipline is $27 per adult; Aerial Courses are $42 per adult

When: Starting April 17 on weekends, holidays, and most weekdays; schedule changes in July 

Address: 85, chemin Bourget, Rigaud, QC

Why You Need To Go: Calling thrill-seekers, adventure-junkies and Quebecers who are simply looking for something fun to do.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Ilana Belfer
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    Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog. She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print, radio, television, theatre, and digital media over the past decade. A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Kit, VICE, Salon, Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19. Ilana can usually be found with her dog André, tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats.

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