Practical information
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 30 : 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday, May 31 : 10:30 am to 7 pm
Sunday, June 1 : 10:30 am to 5 pm
EURÊKA! 2025 SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE RIVER SHUTTLE
Use the Eurêka! special promo code EUREKA2025 and book your free river shuttle tickets to come to the Festival!
SEE DETAILS BELOW
If you are a teacher or accompanying students who are not disabled, do not select the “Accompanist” option—this is strictly reserved for companions of a person with disabilities.
4 tickets per reservation session and while supplies last.
Did you know? The shuttle is always free for children aged 11 and under, and is included with a monthly Opus card.
This transportation is provided to you free of charge thanks to VIRAGE DURABLE, powered by ÉAQ.
ACCESS
the Festival TAKES place at Parc Jean-Drapeau and at the biosphère
The use of active or public transportation is strongly recommended.
For quick and easy access to the park, choose the metro, cycling, or the river shuttle — practical and eco-friendly options!
Parking is limited and at a good distance from the festivities. Transportation by car is best avoided.
CHOOSE YOUR MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
METRO
The fastest and most convenient means of transportation!
The yellow line (line 4) of the metro will take you directly to Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Once you exit Jean-Drapeau metro station, the Festival will be just a few steps away!
Follow the signage and volunteers on site 🙂
RIVER SHUTTLE
The most enjoyable way to get there!
Connecting Old Montréal and Longueuil to Parc Jean-Drapeau, the river shuttle offers a scenic ride with regular departures all day long — whether you’re on foot or with your bike!
RIVER SHUTTLE (N4 ROUTE)
EURÊKA! 2025 SPECIAL OFFER
promo code: EUREKA2025
HOW?
1- Click on the following link: https://navettesfluviales.com/reservation/
2- Select Route N4
3- Choose your itinerary: either Old Port – Île Sainte-Hélène OR Longueuil – Île Sainte-Hélène
4- Select the time and date
5- Choose between Passenger (12 years and older), Child (11 years and under), or Opus 12 years and older (only if you have a monthly Opus card)
6- Confirm your selection
7- Enter the promo code EUREKA2025 to enjoy a free ride!
IMPORTANT! If you are a teacher or accompanying students who are not disabled, do not select the “Accompanist” option—this is strictly reserved for companions of a person with disabilities.
Only Croisières AML booking platform on navettesfluviales.com allows you to use this promo code and get free access!
Did you know? The shuttle is always free for children aged 11 and under, and is included with a monthly Opus card.*
*Certain conditions apply
BIKE
The most active way to get around!
A free and supervised bike parking will be available at all times during the 3-day Festival.
A volunteer will welcome you and give you a ticket to secure your bike.
BIXI
The most practical and eco-friendly way to get around!
Several BIXI stations are available at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Additional bikes will be added at stations near the Biosphère.
FESTIVAL MAP
DOWNLOAD THE NEW EURÊKA! APP (French only)
SERVICES
- Paid parking
- Bike link (14 km of safe, reserved bike path)
- Ample bicycle parking
- BIXI bike terminals
- Bathrooms, water fountains
- Taxibus service
- STM shuttles
- River shuttles
- Free WIFI
- Information booths (at the exit of the Jean-Drapeau metro station)
- Services for people with reduced mobility (Work is currently underway at Berri-UQAM metro station to install elevators to serve the yellow line: completion is scheduled for summer 2025.
Wheelchair users can travel to Parc Jean Drapeau by paratransit or regular bus routes.)
where to eat
Food options at Parc Jean-Drapeau
A list of Eurêka! Festival foodtrucks (non-exhaustive) :
DO YOUR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental issues have always been at the heart of the Eurêka! Festival, and once again this year we are making every effort to reduce our ecological footprint.
Here is how you can help!
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
Don’t forget to bring your water bottle
There will be two water filling stations on site.
ZERO-WASTE LUNCHBOX CHALLENGE
Pack a zero-waste picnic for your outing
Foodtrucks will also be available if you get hungry.
BIXI
Consider using a BIXI bike to attend Montreal’s big science celebration. A cost-effective, environmentally friendly and practical way to get around.
Additional bikes will be added at stations near the Biosphère.
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