Optimize Your Airbnb Stay by Recommending Montreal's Beaches to Your Guests

Discover six of the more than a dozen beaches frequented by tourists in the Montreal region.

09/08/2024 - Summer temperatures in Montreal continue to soar above 25 degrees Celsius, providing plenty of hot days for visitors. When a guest asks for recommendations, Airbnb managers can enhance their guests' experience by suggesting some of the city's most interesting beaches. Here’s an overview of the must-visit beaches in Montreal:

Clock Tower Beach

Located in Montreal's Old Port, Clock Tower Beach is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day without straying too far from the city center. This urban beach combines a bar and park, offering plastic chairs and parasols on fine sand. It’s also a great spot to watch the International Fireworks Festival.

Jean-Doré Beach

Easily accessible by metro or on foot, Jean-Doré Beach is located on Parc Jean-Drapeau, the same island that hosts festivals like Osheaga and Piknic Électronik. Although manmade, Jean-Doré boasts 15,000 square meters of outdoor space with activities for all ages, from paddle board yoga to beach volleyball. It’s also home to Aquazilla, the epic floating water park for kids of all ages.

Village Des Écluses

Located on picturesque Lac St-Louis at the mouth of the Soulanges canal, Village Des Écluses—just 40 minutes from downtown Montreal—offers it all: sandy beach, kayaks and paddle boards for rent, outdoor terrace with beer garden vibes, and camping for those who want to spend the night.

Saint-Zotique Beach

Probably the most beautiful beach in Québec, Saint-Zotique Beach is about an hour outside of Montreal. This long stretch of fine sand is dotted with tiki-style thatched huts and flanked by crystal-clear water. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the beach promises a summer full of live music, DJs, morning yoga, games, and tournaments, along with a mega nautical course, splash park, wading pool, watercraft rentals, SUP Polo area, playground, and hiking trails. Forgot snacks? The restaurant and ice cream shop have got you covered.

Vague à Guy

It might not technically be a beach, but Vague à Guy is one of the best spots in the city for surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The wave is stationary thanks to the rocky relief of the St. Lawrence River bottom. Once you're in the rapids, you can stay indefinitely on an endless standing wave. Located in Lasalle's Parc des Rapides (20 minutes south of downtown Montreal), it's important to note that the city doesn't supervise this area, so make sure to use the (experienced) buddy system.

Oka Beach

A few kilometers outside of Montreal's core, Oka Beach is located in Oka National Park. Aside from the beach area, you'll find everything you need here, from campsites and picnic areas to cycling and walking trails. The beach—while open to the public—has two distinct sections: the family-friendly side and the adult-only side, where swimwear is optional and nudity is encouraged. It shouldn’t take you long to figure out which is which.

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For a complete list of the 15 best beaches, check out the article Best beaches in Montreal on TimeOut.