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Family-Friendly Activities
Explore Montreal with Your Family!
From its vibrant parks to interactive museums, Montreal offers a variety of family-friendly activities to enjoy during ICEM2025. Discover exciting experiences like Montreal Ghost Tours, breathtaking performances by Cirque du Soleil, and even babysitting services to help you balance conference time and family fun.
ICEM has a dedicated breastfeeding room located on the 4th floor in room 446. Amenities include:
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- Change table
- Diaper Genie
- Comfortable seating
Kidtabulous
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Location: On-site at event venues and hotels
Dates Available: May 23-28, 2025
Discount: 15% off babysitter booking fee for ICEM attendees
Description: Kidtabulous Event Childcare provides on-site childcare services for conferences and events, including event/hotel babysitting and group bookings. Their fully trained and background-checked childcare professionals ensure children are engaged in age-appropriate activities in a fun and safe environment while parents attend the conference.
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​Click on the links below to learn more about Kidtabulous' services:
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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- Parents can schedule a 15-minute Zoom call to discuss their needs and will receive a short bio of their sitter upon booking. Each booking includes flexible scheduling and a KIDS FUN BAG with toys, crafts, and games.
- For more details on our Event Babysitter service and rates, please refer to the attached Kidtabulous Booking Information file.
- To book their services and receive the ICEM discount, mention that you are an ICEM attendee when contacting them.
Cirque du Soleil
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Location: Under the Big Top, Old Port of Montreal
Dates Available: May 15, 2024 – August 2025
Special Offer: Click here to up to 20% on select seats and dates*
Description: LUZIA is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich, vibrant culture of a country whose wealth stems from an extraordinary mix of influences and creative collisions – a land that inspires awe with its breathtaking landscapes and architectural wonders, buoyed by the indomitable spirit of its people.
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For VIP Packages or group bookings (20+ people), please contact:
hagop.hatchadourian@cirquedusoleil.com
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*Offer applies to select seating categories and show dates.
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Jet Boating Montreal | Saute-Moutons​
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Location: 1 Clock Tower Quay St, Montreal, Quebec H2L 5C1
Dates available: Any day of the week (promotional code valid between May 23-30, 2025)
Discount Code: JET20 (20% off when purchasing online)
Minimum age: 6+
Minimum height: 44 inches
Description: Experience the thrill of jet boating on the St. Lawrence River. The perfect blend of excitement and fun for the whole family!
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Website: www.jetboatingmontreal.com
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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- Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Guests under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian present to sign participation waivers.
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Montreal Ghost Tours
Location: Old Montreal
Dates Available: May 24, 2025, at 8:30 PM (Public Tour)
Discount Code: CAEP10 (10% off public ghost tours when purchasing online)
Recommended Age: 10+
Description: Explore the haunted streets of Old Montreal with a thrilling ghost tour. Montréal Ghosts offers its guests a unique adventure in street theatre, set in the fascinating atmosphere of Old Montréal with professional actors who are members of the Artists Union.
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The public ghost tour is available on Fridays and Saturdays in May, with a special discounted rate for attendees. For a more tailored experience, private ghost tours are available daily at $25/person (tax included) for groups of 15 or more. Private tours can start at 5 PM, 7 PM, or 9 PM, or at any time during the day.
Website: montrealghosts.com/public-tours
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA)​​
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Location: 1380 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3G 1J5
Dates Available: All year.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, from 10am - 5pm (Wednesdays until 9pm)
Discount: Buy your ticket online and get a $3 discount.*
Tickets | Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Description: Founded in 1860, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) has been built on the generosity of multiple generations of Montrealers. Its mission is to acquire, conserve, study, interpret and present significant works of art from around the world and from every era, in the hope that members of its community and all Museum visitors may benefit from the transformative powers of art.
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*Discounted tickets on Wednesdays, from 5-9pm: ages 26 and older - $15.
FREE tickets for ages 25 and under.
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Website: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts | MMFA
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Espace Pour la Vie​​
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Location: 4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1T 4B5
Dates Available: All year.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, from 9am - 5pm
Discounts: Buy the PASSPORT and enjoy all 5 museums for $87.
Description: Espace pour la vie is the largest natural science museum complex in Canada and one of the leading tourist sites in Montréal and all of Québec. Protecting biodiversity and the environment is at the heart of the mission of Espace pour la vie, which is made up of the Biodôme, Biosphère, Insectarium, Jardin botanique and Planétarium de Montréal.
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Website: Space for life
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Van Gogh - Distortion: a captivating immersion into the artist's universe!​​
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Location: Montréal Convention Centre - 301 Saint-Antoine Street West, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5
Dates Available: Until May 25, 2025.
Hours: Check available times*
Tickets: $35.42 including taxes (Adult)
Discounts: For 20+ groups, please contact reservations@oasis.im
Description: Discover one of the most striking immersive exhibitions ever presented on Van Gogh's masterpieces. Lasting 65 minutes, this new Montreal-created immersive exhibition offers a bright and colorful journey through more than 225 paintings, drawings and sketches and a contemporary look at Van Gogh's works. With three immersive galleries - walls and floors, VAN GOGH - Distorsion offers a sensory experience that celebrates this larger-than-life pioneer, allowing visitors to interact with his paintings on the newly installed interactive floor in the main OASIS immersion gallery.
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Website: Van Gogh Immersion Tickets*
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The AURA Experience at the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal​​
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Location: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal - 110 Notre-Dame Street West, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T1
Dates Available: All year.
Hours: Check available times*
Tickets: Adult (18+) for CA$37.00 per person
Discounts: Group (min. 10 tickets) for CA$32.00 per person
Description: The AURA Experience, created by Moment Factory, offers a unique opportunity to explore the architectural jewel of Quebec's heritage in a new light, by celebrating its exquisite beauty. With state-of-the-art projectors and lasers, the interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica is illuminated from floor to ceiling. The AURA Experience achieves the unimaginable, breathing new life and movement into a timeless landmark.
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Website: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal | Events & Tickets*
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Fitz Montreal​​
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Location: 1251 Rachel Street East, Montreal, QC H2J 2J9 (Meet point)
Dates Available: All year.
Hours: Check available times*
Age: 13+
Tickets: 89.95 + tax (Guided tours)
Discounts: CAD 79 + tax (early bird price)
Description: If you want to explore the city of Montreal in a fun, environmental-friendly, and inclusive way, then this option is for you. Explore the highlights of Montreal in just a few hours, all while staying active. Discover the city's rich past, vibrant present, and exciting future as Canada’s hub of culture, creativity, food, and fun. Uncover hidden French and British symbols, visit iconic spots from Montreal’s famous festivals, and enjoy the best of downtown, Old Montreal, parks, and more.
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Website: Our Montreal Bicycle Tours & Experiences | Fitz*
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La Grande Roue de Montréal
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Location: 362 Rue de la Commune Est, Montréal, QC H2Y 0B4
Dates Available: All year.
Hours: Monday - Sunday, from 10am-11pm
Tickets: Adult (18+) $27.50 plus tax
Discounts: Reserve 1 cabin (1-8 people) for $167.50
Description: For an incredible view, hop on one of the 42 cabins of the Montreal Observation Wheel. Standing at 60 meters, it's the tallest observation wheel in Canada and offers a stunning 360-degree view. Whether it's summer or winter, rain or shine, you’ll have a breathtaking look at Old Montreal. To the south, you’ll spot Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands, along with the Cité du Havre, home to remnants of the 1967 World's Fair. To the north, downtown and Mount Royal steal the show. In the evening, the Observation Wheel is the perfect spot to watch fireworks and take in the view of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, beautifully lit up at night.
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Website: La Grande Roue de Montréal
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