Rentals in Montreal Canada and Ile Saint Helene
Surrounded by the rushing waters of the Saint Lawrence River you'll find a tiny island with big potential. Ile Saint Helen is located just south of the Island of Montreal as a part of the Hochelaga Archipelago. On your next rentals in Montreal Canada vacation, visit Ile Saint Helen and enjoy a number of cultural and recreational opportunities. This picturesque island has a storied history and is currently one of the top destinations for locals and rentals in Montreal Canada customers alike. Walk, bike, rollerblade, or jog around the island. After exploring the island, visit one of its attractions including Stewart Museum, the fabulous La Ronde Amusement Park, the Aquatic Complex, or the Biosphere. As a key site in World War II and for Expo 67, this island has been a focal point in Montreal for years and remains one of the city's top destinations today.
Put your hands in the air and scream
Dipping, diving, and flipping across Ile Saint Helene is Canada's second largest amusement park. La Ronde is a 146 acre amusement park featuring 41 rides. Of these 41 rides, 9 are exciting roller coasters. Top coasters at La Ronde include Goliath, Vampire, Cobra, and Manitou. Operated by Six Flags, expect a thrilling day when you visit La Ronde with TransCanada rentals in Montreal Canada. La Ronde is also the unofficial host of L'International des Feux Loto-Quebec, which is one of the world's premier fireworks competitions. On your next rentals in Montreal Canada vacation, spice up your stay on Ile Saint Helene with a visit to La Ronde.
Take a step back in time
Rising through the trees on the coast of Ile Saint Helene, you'll see one of Montreal's most spectacular historical sites. Fort de Ile Saint Helene was constructed in the early 1800's to help protect Canada from the Americans. Along with the original structure of the Fort, the site is also home to the Stewart Museum. The Stewart Museum has a large collection of Canadian artefacts from the colonial period. Learn more about the history of Montreal, Quebec, and Canada when you travel with TransCanada rentals in Montreal Canada.
Watch as the sky burns bright
Each year, the skies over Montreal are illuminated with beautiful fireworks. The Montreal Fireworks Festival, or L'International des Feux Loto-Quebec, is an international competition featuring the top pyrotechnic companies from across the globe. Not only do the companies put on massive firework displays, but each display is also synchronised to music on local radio stations. Ile Sainte Helene is the ideal viewing location for this immaculate show. Plan your next rentals in Montreal Canada vacation around this unique and unforgettable event.
More than meets the eye
Taking a stroll around Ile Saint Helene, or visiting one of the island's outstanding attractions, you'll know that this is a special place. For years however, it was the history of Ile Saint Helene that kept rentals in Montreal Canada customers coming back. During World War II, the island was home to a prisoner of war camp for Italian and German soldiers. Along with Fort de Ile Saint Helene, this island has had its fair share of wartime experiences. In the 1900's, the island was transformed into a vibrant tourist destination. Before Expo 67, the island was artificially enlarged to play host to the exhibit Man and His World along with Ile Notre Dame (collectively known as Parc Jean Drapeau).
Today Ile Saint Helene offers excellent attractions as well as quiet parks for a day of relaxation and recreation. On your next rentals in Montreal Canada vacation, visit Montreal's island paradise, Ile Saint Helene. For more information regarding Ile Saint Helene, feel free to visit the Parc Jean Drapeau website http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/.