Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park Park
Montreal urban park named after Prime Minister Laurier
A Montreal neighbourhood park with baseball diamonds, a pond and tree-lined paths; locals picnic, jog and stop at nearby cafés on Laurier Avenue.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park at a Glance#
Address: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park (Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier), 3127 Laurier Ave E, Montréal, QC H2H 1E6, Canada
Hours: Dawn-dusk
About Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park#
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park is an urban municipal park in Montreal named for Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It functions as a neighbourhood green space with recreational facilities and playgrounds.
The park contains a seasonal outdoor skating rink, sports fields and children’s play areas and is used year-round by local residents for informal and organized recreation. Mature trees and pathways provide basic urban park landscaping rather than large-scale monuments.
The park was named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and has served as a municipal recreational space since its establishment by city authorities. Uses and small amenities have evolved to meet local neighbourhood needs.
The park sits in central Montreal in the Plateau-Mont-Royal area, close to Laurier Avenue and Parc Avenue, and is easily reached from nearby residential streets and public transit.
- Community facilities: An outdoor rink and multi-use sports fields are commonly used by local residents; summer playgrounds and winter skating are popular community uses.
How to Get to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park#
The park is located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal area, near the intersection of Laurier Avenue East and Saint-Denis Street. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from Laurier Metro station (Orange Line). Several bus lines also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park#
- Visit late afternoon when the playground is full of local families-good for people-watching and to glimpse ordinary urban life in Montréal.
- Combine with a walk down Avenue du Parc and a coffee at a nearby café in Mile End.
- Look for the two-tiered amphitheatre and the rose garden-often overlooked by visitors.
Best Time to Visit Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park#
Spring through early autumn for the liveliest experience; winter is quiet but good for snow scenes if prepared.
Weather & Climate near Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park#
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1030 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
