20+ event venues with stunning outdoor spaces in Montréal

Set on Île Notre-Dame within Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Casino de Montréal offers a striking outdoor space: Terrasse Le Jardin. It extends from the iconic pavilion to create a vibrant setting for cocktail receptions, summer parties and evening events under the lights. Paired with the Casino’s restaurants, entertainment and event expertise, Le Jardin delivers a lively, fun atmosphere.

• Maximum capacity: 70 people

Located in the Griffintown district, New City Gas offers space for trade shows, product launches, company meetings or any other special occasion. And the building has a storied past: the New City Gas Company of Montréal was responsible for transforming coal into gas to light Montréal’s streets and buildings. It’s a historic venue with modern sensibilities.  

• Maximum capacity: 2,500 people

The Belvedere room at the Montréal Science Centre offers a covered terrace and a rooftop terrace with a capacity of 240 people, whether it be for a reception, banquet or outdoor meeting. Successful events — proven by science!  

• Maximum capacity: 240 people

At the western end of the Old Port, the Grand Quay is another splendid venue to hold outdoor events. Specifically, the Promenade d’Iberville green roof offers breathtaking views of the mighty St. Lawrence River and downtown skyline. The massive wooden terrace features some 24,000 flowering aquatic plants and options to install an outdoor kitchen, a BBQ and a tent.

• Maximum capacity: 3,000 people

Located at the foot of the iconic Place Ville-Marie complex in the heart of downtown, Esplanade PVM offers a polished open-air setting surrounded by Montréal’s skyline. This landscaped urban plaza pairs modern design with art, creating a flexible canvas for receptions, cocktail hours and large-scale activations. Its central location — steps from major hotels, metro system and the Underground City — makes logistics a breeze.

• Maximum capacity: 700 people

Made of two islands — Sainte-Hélène’s and Notre-Dame — Parc Jean-Drapeau offers both beautiful gardens and sport installations out of doors. Espace 67 is a vast open and modern space, which offers sound systems, stage design, washroom facilities, lighting and sophisticated security for the safety of all visitors. For smaller, more intimate events, choose between the various pavilions from Expo 67, many of which include private garden space.

• Maximum capacity: 65,000 people

At the foot of the Olympic Tower, the Esplanade Pie-IX of the Olympic Park provides a unique setting for staging a variety of outdoor events, such as the Montréal Symphony Orchestra and the wildly popular First Fridays (Montréal’s food truck gathering). The area is divided into nine different sections, so plenty of configurations are possible.

• Maximum capacity: 56,000 people

An oasis in the middle of the city with a rich collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, this magnificent garden’s curated spaces enable your attendees to amaze at the botanical traditions of China and Japan, not to mention hundreds of Indigenous species. The open spaces of the garden’s 75 hectares can be used for all sorts of special events and celebrations, such as a tea party in the rose garden. Charm factor: 100.

• Maximum capacity: 282 people

Adjacent to the historic Windsor Station building, the venue’s outdoor courtyard provides a refined open-air complement to its grand indoor halls. Framed by elegant stone architecture and downtown towers, the terrace is well suited to summer cocktail receptions and networking events that benefit from a touch of Montréal heritage. The courtyard can be tented and seamlessly connected to the station’s interior spaces for hybrid indoor-outdoor events.

• Maximum capacity: 2,500 people

In Montréal’s bustling Quartier des Spectacles, the SAT offers a dynamic rooftop terrace that brings creativity into the open air. Known for its cutting-edge digital arts programming, SAT’s outdoor space is ideal for innovative events, cocktail receptions and tech-forward gatherings. With views over the entertainment district and direct access to the venue’s immersive Satosphere dome and production facilities, it’s a compelling setting for conferences seeking a creative edge.

• Maximum capacity: 1,000 people

Located across the street from Montréal’s City Hall, Château Ramezay was built in 1705 as the home for the Governor of Montréal. The Governor’s Garden is a unique example of an 18th century French colonial garden and an intimate space with a covered terrace, perfect for elegant gatherings.

• Maximum capacity: 70 people

Montréal’s beloved convention centre provides event professionals with limitless possibilities for outdoor events. Included in their many offerings is a large garden located on the main level that can host close to 900 people. Further up, on Level 7, two large terraces can each accommodate 630 people for receptions or mingles. And then there’s the rooftop! Home to Canada’s first urban rooftop vineyard, as well as an Urban Agriculture Lab, the rooftop buzzes with nature and growth. (Yes, there are even two honey hives, home to 50,000 nectar-producing bees.) Better yet, the rooftop is available for wildly unique gatherings.

• Maximum capacity: 900 people

Perched atop the Pointe-à-Callière archaeology and history museum, the beautiful glassed-in COGECO 360° Space offers groups a 360° view and terrace access for a burst of fresh air when they want it. The view is of the Old Port and the St. Lawrence River on one side, and of Downtown Montréal on the other — it can’t be beat.

• Maximum capacity: 175 people

Located in historic Old Montréal, PHI combines contemporary art and technology with distinctive event spaces — including a stylish outdoor courtyard. This intimate open-air setting, surrounded by historic stone façades, works beautifully when paired with PHI’s galleries and performance spaces, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor environment that blends heritage architecture with forward-thinking creativity.

• Maximum capacity: 265 people

Set beside the striking circular pavilion of TOHU in Montréal’s Saint-Michel district, the venue’s expansive outdoor grounds open onto the vast Parc Frédéric-Back. This unique setting merges nature, sustainability and culture, offering a refreshing alternative to downtown venues. Ideal for festivals, large receptions and creative outdoor programming, the green surroundings provide ample room for tents, stages and installations, all within one of the city’s most ambitious environmental regeneration projects.

• Maximum capacity: 1,400 people

The innovative technologies at the “smart” Hôtel Monville are regular fixtures on social media. They include helpful robots that serve room service, should you catch them standing still long enough for a selfie! Perched atop the building are multi-use spaces both indoor and out, all with unbeatable skyline vistas on the terrace, which fits up to 100 people.

• Maximum capacity: 100 people

Connected directly to the Palais des congrès de Montréal and Complexe Desjardins, the hotel pairs major conference infrastructure with an inviting rooftop terrace. The open-air space offers sweeping views of downtown and the Quartier des Spectacles. Easily integrated with the hotel’s meeting rooms and ballrooms, the terrace adds fresh air and skyline vistas to events in the city centre.

• Maximum capacity: 1,000 people

Located atop Place Bonaventure, the expansive rooftop garden of Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal feels like a hidden urban park, complete with landscaped paths, fountains and lush greenery overlooking downtown. The spacious terraces suit outdoor receptions, banquets and networking events.

• Maximum capacity: 1,500 people

Set above Hôtel William Gray in Old Montréal, Terrasse William Gray is one of the city’s most sought-after rooftop venues. The open-air terrace delivers panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, the Old Port and surrounding historic rooftops. Stylish seating areas and a lively atmosphere make it a standout setting overlooking Montréal’s beautiful waterfront.

• Maximum capacity: 150 people

Overlooking the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal, Terrasse Place d’Armes offers a rooftop setting above Hôtel Place d’Armes. Guests enjoy close-up views of Notre-Dame Basilica and nearby heritage landmarks while mingling over drinks or dinner. The intimate terrace suits private receptions and elegant outdoor gatherings.

• Maximum capacity: 90 people

High above downtown Montréal, Terrasse Belvu crowns the renovated Montréal Marriott Château Champlain with one of the city’s most impressive rooftop viewpoints. The sleek terrace offers unobstructed panoramas of the skyline and Mount Royal in a stylish bar-and-lounge setting ideal for cocktail receptions.

• Maximum capacity: 100 people

In the heart of Old Montréal, Hôtel Nelligan features among the most striking rooftop terraces in the city, blending historic charm with sweeping city views. Surrounded by stone buildings and church spires, the terrace creates an elegant setting for cocktail receptions and events that capture the romance of Old Montréal from above.

• Maximum capacity: 100 people

At Renaissance Montreal Downtown, the rooftop terrace offers a modern urban setting with lounge seating and views over the city’s bustling core. The sleek outdoor space suits cocktail receptions, networking sessions and relaxed evening gatherings. Paired with contemporary meeting facilities and a central location, the terrace adds a fresh-air dimension to downtown business events.

• Maximum capacity: 90 people

Located on the ninth floor of the Humaniti Hotel Montreal, Terrasse Alizé features is an elegant terrace bar overlooking the Quartier international. Refined landscaping, contemporary architecture and a relaxed lounge atmosphere make it well suited to stylish gatherings. Enjoy downtown views within an elevated oasis.

• Maximum capacity: 120 people

Located within the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal, Marcus offers a glamorous rooftop terrace above the Golden Square Mile. The chic outdoor space pairs contemporary design with lively energy, making it ideal for upscale cocktail receptions, dinners and celebrations. With sweeping downtown views (particularly of the Leonard Cohen mural) and the atmosphere of one of Montréal’s most fashionable restaurants, it delivers a memorable setting for high-end events.

• Maximum capacity: 300 people