Skateboarding
Home to some of the world’s most talented professionals and host of the biggest underground skate scenes in North America and many international competitions year-round, Montréal is a leading international skateboarding destination. The city’s unique urban facilities and many skateparks make for a very versatile playground for skateboarders. With one of the biggest indoor skateparks in Canada and the newest Vans Skatepark at the Olympic Stadium, Montréal really has it all.
Athletes such as Bob Burnquist, 14-time X Games champion, the iconic Tony Hawks, Montréal champions Annie Guglia, Elliot Sloan and prodigy Gavin Bottger have all shined at Montréal skateboard competitions.
We have done it before
Montréal has hosted the following top national and international skateboarding events and competitions:
- 2015-2017 WSF Empire Am Getting Paid
- Since 2015 - Dime Glory Challenge
- Since 2013 - Jackalope Action Sport Festival
- 2019 Vans Park Series Men’s Pro Tour
- 2019 Empire Open
- Since 2019 - Vans Park Series Men's Pro Tour
Montréal’s thriving skateboarding scene has been catching air for decades
Cutting-edge skateboarding facilities
The Vans skatepark at the Olympic Stadium Esplanade
The 900 m2 concrete dome skatepark recently hosted the Vans Park Series, bringing some of the world’s best male and female skateboarders together for a weekend. This new facility was created by Vans in collaboration with the California Skateparks company, which has designed hundreds of such parks around the globe. The Vans Skatepark is one of the best places in Canada for skateboarders to practice their sport.
The Taz
Boasting a unique urban and industrial design, this skateboarding facility features 162 different ramps that offer skateboarders almost endless possibilities. The venue is equipped with modern, high-quality facilities for large-scale sports and events and can seat up to 2,400 people.
Montréal's ecosystem is real and vibrant
- The skateboarding federation is based in Montréal
- Many skateboarding groups and retailers are based in Montréal
- We have thousands of volunteers ready to contribute
- Key event organizers are based in Montréal
- Sports Events Montréal, the City of Montréal and sport organizations work as one to support major sporting events
- Given its strong relationship with public funding partners, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal and private corporations, Montréal knows how to secure public and commercial funding to support your events