Located on the ground floor of the pavilion, Le Repaire is a lively and comfortable living space designed for visitors of all ages, alone or in groups. With a variety of modular furniture and large tables, you’ll feel right at home for eating, drinking, relaxing and participating in the various activities that will be held there. .
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Esplanade Tranquille
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This new public space in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles is a versatile, all-ages destination open year-round. It is a welcoming spot with a diverse cultural program.
There is a comfortable terrasse in summer, a refrigerated skating rink in winter, and a multipurpose pavilion that include, common areas for taking a break, a café, Galaxie Brasserie restaurant, a game rental counter and a self-serve library. Esplanade Tranquille also has an all-seasons festive side, with intimate performances presented by the many festivals and events based in the Quartier.
Come have a look at your new space – your own backyard, the perfect place to have fun and get together with friends!
Schedule and program
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion
- Sunday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got questions? Check out our FAQ for more information on the Esplanade Tranquille and its ice rink.
Didn't find the answer to your question? Contact us: info@esplanadetranquille.com
ON-SITE SERVICES AND AMENITIES
The Esplanade Tranquille welcomes you with a wide variety of free cultural activities and amenities to make the most of warmer days outdoors.
Discover the pavillon and its public spaces:
Le Repaire
Le Grand Salon
Upstairs, the Grand Salon is an inviting and comfortable public lounge, designed as a place for socializing and relaxing. With its central fireplace and its cozy and warm atmosphere, it is a place to meet, to exchange and to share ideas. In winter and summer alike, the space hosts a variety of cultural activities. An exhibition, Henri Tranquille et sa librairie Tranquille, tells the story of the Librairie Tranquille bookstore and its owner through a series of displays featuring reproductions of archival materials, photos and unpublished writings.
Le Réfectoire
Also on the second floor is this brightly lit space featuring contemporary décor and a spectacular view of the Esplanade. It’s perfect for people looking for a quiet place to work, and it can also be rented for cultural, private and corporate events.
Room rentals in the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion
The Esplanade Tranquille rental spaces offer modern, well-lit designs and cutting-edge equipment for conferences, round tables and every type of corporate and private event.
For more information on the spaces and the rental procedure, click here.
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Esplanade Tranquille: origin of the name
Esplanade Tranquille is named in honour of the Tranquille bookstore, once located on the site, and its owner, Henri Tranquille (1916-2005). It is an important site in contemporary Quebec history, having hosted the launch of the Refus global manifesto in 1948.
A space designed to complement the Quartier des Spectacles experience
Esplanade Tranquille is the final phase of the public spaces project for the western sector of the Quartier des Spectacles. The other spaces are Place des Festivals, Promenade des Artistes, the Parterre and Sainte-Catherine Street.
Located at a key downtown intersection – the corner of Saint-Laurent Blvd. and Sainte-Catherine St. – the Esplanade is designed to complement Place des Festivals. It was conceived as a human-scale public space. It is welcoming and comfortable, making it an excellent everyday gathering place for Montrealers and visitors. Esplanade Tranquille is a rest and relaxation zone, a place to get together with friends, and a place to have fun, enjoy a snack and be inspired by Montreal’s cultural heart.
The designers:
- The architecture is by Les architectes FABG.
- The landscape architecture is by Fauteux et associés.
- The playful furniture, which will be installed in 2022, is designed by Alto design and Dikini with Lateral and Induktion.
- The interior design is by Atelier Zébulon Perron
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Esplanade Tranquille : activities at this venue (8)
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2023-09-25LES MIDIS LITTÉRAIRES - RENCONTRES LITTÉRAIRES À L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue Clark_Installation
2023-09-25La petite librairie
Esplanade Tranquille
1442 rue Clark
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2023-09-25Giant Chessboards and Scrabble
Esplanade Tranquille
1442 rue Clark<Literature
2023-09-26LES MIDIS LITTÉRAIRES - RENCONTRES LITTÉRAIRES À L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue Clark_Literature
2023-09-27LES MIDIS LITTÉRAIRES - RENCONTRES LITTÉRAIRES À L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue Clark>Literature
2023-09-28LES MIDIS LITTÉRAIRES - RENCONTRES LITTÉRAIRES À L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue Clark^Literature
2023-09-29LES MIDIS LITTÉRAIRES - RENCONTRES LITTÉRAIRES À L’ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue Clark
^Variety shows
2023-09-30FÊTE DU QUARTIER
Esplanade Tranquille > 12 H
1442 rue ClarkSee list of
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