Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

Worth a slot if you want one properly unhurried afternoon in a four-day trip. The two-hour pass is the sensible pick; the day pass only makes sense if you plan to do nothing else. Bring no phone expectations: they are banned on board except Thursdays. Skip it if you are short on time or dislike booking a fixed slot.

• Only-in-Montréal setting on a converted ferry
• River and city views from terraces and gardens
• Good wet-weather option

Why maybeOpen Mon-Thu with official hours, but Thanksgiving Monday hours are unconfirmed and it costs real time and money; best as a weather-dependent plan B.

chill/design forward/intimate

Best forrainy afternoon, couples, recovery day

Official water circuit passes before tax: 2-hour $65-85, 4-hour $75-95, 6-hour $100-120, day pass $120-155 depending on period (Period 1 to 4). Robe, towel, locker included. Which period covers Oct 12-15 not confirmed. $10 off Fri-Sun from 5pm.

Our estimate from posted prices, CAD, before tax and tip. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

1. Mon 12Maybe10am to 10pmThanksgiving: holiday hours unconfirmed
2. Tue 13Open10am to 10pm
3. Wed 14Open10am to 10pm
4. Thu 15Open10am to 10pm

Thanksgiving MondayOfficial site states no Thanksgiving-specific hours as of Oct 8. Call or check the booking calendar.

Hours from the venue's own listing, checked Oct 8, 2026.

Yes for a deliberate downtime block, no if you are packing sights. Two hours is enough to do the circuit once.

Best time

Afternoon or early evening; hours run to 10pm

Time needed

2 hours (4 to 6 hours for longer passes)

Cost

$65-155 per person before tax depending on pass and period

Weather

Works in rain and cold; outdoor hot baths and plunges are part of the draw. Layers for walking there.

This season

Ciné-Spa evenings in the gardens started Oct 6, free with water circuit access. Beneva Marathon Oct 11 may affect access.

Good forcouples, rainy day, unwinding

Corner of De la Commune Ouest and McGill, Old Port, Montréal, QC (postal code not confirmed)

18 min walk (1.26 km) / 4 min drive, no traffic / 11 min by bike

From 216 Rue Young. Routes from OpenStreetMap data; transit times are in the maps app.

Water circuit is booked by fixed time slot; overstaying auto-charges the next slot.

1. OfficialOfficial website: Home: hours, notices, bookingaccessed 2026-10-08
2. OfficialOfficial website: Pricesaccessed 2026-10-08
3. TourismTourisme Montréal: Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eauaccessed 2026-10-08