Montréal Grand Prix 2026 parking: the complete downtown guide

The official weekend schedule

• Friday May 22 — Free practice 1 (1:30 p.m.) and 2 (5:00 p.m.).
• Saturday May 23 — Free practice 3 (12:30 p.m.) and qualifying (4:00 p.m.).
• Sunday May 24 — Formula 1 race, lights out at 2:00 p.m.
• Side events: Crescent Street Festival, Ferrari Open House, drivers' parade downtown.

Pick your garage by profile

Family with kids: pick 1000 de la Gauchetière. Indoor parking, direct access to Bonaventure metro, maximum safety, short trip with a stroller.

Couple or friends visiting for the festivities: Place Victoria is ideal. Square-Victoria–OACI metro 2 minutes away, immediate proximity to Old Port and Crescent.

International visitors in a rental: choose a covered, monitored Pema. No surprises on the way out.

Spectators from the South Shore or Laval: arrive early in the morning and take the 3-day bundle to save up to 30% vs daily rates.

Checklist before leaving

• Book your Pema spot online at least 48 hours in advance.
• Print or save the email confirmation.
• Install the STM Chrono app (Grand Prix metro schedule).
• Allow 30 minutes between arriving at the garage and the metro leaving.
• Check City of Montréal road closures the day before.

Why book with Pema

• Guaranteed spot for the 3 days of the Grand Prix.
• Six strategic downtown locations, all close to a metro.
• No hidden fees: rate shown = rate paid.
• Flexible cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
• Bilingual customer service based in Montréal.