Top 15 Rides at La Ronde 

I hope this theme park gets some more love, it's location is EXCELLENT

La Ronde was a beautiful park when I was a child. Back then to cross to the other side of the lake your had two options: cable cars and the mini-rail. The mini-rail used to go all around the park and even went through the water slides (there used to be a water park). The park was well maintained and beautifully decorated, with lots of flowers. There were all kinds of entertainment (mini golf, diving shows, etc.) All the rides were operational. And then it was bought by Six Flags, and now La Ronde is just a pale version of what it used to be.

The view from the Ferris wheel is absolutely stunning.

it makes me really happy that la ronde has been getting good attention recently

I think its the neglected child of Six Flags.

RIP La Pitoune, the park's former log flume ride. It was extremely popular.

Just visited here today! Riding splash in the back row gets some surprising floater airtime! Demon is definitely one of my favorite flats in the park. Those 10 seconds of hang time are beginning always puts a smile on my face! I’m a proud Ednör and Monstre hater though.

As a french canadian, the way you said the names made me laugh. But like in a good way

The Boomerang was meant to operate in an amusement park called Tivoli, in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain), but contruction was not completed and the park never opened to the public. Back in the early 80's it was painted in Yellow and spent quite some time standing, but not operating, until it was sold to Le Ronde. The ferris wheel comes from the same amusement park in Gran Canaria too. Since I never got a chance to ride any of them, I am extremely happy that both rides found a new owner and are still operating to this day. I wish I could travel to Canada and ride them, so I could have the chance that I never got when I was a kid. Thanks for the video!

Ednor would not be in my top 15, and I only rode 14 rides.

La Ronde needs to give Le Monstre the full RMC treatment

Hi canobie coaster! Last night I was at Adventureland and my dad asked you if you were a RU-vidr. He came out with you and said “Charlotte! He’s canobie coaster” My jaw dropped!!!!!!!! Great to meet you canobie :)

I think the park is a bit underrated as there are quite a few great coasters and flats.

I've been here Pre-Covid back in 2016, I rode splash, mini-rail, dragon, Grande Rou, Le Galopant, Monstre, Super Magene, Titan, Vampyre (With Backwards Trains!), and Goliath

I want to go here and all the parks in Canada too!

This is our home park and visit every week. One of many problems here is the employees hating their jobs. This causes very slow operations and other issues in the park. One exception though is the ride crew for Vampire. Although you can expect a bit of stacking on it, the crew tries their best to dispatch fast trains. They are by far the best and most professional in the park.

After rewatching, I am just now learning that you supposedly get eaten at the end of Dragon, and I rode it twice.

For the record they’ve replaced the original trains for Le Monstre in 2013 with way worst ones. The 4 original’s trains had 7 wagons with unique colors and Monster faces in the front. It was crazy fast and awesome. That’s the ride that competed against big boys SixFlags coaster in a Facebook contest a while ago. These new trains with only 5 wagons completely destroyed the ride and I’m sad that we’ll never get to experience the true Monstre experience again 😓

Don't they do a massive fireworks show here every summer?

I have been to la ronde! The rides I went to were grande roue,vol ultime,splash and phoenix.

FYI - The Minirail's final year of operation was in 2019. It was demolished in late 2022, so the ride is no more. And dating back to the park's opening in 1967: Spirale and Galopant have been permanently retired (in 2018 and 2019, respectively) and the park is looking to remove them as well. The only original rides left operating are the kiddie-coaster, train and boat ride in the children's section.

Nice Top 15! Lovely location. I'm a sucker for a nice Ferris Wheel. To bad the gyro tower no longer is used. It looks similar to the one we had at AstroWorld.

I used to go to La Ronde back in the 90s very often, from around '93, but mostly '94, '95 and '96 are the years I've been to regularly. The last time was in summer of 2001. There was a building for Nintendo, called the Megadome (or Nintendo Megadome), that place as a kid was my bubble, my little 'second' world. During the summer of 1996 (around July or August) I recall going to the Megadome and - without knowing about it beforehand - I noticed they had 'something weird' and new, on their demonstration desks (looked like columns, inside of which they placed a small TV, and below the TV you could see the console). They actually had the Nintendo 64 on demonstration _before it came out_ officially on the North American market (it would come out about 2 months later). I got to play Pilotwings 64 and, of course, Super Mario 64 for the first time ever. I'm not even sure I ever saw preview pictures of either games in gaming magazines yet at the time (maybe but if I did, I forgot about it). I recall being completely blown away by the graphics and the "3D" movement and space. I'll never forget it. They also had a building for an interior theatre-like Virtual "ride" called the Hydroid '94 (full CGI short movie), which I believe they had for only 1 summer (of 1994). The following year the Hydroid 'movie' was replaced for Dino Island (in French they called it the "Volcanozor"), they also replaced the original one for the follow up (Dino Island 2). The seats in the room were moving (pivoting) to imitate the 'vehicle''s movement in the movie. Those movies can still be found here on RU-vid by the way, nice to see them again. But the 'full experience' had to be lived in that room, it was dimly-light, the sound quality was pretty good (pretty much like a smaller version of a typical modern theatre room), the screen size was also large enough and the general atmosphere was always good before the movie started. However, more often than not, the room had a terrible smell to it, my assumption at the time was that it was dried out puke, as gross as it sounds I wouldn't have been surprised if it had been the case even as a kid (if not, it would have been dried out fast foods or drinks that people spilled all over the place and the staff probably couldn't nor didn't want to clean it all up regularly). Despite that, I loved it. That little section at La Ronde with the CGI 'movies' building right in front of the Nintendo Megadome was my sacred ground lol, had to go there every single time I went to La Ronde. And, of course, I'll also never forget their Haunted House, it was super cringe but - at the same time - iconic and still amusing. I also liked the Condor ride, and the 'original' version of Le Monstre (with the original trains with the monster faces at the front). They also had a pretty tough ride called the Astronef (looked like 2 "pick axes" doing a clock-wise + counter clock-wise rotation; and each one would pass next to the other doing their respective rotation, and would eventually stop the rotation as the people get upside down and stayed in that position for maybe a minute or two, people lost their keys and pennies and wallets there, and probably also lost their consciousness, lol I actually never tried it but I could hear the screams from far away), not sure what happened to that one. For me the "Classics" (from mostly '94 to '96) were: Nintendo Megadome Hyrdroid 94 / Dino Island La Pitoune Le Monstre Condor Haunted House The Boomerang (I think it was painted white back then) Monorail (for relaxing after eating, mostly, before going back to the main rides) Pirates Ship (Bateau Pirate, now that one was tough for me, only did it maybe 2 times; but I loved to watch it lol) L'Ovni (stands for UFO, looked liked a really big saucer-shaped UFO with some fancy sparkly paint on the exterior shell, and it would spin VERY fast (with people seated inside of it, from outside you couldn't see them, only could see the actual UFO just spinning madly; I've done that one a _single_ time and almost got 'sucked' out of my seat from sheer pressure... I may have been too frail at the time to do that one and I got scared of it ever since after, but I would always stop and watch it nonetheless) The rest is just extras and part of the atmosphere (not to mention the various plush-prize mini games every couple of meters).

Worked there for a couple of years. The consensus among employees is that the parc is underfunded, poorly managed and largely neglected by SixFlags. It was much better kept before sixflags came in, but it also didn't have crazy high budget rides like the Goliath. The ride-ops are unionised (unlike other sixflags parks) and the park is chronically understaffed, so they have no motivation to push themselves too hard on the grueling 13h shifts, leading to slow throughputs. These things don't stop people from having a good time though, you just have to curb your expectations. It's not trying to compete with larger high-profile parks, and the low entry fees reflect that. The Super Manege was removed as its tracks and original arrow trains were nearing the end of their lifespan, and it wasn't a high profile coaster that would be worth rebuilding. The Monster's trains were replaced a decade ago due to spare parts availability for the old trains, and It's been running at a reduced capacity ever since which doesn't do it justice. There are plans to eventually re-build it into an RMC hybrid, it will make it worth re-visiting. The Spirale had a major mechanical fault in 2018 and has been closed ever since. The City of Montreal prohibits them from demolishing it as it is considered a landmark, so there is a slim chance it will reopen someday. The Demon has had nonstop downtime since it was built, its really a cursed lemon of a ride. It's still pretty fun, hopefully you'll get to experience it one day. The two frisbee rides (Manitou and Titan) don't go as hard as they could to limit downtime from cleaning up vomit, It seems people are much more likely to get nauseous on frisbee rides. I've been on the Titan running full blast and man, it's a whole different experience.

See in RCDB: Vampire at La Ronde Ednör - L'Attaque at La Ronde The two coasters are at the same park and both are inverted coasters from B&M and Vekoma, which are clones. If I recommend you riding both again. What would you think and how would you compare between the two in terms of smoothness, pacing, forces, and intensity?

Laronde lost his soul... if you are old enough You'll know exactly what I am talking about .. last good years of laronde was in late 2000's. Late 90's and early 2000's was the best years of laronde. It was wounderfull

Would you like to go again to La Ronde? And would you ride, Goliath, Vampire, Boomerang, Titan, Orbite, Le Monstre, Ednör?

The first coaster I did in La Ronde was Goliath, I kinda regretted it because I drank a whole slushie before doing it

It’s weird having a non operating Observation Tower

Would you like to go to La Ronde again? And which coasters would you ride again at the park?

Yup! We were there in 2017 and rode Goliath twice cuz it was so great. I didn't even care that it technically wasn't 200 feet, because those airtime hills were fantastic. (I did not ride Ednor cuz I've done enough of those SLCs and I know better now.)

1. Monstre 2. Vampire 3. Goliath 4.Cobra 5.Ednor 6.Dragon

I have to loose weight before I can ride Vampyr again. I rode it once. I had to switch to an inner seat because the restraint wouldn't close. When I got off my nipples hurt from rubbing against the harness. Never really considered myself THAT heavy set before.

I think many people like la Ronde because of the rides and coasters

For me, the park just isn't worth it except for a Goliath marathon, honestly. Not that I can visit Canada anymore, so these parks are just memories to me now. It also seems nothing much has changed at La Ronde recently. I could happily sit on Goliath all day without a break if it was a quiet day, I would literally do it 50 times and that would more than be worth the entry. The most I haver ever marathoned was Apollo's on a quiet day at Busch, one time we got 5 straight rides in the back without getting off LOL, and when we did get off it was to change row, that's it. If no one was in queue, we stayed put till they were, then we'd switch. We avoided the front row for this reason besides just one ride. It was 38 rides total, but we still did EVERY other coaster and some flats at the park in the same day. 50 is possible if you devote to one ride only on a quiet day. You'd need a minimum 5 rides an hour on a day with a minimum 10 hour roster so it would be rare but possible. I'd do it on Goliath! We did Alpengeist twice (one front one back), Lochness once (back row), Wild Maus once (crap), big bad wolf once (back row), escape from Pompeii once, the magic carpet thingy that is now gone once, Orbiter once, and Apollo's 38 times. From morning till night. It was a May Saturday and for some reason it was just deadsville. It wasn't warm, but it was open reasonably late as we finished with a double night ride! Well late dusk, almost night. Is one of my fondest memories of all time and I guess that's why I have a *huge* soft spot for Apollo's. We all have our nostalgic soft spots don't we?

An 80s movie called Breaking all the rules was filmed there around 84..

I like SLCs with the over the shoulder restraints, because in the park located closer to my family homes there's one

What's the most notable reason for you to come back and like La Ronde, because of Vampire or because of Goliath?

You really missed out on Demon, I’ve never experienced crazier hangtime.

Which Goliath coaster do you like more, Goliath at La Ronde, Goliath at Walibi Holland, Goliath at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or Goliath at Six Flags Great America?

However if people that are scared of the Titan, Manitou is still a nice experience to have some thrill but not as intense at the titan

I just noticed that La Ronde wasn't branded like that... I never called it "Six Flags LaRonde" but it just never crossed my mind

I wonder if Monstre will be RMC'd.

which Boomerang coasters were the worst for you? this?

Never heard titan said like that lol

Which one has the more intense shot up, Dr. Doom, Orbite, Detonator, or Big Shot? Which one of these is the best?

I thought super ménage was much rougher than monstre, but that was many years ago.

How many coasters were there built in the world with the name Goliath?

I think La Ronde is a good park with good operations, but there are rides and coasters to reride

ednor is actually my favorite here lmaoo😭😭

I wonder where Cobra would rank if it where still around today. I am surprised they haven't replaced it with anything yet.

Do you like all frisbee rides in the world?

Tbh, Ednör isnt bad. I rode it 2 Weeks ago and I Didnt get any headbanging. Its Also really intense. So I would rank it not far behind vampire and Goliath. I guess I just got really lucky

MANITOU IS MA FAV I RIDED IT 12 TIMES IN A MONTH

La ronde oppened the demon like 5 months ago

My brother went here when he was a kid and I am going there in 2 weeks

The B&M invert, Vampire at La Ronde, is it a custom layout or is it a Batman clone?

What’s the best Space Shot you’ve been on? By the way, I think Ednor can be easily fixed in the same way the Great Nor’easter was fixed! Along with all the other Six Flags SLCs (Darien Lake, America, New England, Discovery Kingdom, and Mexico). Additionally, Le Monstre should be RMCd. Last but not least, Sunkid GmbH should provide new trains for the Boomerang.

Usually frisbee rides go amazing

How tall are you actually if you clear the OTS restrains on the Arrow Trains? Any issues with RMC Trains?

I'm newer to coasters and the big ones are intimidating. We are going next year for a school trip. What coaster should I ride first to make the others less intimidating

Do you like all frisbee rides in the world? but manitou

Imagine going again to La Ronde and riding all roller coasters there, so what do you think, was none of the coasters at La Ronde painful for you or painful for most?

I remember that The Monster was my favourite wooden coaster that Ive been. Since they changed the train, its now the worst coaster in my opinion. LaRonde did a bad move

Speaking of witch I live near there and I’m going soon, I also thought it was funny the accent

Taylor Bybee said this is a bad park but is it really that bad for you?

What do you think Orbite is vs Doctor Doom’s Fear Fall at Universal?

Mostly because they liked or they loved Goliath

My ride on Ednor honestly confused me, like I rode it 4 times in the back and I got zero headbanging, like Vampire's corkscrews banged my head harder than Ednor did. How tall are you? Perhaps it's cause my head clears the restraints

GOLD Flash pass worth it this September?

Do you usually like frisbee rides? but

I love Ednor btw

Decent looking park. I'd ride allexcept the SLC. Ouch.

People say Candymonium is better then this ride and I agree with them

i feel really bad for la ronde , i question its lifespan , now that vipere was cancelled, cobra and super manege were removed its really suprising that its still alive , even tho they have goliath vampire and le monster , there isnt really another reason to come here , i think the only way la ronde can bring back its guest is by getting a new ride , doesnt nessisarily need to be a coaster just a new flat ride to bring back guest , by that they will most likely attract guest to there park to advertise a new coaster , a single rail where cobra used to sit or a spinning coaster where super manege was will boost park attendance , and by looking at the map near boomerang theres only trees so maybe open a new section or a new ride will really help , and if nothing happens to the park i think it will be sold of to cedar fair or something in the lines of that so that then they will make the park way more enjoyable to attend

do you like coaster parodies fro, coaster studios

I loved Ednor 😭

wheres chaos

How does the Batman clone compare to Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure?

The monstre was good but since im a 13 year old child, I was like the rest, CARD C.A.L (Autism Card) FIRST P.O.V Being "fearless" when i reached the airtime that pops you off of your seat, I was badly injured

Embarrassment, what means?

I'm sorry, but An SLC and B&M invert in the same park? I don't get it 😂

The way he said titan.

Six flags bought it a few years ago and hasn't made many changes except take out our beloved "pitoune" a log on water type that had been there since 1967 the year the park opened... the only good one is Goliath for sure but they were supposed to put a new ride every year... ok pandemic wise we can skip the last 2 years loll . The prices have skyrocketed and the food is now way too expensive. We could bring our own food before that was great. There were indoor rides and not many people go on the big wheel its just too damn long to rotate once... the manitou was for kids . The Monster is god awful so many head and neck injuries over the years its 30 years old. The mini rail has not been working for 2 years it ised to take you from one end of the park to the other (2 parkings lots 2 entrances). The only great thing is the Loto Québec fireworks every year from La Ronde and you just stay there and they're right above you its every week for like 2 months Countries competing for 1st place. The Halloween festival is cool every year they have like 4 haunted houses and some outdoor zombie running after you and its opened till 11pm ( at least it used to be) but this year they close the park on mondays and at 7 week days its so crazy i mean we have sunlight till 9h30pm in the summer ... And this year they took out the Mc Donalds that was there for decades near the kids rides... they're gonna fuck up the only park operating since 1967 . We had another one too in the 70s and 80s it was right on the waterfront opposite la Ronde loll... Six flags suck major balls and are gonna drop us soon im sure were too small for them but i mean, damn, its on a man made island in the middle of the very small island of Montreal in the St Lawrence ... there's no place for more people its already packed ... Grant you its nice to have so many nationalities living together so many different foods to try and cultures to learn from.

Where's CHAOS?

With 1 VERY good one, 1 still really good one, and the biggest drop off ever, id still go to this park for the good Batman clone and airtime machine in Goliath. But yes they need better. I think this park made on the worst decision possible when they got the SLC. The batman clone came first so why on literal earth would you invest in another 5 inversion inverted coaster with less capacity and is much worse in almost every category?

Ednor is THE BEST