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Group activities in Montreal.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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A/MAZE Escape Rooms

Saint-Henri · near Lionel-Groulx metro

Escape rooms built around communication under time pressure. Split the group and race each other out.

CollaborativeCompetitive
Fits
Atwater has 4 rooms for up to 48 players
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Group packages at Atwater cover 16, 32 or 48 players, and Monday to Thursday rates are lower.
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Rage Axe Throwing

1436 Rue Atateken, near Beaudry metro · about 25 min walk from Palais des congrès

Coached axe throwing for friendly competition, a short metro ride from downtown.

CompetitiveBig groups
Fits
10 lanes; groups of 2 to 60, with a full-venue buyout for up to 60
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 25 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the private venue (10 lanes and lounge) for a full coached tournament; buyouts start at $1,200 plus tax.
Activity$$

Montreal Craft Beer Tours

Le St-Bock, 1749 Saint-Denis St, Latin Quarter · about 15 min walk from Palais des congrès

Guided craft beer walk through downtown brewpubs, with tastings at each stop. Handles larger groups.

WalkingTasting
Fits
Private group tours for 10 to 100
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Private group tours run Monday to Thursday and last 2 or 3 hours; tours run all year, rain or snow.
Activity$$

Quiz Room

1411 Rue Mackay, Downtown · about 30 min walk from Palais des congrès

Trivia game-show rooms with buzzers. Everyone plays, no athletic skill needed.

CompetitiveCasual
Fits
3 to 18 players per online booking; larger groups up to 100 on request
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 30 min from the convention centre
Tip
Good for mixed-age, mixed-fitness teams.
Activity$$$

Zero Latency VR

Near Jean-Talon metro

Free-roam virtual reality missions where the whole group plays together in one arena.

TechCompetitive
Fits
Private events for up to 60 players
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
A hit with engineering-heavy teams.

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