It's a bit off the beaten track to get to unless you're familiar with the subway and bus routes there. We went during the summer months, and if you like the heat and standing in lines for the best rides, go ahead, but if not, bring a hat, light clothes, and a drink. Other than the heat and lines, I had a blast!!! I ate way too much. It was just an all-around good experience.

This is unquestionably the worst amusement park in the world. Although things seem to be picking up after the park was acquired by Six Flags, still the facts remain. The rides are lame. The people are rude. The costs are expensive. It's hard to get to. They charge you $6 for water.

Of use: If you have a Six Flags season pass from any of their parks in North America, admission is free.

This place should be renamed the Vomiterium. It's awful. Don't waste your time here.

The amusement park is reached either via an exit half way over Jacques Cartier Bridge or by the subway from either the south shore or downtown Montreal. It is on Ile Ste-Helene, site of the 1967 World Exposition and sports wooden as well as modern rollercoasters and rides for younger children, and it is a regular venue for outdoor concerts and fairs.

In July and August there is an international fireworks competition which takes place in the evenings 2-3 times a week. The best vantage point is from the island (La Ronde) or from the bridge over the island which is blocked to traffic for this occasion. Get there early and take a blanket to sit on. This is generally better than the works at Disneyworld.

The Australian team composed of what I felt were the magicians of today. Highly energetic and amazingly chorused, the fireworks display was dazzling and mind-boggling. They bought the spectators over midway to the tune of "I love you, Montreal" - I bet that brought them so much closer to the final win!

Catch the pictures that will tell a thousand tales!

As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words"... well, I've got 4 to boot!!

The French team really won me over with their fine music that played a huge part in coordinating with the fireworks and creating in it what may be felt as remnants of life. Indeed, such an amazing piece of work can only be attributed to their age old love for music, art and all things beautiful.