The Largest Of Canada's Wooden Roller Coasters Is A Twisted And Speedy Gem Located In Montreal

Traveling to Montreal for its amusement parks might not be top of mind, but true thrill seekers know to pin this destination on the map. The bustling city is home to Le Monstre, the largest Canadian wooden rollercoaster, located at La Ronde, a Six Flags theme park. It is also considered one of the highest twin-track rides, stacked 13 stories tall. The adrenaline-pumping experience is over 4,000 feet long, making it one of the longest wooden rollercoasters in the world.

Le Monstre is located on Île Sainte-Hélène under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, providing sweeping views of the cityscape when you reach the top. The highest point reaches 130 feet, meaning that the drop is a gnarly 100 feet. Riders feel their hair blowing in the wind as they reach speeds close to 60 mph along a twisted layout with a dozen track crossovers, shown in the photo above. The two tracks weave over and under each other throughout the ride, so racers get glimpses of the opposing train barreling past just feet away before the next turn pulls them apart again.

The coaster was built in 1985, giving customers a classic experience focused on speed, height, and natural movement — no gimmicks, just pure excitement. Two riders fill each row of the five cars across four different trains, so everyone can participate. If you tune your ear close enough, you can hear the stomach-flipping screams.

Le Monstre has become one of La Ronde's signature attractions, earning a loyal following among frequent visitors. The coaster received high praise on Google Maps, with reviewers mentioning that it's worth the wait. "I've been to this park millions of times and this ride doesn't stop amazing me," one parkgoer wrote. Even with decades of visits under their belts, the dual-track layout keeps things fresh. Both trains hit tight, twisting turns at close to top speed at the same time, so the ride feels just as fast as it did the first time. A few visitors recommended taking the second track, as it is slightly different than the first one with a higher peak later on in the ride.

Le Monstre's wooden construction may not appeal to everyone. Some say it is extremely rough and advise those with neck and back pain to skip it altogether. "Painful painful painful ... Will shake you from right to the left," one mentioned. Another noted that you might even bang your head on the sides of the coaster, or the person next to you.

Frequent attendees recognized that the tracks have had work done and new cars replaced the original ones, but the integrity of the route has stayed the same, never shortening its length. The balance between preservation and maintenance has allowed the coaster to keep its classic wooden character while continuing to operate as one of the park's best-known rides. Interested in more thrills? Make plans to visit Ohio's King's Island amusement park to ride The Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster, stretching roughly 3,300 feet farther than Le Monstre.