Frequently Asked Questions
How does my Canadian Grand Prix parking pass get delivered?
Your parking pass is sent as a QR code to the email address you used at checkout. You will receive it at least 24 hours before the event. Present the QR code on your phone or as a printed copy when you arrive at the lot.
Is there parking at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand Prix?
There is no general fan parking on Ile Notre-Dame for the Canadian Grand Prix. The island is accessible only by metro or on foot, and private vehicles without special authorisation are not permitted on the Concorde Bridge or Avenue Pierre-Dupuy on race weekend. A Vividpark parking pass secures your space on the mainland near a metro station, so you can park up and travel the last stretch by rail.
How far is the parking from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?
Vividpark lots for the Canadian Grand Prix are located near Yellow Line metro stations in central Montreal, from where Jean-Drapeau station and the circuit are a direct metro ride away. The exact lot address and the nearest metro station are specified on each product listing before you buy.
What time does the parking open for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal?
Lot opening times are specified on each product listing. Allow at least 90 minutes from the time you park to the time you reach your grandstand: that covers the walk to your metro station, platform queues on race day, the ride to Jean-Drapeau, and the walk to your circuit gate.
Do I need to pre-book parking for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal?
Yes. Park-and-ride spaces near Yellow Line metro stations in Montreal sell out weeks before the Canadian Grand Prix. Leaving it to the day risks arriving with no parking option close to a metro station, which means a very long walk or expensive taxi ride to the circuit.
How congested is the return trip from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after the Canadian Grand Prix race?
Metro lines after the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying and race sessions are typically very crowded. Staying at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for at least an hour or two after the race before making your way back to the metro is the most practical way to avoid the worst of the crowd. The same applies on the walk back across the pedestrian bridges from the island.
When should I buy my Canadian Grand Prix parking pass for Montreal?
As early as possible. Park-and-ride spaces near the metro in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix are limited and in high demand. The best-located options go first, and once they are sold out there is no equivalent alternative close to a metro station.