For the fourth summer in a row, Vaudreuil-Dorion's Le 405 park is back in full force with an expanded program. The enchanting summer destination will be ready to welcome visitors from July 8 to August 25 with a new waterfront layout.

La Guinguette, a terrace overlooking Vaudreuil Bay, will be the perfect place to enjoy an aperitif by the water. This section of the park will be animated by a DJ on Thursdays from 6 p.m., with a different musical ambience each week (Classic House, Nü Disco, Afro Beats, etc.).

"Since its creation, Parc Le 405 has been a great source of pleasure for residents. We wanted
We wanted to offer a new experience to enjoy the waterfront. That's how we came up with the idea of the Guinguette, a new section of the park offering a splendid view of Vaudreuil Bay. On Thursday evenings, this space will be animated from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with music and a new mocktail and cocktail bar,” explains Vincent Bastien, Director of the Leisure and Culture Department.

This summer, programming at the 405 will be spread over four days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The $5 creative workshops will be back on Mondays, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Residents over 18 years of age can reserve their place on the Town's website or by telephone at 450 455-3371, option 4, from the Monday before the workshop.They can choose from a variety of activities, including an introduction to printmaking, nail stringing, dry pastel, mixology and realistic drawing, the creation of a terrarium ($20), and a line-dancing class. 

The Intrépide Cabaret d'Improvisateurs improv league will continue to hold its popular matches at Parc Le 405 on Wednesdays at 7 pm. After an aperitif at La Guinguette, visitors can enjoy a show featuring three comedians on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Among the names expected this summer are Rolly Assal, Liliane Blanco-Binette, Richardson Zéphir and Étienne Dano. Douaa Kachache, Simon Boisvert and Dave Morgan open the ball on July 11.

Six festive evenings with live entertainment will also take place on Friday nights. The themes are: Disco with Discothèque (July 12), Bob Marley tribute with The One Love Project (July 19), Country with The Bounty Hunters (August 2), Elton John tribute with Elton Songs (August 9), Latin with Melao (August 16) and closing night with DJ Kingdom (August 23). On the evenings of August 2 and 16, interested parties can take part in a dance class at 6:30 p.m.

The Artefact Festival will also return to Parc Le 405 on July 26 and 27, with a musical program featuring emerging artists. From August 1 to 3, BroueFest, presented by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, will be added to the 405's regular programming, featuring ten craft microbreweries, gourmet street trucks and fun games for the whole family.

La Grande Tablée

Residents will once again be able to enjoy a meal with family and friends in the area dedicated to La Grande Tablée. Only one reservation per address per month, for a 3 h time slot, will be authorized, and a fee will be charged for any cancellation without prior notice. Reservations will open on June 10 at 9 a.m. for the period from July 8 to August 25, and on August 12 at 9 a.m. for the period from August 26 to September 29. A BBQ, fire pit, transport cart, Bluetooth speakers and outdoor games are provided upon reservation.

Street trucks and bar

The 405 site will offer a bar service from Wednesday to Friday, from 6 pm to 10 pm. Street trucks will also be on site to offer food on Thursday and Friday evenings.

From July 8 to August 25, citizens will be able to borrow outdoor and lawn games, on presentation of their citizen card. During this period, the kiosk will be open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Equipment rentals will then be available on Saturdays and Sundays only, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., from August 26 to September 29.

All activities are free, with the exception of workshops. The 405 program is available online on the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion website at ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca.