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Permitted and prohibited objects

Plan your visit!

Speed up your entrance on site! Leave your bags and strollers at the checkroom, or better, at home or in the car.

FOR YOUR SAFETY – EVERYONE IS SUBJECT TO SEARCH

To speed up the entrance on site, the crowd will be split in three lines : 

  • empty-handed people
  • search of strollers and mobility-impaired people
  • Search of backpacks

Upon request, the search can be conducted by a male or female agent, depending on your comfort level.

The Festival reserves the right, in certain situations, to conduct body searches using a magnetic detector.


  • Dangerous items that could cause injury

    Prohibited : 

    • Bladed weapons and blunt objects
    • Studded accessories and bullet items (e.g., belts)
    • Mechanical or industrial chains (e.g., wallet chains)
    • Fireworks or firecrackers
    • Any object that could pose a safety risk to other spectators
    • Laser pointers
  • Food and beverages

    Permitted :

    • Light snacks (sandwiches, fruit, granola bars)
    • Empty plastic (rigid or non-rigid or stainless-stee bottle, or empty hydration pack (1 liter or less)

    Prohibited :

    • Glass containers
    • Liquids
  • Stroller

    Permitted :

    Plains of Abraham and Place George-V :

    • Umbrella stroller with a maximum size of 40 cm W x 81 cm D x 94 cm H (16 in x 32 in x 37 in)

    Size check stations will be available at the entrances to the Plains of Abraham and Place George-V. If the open stroller fits within the template, it is considered compliant. Strollers exceeding this size may be left at the coat check. Cost: $5.

    Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale and Place D’Youville :

    • All other types of strollers are permitted

    Prohibited :

    Plains of Abraham and Place George-V :

    • Any stroller other than an umbrella stroller
    • Umbrella stroller larger than 40 cm W x 81 cm D x 94 cm H (16 in x 32 in x 37 in)
    Maximum stroller size allowed
  • Bulky items

    Permitted : 

    • Seat cushions with no frame or with plastic framing

    Prohibited : 

    • Motorcycle or bicycle helmets. Bicycle helmets can be stored for free at the checkroom!
    • Portable or folding chairs, and seat cushions with RIGID framing
    • Coolers
    • Large camping-style backpacks with or without metal frames
    • Any item intended for sale or promotion without written and signed authorization from the Festival
    • Umbrellas
    • Rigid foldable plastic strollers (single or double)
    • Tents
  • Liquids, substances, and containers

    Permitted : 

    • Sunscreen – maximum 250 ml format
    • Over-the-counter medications allowed in small quantities (e.g., Tylenol, Advil)
    • Prescription medication with a clearly labeled container

    Prohibited : 

    • Aerosol cans
    • Bottles over 1 liter
    • Glass containers
    • Recreational drugs, whether legal or illegal, and any related accessories
    • Liquids, including hand sanitizer
    • Wax pen–style vape
  • Sports, game, or leisure items

    Prohibited : 

    • Sticks, balls, and all types of sports balls
    • Musical instruments
    • Water toys, INCLUDING water guns and inflatables
      (e.g., inflatable rafts, pool rings)
    • Skateboards and inline skates
  • Professional equipment

    Prohibited : 

    • Selfie sticks
    • Drones
    • Professional photo and video equipment (professional = interchangeable lenses)
    • Megaphones
    • Camera stands
    • Tripods or similar items
  • Animals

    Permitted : 

    Guide or service dogs with proof

    Prohibited : 

    Animals