It's no secret that Montreal is very much a tennis town. This becomes even more evident every summer when the Rogers Cup tournament brings the world's best players to town for some seriously high-level matches. As the action heats up, why not try your hand at some baseline bombs or deft serve-and-volley play at these cool indoor tennis courts?
Many athletes train at the Uniprix Stadium as they work closely with Tennis Quebec and Tennis Canada – it’s the epicenter of tennis in Montreal. They have 12 indoor courts open to the public, and they do not require membership. Courts should be reserved ahead of time. During the summer, the facility hosts the Rogers Cup, giving locals a chance to see the pros play.
The Nun’s Island Tennis Club is one of the premier tennis facilities in the Montreal area and one of the largest in North America. Members have access to 20 indoor courts, including six clay courts. They offer top-notch tennis training programs for youth at provincial and national levels. There are also a number of tennis activities for adults and non-members.
Club Côte-de-Liesse specializes in tennis. They have programs for children as young as four years old. They also offer leagues for tennis players of all levels, in the morning, afternoons and evenings, and training through private and semi-private instruction for those looking to improve their game. Join the weekend round robin matches with other members for some serious fun.
Deux terrains de tennis sont disponibles au Cepsum, le centre sportif de l’université de Montréal. Il faut être membre, et il est alors possible de réserver gratuitement un terrain pour une période de 60 minutes la veille ou le jour-même.
Baignade, plongeon, tir à l’arc, escrime, musculation, haltérophilie… on trouve de tout dans l’immense centre sportif de l’avenue Émile-Journault, dans le quartier Ahuntsic. On y retrouve également quatre terrains de tennis intérieur. Des cours pour les jeunes de 5-12 ans et 13-17 ans y sont également offerts. Renseignez-vous!
Midtown offers some of the top tennis facilities and programs in the city. This includes programs that can have beginners playing in as little as three weeks, provide skills training, and improve fitness. In addition to the indoor tennis courts, they have a heated platform for paddle tennis and other racquet sports for when you really need that breath of fresh air.
Tennis 13, located on Autoroute 13 in Laval, is one of the best indoor clubs in Canada. They have 15 indoor courts that are enjoyed by youth and adult enthusiasts alike. They have a partner bank, so you’ll never have to spend time searching for one yourself. You can book lessons with their seasoned tennis pros if you’re looking to improve your technique. With your membership, you’ll have access to sauna and the swimming pool too.