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It is located on Île Sainte-Hélène in Montreal, Canada, and hosts Le Mondial SAQ, the most important international fireworks competition held every year during the summer.
It was opened in 1967 as a part of Expo 67 and now features 36 rides including 7 roller coasters among which is Le Monstre, a 40-metre high wooden double-coaster, and many different shows.
The park opens from mid-May to late October, with an activity peak in July. As of summer 2004, entrance costs (Canadian) $33.99 for 12 yeal-old and over ($25.99 with only panoramic rides) or $20.99 for children 3-12. Family rides require a height of 36 inches, most intermediate rides are 44 inches and high-thrill ones 52 or 54.
La Ronde was owned and administered by the City of Montreal until it was sold to Six Flags, a theme park chain, in 2001. This is their only amusement park in Canada.