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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/aerial-view-of-a-bouncy-castle-right-an-event-held-by-the-big-bounce-canada.jpg?id=59849190&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've ever looked at those bouncy castles for kids and thought, "That should be for adults too," you're in luck. <a href="https://thebigbouncecanada.ca/" target="_blank">The Big Bounce Canada</a> — the largest touring inflatable event in the world — is setting up shop in Montreal from May 31 to June 15, and yes, grown-ups are allowed (and encouraged) to jump in.</p><p>The inflatable takeover will be happening at Carrefour Angrignon in LaSalle, where visitors will be able to book a three-hour time slot to explore the park's oversized attractions — including what organizers claim is the biggest<i> </i>bouncy castle and largest touring inflatable event on the planet. It covers over 24,000 square feet and comes complete with giant slides, bubble cannons, confetti blasts, basketball nets, a DJ booth and more.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEGD_3ztw8p/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Other setups include The Giant — a massive obstacle course longer than three soccer fields — and themed zones like OctoBlast (underwater chaos with foam and inflatable sea creatures), airSPACE (think aliens and planets with ball pits), and Sport Slam, a sports arena where you can bounce your way through dodgeball and basketball.</p><p>While the daytime hours are geared toward families and kids, The Big Bounce also offers adult-only sessions in the evenings on Fridays and Saturdays.</p><p>Tickets range from $32 to $65 depending on the age group and experience, and socks are mandatory for anyone entering the inflatable zones — even if it's sandal season.</p><p>If you miss the Montreal stop, the tour will also be bouncing into Quebec City from July 19 to 27, though the exact location hasn't been confirmed yet.</p><h3>The Big Bounce Canada - Montreal</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFc98rdNztn/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><strong>Where:</strong> Carrefour Angrignon — 7077 boul. Newman, Montreal, QC<br/><strong>When:</strong> May 31 to June 15, 2025<br/><strong>Price:</strong> Passes range from $32 to $65<br/><strong>More info:</strong> <a href="https://thebigbouncecanada.ca/" target="_blank">The Big Bounce Canada website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p></p>
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