A historic carousel that galloped in circles for more than 50 years in Montreal has been still since 2019, and now Le Galopant’s future is uncertain.
One of the oldest galloping carousels in the world, it was built in 1885 in Belgium. It made its way to New York for an exhibition before finding a permanent home in Montreal just in time for Expo 67.
“Even in 1967, it was very, very special to go in on this carousel,” said historian Roger La Roche
La Ronde, a Six Flags amusement park, announced it will not be operational this season due to ongoing maintenance
