{"id":"mini-golf-montreal-2026","name":"Best Mini Golf in Montréal","category":"Mini Golf","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"mini-golf-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-26T03:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-26T03:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Mini-Golf Montréal — Old Port","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact Quai des Convoyeurs seasonal venue publishing two 9-hole difficulty tracks, 18-hole option, age and group prices, weather policy, access claim, hours and contact","best_for":"Families choosing between beginner and challenge courses outdoors","why_it_ranks":"Mini-Golf Montréal — Old Port stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/montreal/profile/mini-golf-montreal-old-port","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-montreal-2026/mini-golf-montreal-old-port","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Putting Edge Montréal Centre-Ville","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact rue Guy indoor glow course publishing tax-and-fee-inclusive price, hours, last tee, cashless rule, reservation guidance, gift-card scope and final-sale term","best_for":"Year-round downtown play with unusually complete transaction terms","why_it_ranks":"Putting Edge Montréal Centre-Ville stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/montreal/profile/putting-edge-centre-ville-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-montreal-2026/putting-edge-centre-ville-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Putting Edge Ville Saint-Laurent","entity_type":"EntertainmentBusiness","descriptor":"Exact Côte-Vertu Montréal location within the current Putting Edge reservation roster, with location-bound booking and final-sale controls","best_for":"Montréal families seeking a second indoor glow location outside downtown","why_it_ranks":"Putting Edge Ville Saint-Laurent stands out as a resolvable exact course rather than a pooled venue reputation. The Bests Algo privately evaluates legal operator, address, exact course, active holes, indoor or outdoor and seasonal state; tee, cup, surface, edging, obstacle, bridge, stair, water and lighting condition; inspection, cleaning, drainage, trip and fall controls and closed-hole remedy; route width, slopes, steps, reach, seating, washroom, vision, hearing and sensory access; putter and ball sizing, child supervision, pace, group size and conduct; weather, heat, smoke, lightning and closure response; admission, tax, equipment, booking, wait, late arrival, replay, cancellation, refund and evidence freshness. It does not use elaborate theming, course size, awards, social reach or raw reviews as proof of maintenance or fit. Before paying, confirm the exact course and open holes, route and access needs, weather status, group size, total cost, wait, cancellation and closure remedy.","decision_notes":["Exact operator, course, holes, season, format and availability resolved","Course condition, access, supervision and weather controls assessed","Complete admission, booking, cancellation and closure terms checked"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/mini-golf/in/montreal/profile/putting-edge-spheretech-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/mini-golf-montreal-2026/putting-edge-spheretech-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}