Whether you are at the ecological farm, in a picnic area, on the beach or in the forest, you will appreciate this area set in the wilderness. Nature buffs can stop by the Havre aux tortues to learn more about this fascinating world.
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During the hot days of summer, what could be better than going hiking or cycling? Once winter has arrived, you can observe the birds at any one of many feeding stations. Ski along the winding cross-country ski trails or toboggan down the hill.
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This vast park offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round.
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Parc des Rapides is an ideal spot for an up-close view of the Lachine Rapids and a refuge for migrating birds. A landscaped lookout has explanatory panels telling the story of the rapids and the former hydroelectric station. The rapids live up to the ...
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Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies is a vast, 261-hectare urban green space located at the eastern end of the island. Head there in summer for hiking (8.4km) or cycling and check out the great diversity of rare birds and mammals, including white-tailed ...
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Parc La Fontaine is a great place for hiking and biking in the summer and for skating and sledding in the winter. Don’t miss the park’s star bird, the European starling. This brown-feathered bird is renowned for its ability to mimic the songs of other ...
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The Parc Maisonneuve offers a variety of activities year-round, including cross-country and skating step skiing, sliding, and ice skating on a rink with a view of the Olympic Stadium’s Montréal Tower. Visitors can use the park’s chalet to warm up. The ...
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The Grand Sud-Ouest cross-country ski trails in Montreal offers 2 trails, the La traverse trail (1.5km) and the La Riveraine trail (21.3km) which crosses the neighborhoods of Verdun, Lasalle and Lachine along the St. Lawrence River.
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