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Bois-de-l'lle-Bizard
- Regional Nature Park 2115 Bord du Lac Ile Bizard,
Quebec 514-280-8517 514-280--PARC The park is situated in
the eastern sector of the island of Ile Bizard. Ille
Bizard is a small island off the western north shore of
the island. There is a bridge to the island. There are
over 27km of cross country ski trails. In the summer
there are 9.6km of hiking trails and bike trials. The
park has a launch point for sea kayaks or canoes. To
access the park take St Jean Blvd north to Pierrefond
Blvd. Head west along Pierrefond and follow the signs to
the bridge for Ile Bizard. Cross the island and head east
on Bord du Lac to the parks entrance.
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I'lle-de-la Visitation - Regional Nature Park 2425 Gouin Blvd East Montreal 514-280-PARC or 514-280-6733 9km of hiking trails and 2.5km of bike trails. In the winter there are 8km of cross country ski trails. Located in Montreals' east central region on the north shore. | |||
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Point-aux-Prairies - Regional Nature Park 12300 Gouin
Blvd (Riviere-des-Prairies)Montreal Quebec 514-280-6691
514-280-6688 514-280-6772 There are 20km of cross country
ski trails along with a designated snowshoe trail of 3km.
The are 3km of hiking trails and 13.km of bike trails.
The park is rather unique in that it streaches form one
the norther shore to the southern shore of the island
through corridors which connect the three main sections.
The two parking areas in the north that can be reached
from Gouin just off Saint Jean Baptiste.
Mont-Royal (The Mountain) - Hiking 30km, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing 20km and you can also cycle the wooded road that winds to the top or take the public road across. Call 514-844-4928 An urban park it's never the less a large and beautiful green space in the center of the city. It's heavily wooded, has lots of trails and excellent viewpoints. It's a great place for a stroll on a warm summers day or a quick cross country ski before leaving for work in the winter. The park forms the crown of Mont Royal the cities central peak and landmark. It can be accessed from the downtown core in a number of places including Dr Pennfield. If your driving you can gain access from Cote-de-Neige in the west or Mont Royal/Parc Avenue in the east. Other Montreal Parks Parc Jean Drapeau - (Parc des Iles) - Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing Iles Ste-Helene 1-800-797-4537 514-872-4537 Take the Jacques Cartier bridge and exit in the middle on Iles Ste-Helene. Agrignon Park - Hiking 10km, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing 10km 3400 des Tinitaires Blvd LaSalle 514-872-3816 Lafontaine Park 3819 Calixa-Lavallee - Walking 10km 514-872-2644 A large but very urban green space. Maisonneuve Park - Hiking 5km, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing 18km 4601 Sherbrooke St E 514-872-6555 Another urban park to the east of the downtown core. Laval
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At the west end of the Island just north of Ste Anne
de Bellevue off of Hwy 40. A great place for a hike or
walk, particulary in the Autumn given the wealth of
different and unusual trees on the grounds. In the winter
you can cross country ski through the forest.
514-398-7811 Botanical
Garden of Montreal - Cross Country Skiing Centre de la Nature - 5km of Cross Country Ski Trails |
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Nature Parks - Montreal Bois-de-Liesse - Regional Nature Park 9432 Gouin Blvd West 514-280-6729 514-280-PARC There are 12km of hiking trails, along with 8km of bike paths. You can launch a canoe of kayak on the back river from the park. In the winter there are almost 25km of cross country ski trails. Located in the heart of the west island the park can be accessed from St Regis Blvd, Sunnybrook or Gouin. The entrance on Gouin is just to the west of Hwy 13. The park reaches from the river almost to the Trans Canada.
Bois-de-l'lle-Bizard - Regional Nature Park 2115 Bord du Lac Ile Bizard, Quebec 514-280-8517 514-280--PARC The park is situated in the eastern sector of the island of Ile Bizard. Ille Bizard is a small island off the western north shore of the island. There is a bridge to the island. There are over 27km of cross country ski trails. In the summer there are 9.6km of hiking trails and bike trials. The park has a launch point for sea kayaks or canoes. To access the park take St Jean Blvd north to Pierrefond Blvd. Head west along Pierrefond and follow the signs to the bridge for Ile Bizard. Cross the island and head east on Bord du Lac to the parks entrance.
Cap-Saint-Jacques - Regional Nature Park 20099 Gouin Blvd West (Pierrefond)Montreal 514-280-PARC or 514-280-6871 Over 27km of hiking trails and 7km of bike paths. In the winter this adds up to almost 30km of cross country skiing. Located on Gouin Blvd on the north shore of Montreal the park is almost at the islands most it's westerly point.
I'lle-de-la Visitation - Regional Nature Park 2425 Gouin Blvd East Montreal 514-280-PARC or 514-280-6733 9km of hiking trails and 2.5km of bike trails. In the winter there are 8km of cross country ski trails. Located in Montreals' east central region on the north shore. The park is layed out along the Riviere des Prairies, it represents a real break from the urban landscape. You can do some canoeing, sea kayaking, biking, birding and hiking within it's boundaries. Locate off Gouin Blvd East between Papineau and Saint Micheal. Take Henri Bourassa to Rue de Lille, then turn north to Gouin. At Gouin turn east and drive for a short distance to the park gates.
Point-aux-Prairies - Regional Nature Park 12300 Gouin Blvd (Riviere-des-Prairies)Montreal Quebec 514-280-6691 514-280-6688 514-280-6772 There are 20km of cross country ski trails along with a designated snowshoe trail of 3km. The are 3km of hiking trails and 13.km of bike trails. The park is rather unique in that it streaches form one the norther shore to the southern shore of the island through corridors which connect the three main sections. The two parking areas in the north that can be reached from Gouin just off Saint Jean Baptiste.
Mont-Royal (The Mountain) - Hiking 30km, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing 20km 514-844-4928 An urban park it's never the less a large and beautiful green space in the center of the city. It's heavily wooded, has lots of trails and excellent viewpoints. It's a great place for a stroll on a warm summers day or a quick cross country ski before leaving for work in the winter. The park forms the crown of Mont Royal the cities central peak and landmark. It can be accessed from the downtown core in a number of places including Dr Pennfield. If your driving you can gain access from Cote-de-Neige in the west or Parc Avenue in the east. Ile de Boucherville - Located in the St. Lawrence between the Island of Montreal and the South Shore the park has 20km of great cycling, sea kayaking and a circuit for canoes. There' also 15km of trails for hikers to take advantage. Montreal Olympic Park - Montreal's landmark Olympic facility has lots of park land for hiking and taking in the sun on a summers day Les Berges Cycle Path - Verdun to Lachine over 13 miles of paved, hiking, cycleing and inline skating paths. Lachine Canal - You'll find miles of cycling, paddling, walking along this historic site Poles des Rapids - Region encompasses Lachine, Verdun, Lasalle excellent cycling and inline skating Nature Parks - Surrounding Regions
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