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Grand parc de l’Ouest: Preserving nature in the city, for all to enjoy

Last updated July 28, 2025

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The Grand Parc de l’Ouest was created to preserve the woodlands, forests, swamps, agricultural land, and ecosystems in the west of the island. It includes the Anse-à-l’Orme, Bois-de-l’Ile-Bizard, Cap-Saint-Jacques, Rapides-du-Cheval-Blanc and Bois-de-la-Roche parks.

The park stretches across 2 boroughs (Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Île-Bizard – Sainte-Geneviève) and 4 neighbouring municipalities (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Kirkland, Beaconsfield and Senneville).

The Grand Parc de l’Ouest is made up of existing parks as well as new areas that will be developed. At more than 3,100 hectares, or the equivalent of 15 times the size of Mount Royal Park, it is the largest city park in Canada.

This collective project aims to raise awareness of a vast area that stands out because of its rich biodiversity.

A destination to rediscover

The Grand Parc de l’Ouest is a place where you can enjoy nature without leaving the island of Montréal. The park’s ecosystems make it a great place to enjoy various outdoor activities, including swimming and water sports.

Once the project is completed, the park will be easy to reach by public transit. Five soon-to-be opened Réseau express métropolitain (REM) stations will let people discover its different sectors. To prepare for the REM service, 8 projects have been identified as priorities.

8 priority projects in the Grand parc de l'Ouest

Carte des emplacements des 8 projets prioritaires d'aménagement du Grand parc de l'ouest

Ville de Montréal

1. Rebuilding walls - Senneville

2. Modernizing agricultural buildings - Bois-de-la-Roche

3. Redesigning the beach- Cap Saint-Jacques

4. Modernizing the ecological farm- Cap Saint-Jacques

5. Restoring natural habitats and water management - Pierrefonds Ouest

6. Developing the Grand sentier de l’Ouest - Anse-à-l’Orme

7. Redeveloping the point - Pointe Théorêt

8. Developing the Grand sentier de l’Ouest - Bois-de-l’Ile-Bizard

See the detailed map (in French)

Linking the sectors to reveal their treasures

You can reach the L’Anse-à-l’Orme entrance by public transit and bicycle. A new trail runs through a mature wooded area and agricultural landscapes, ending at the reception centre in the Cap-Saint-Jacques sector.