Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
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Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies is divided into three sectors: the Marais and Rivière-des-Prairies sector, the Bois-de-l’Héritage sector, and the Fleuve sector.
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Description
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 deer. In winter, you can go sledding on the hill or snowshoeing (6.7km) and cross country skiing (12.4km). There is also a special trail for fatbike fans (4.2km). Two chalets provide places to visitors.
Map of trails and paths - Winter (in French)
Map of trails and paths - Summer (in French)
Accessibility
- Accessible washrooms
- Stroller-friendly
Amenities
- Bike repair station
- Bike stand
- Drinking fountain
- Parking ($)
- Picnic area
- Washroom
Opening hours
- Monday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Tuesday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Wednesday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Thursday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Friday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Saturday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Sunday7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Facilities
Cross-country ski trails
- Cross-country ski trailClassic style - 4.2 kmFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:36 amClosed
- L'Écureuil cross-country ski trailClassic style - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusTrackedLast updated January 7 - 9:35 amOpen
- La Grenouille cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1 km - EasyFacility statusTrackedLast updated January 7 - 9:34 amOpen
- La Tortue cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:34 amClosed
- Le Castor cross-country ski trailClassic style - 2.5 km - EasyFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:36 amClosed
Sledding
- Sledding hillFacility statusOpenLast updated January 7 - 9:33 amOpen
- Sledding trackFacility statusOpenLast updated January 7 - 9:33 amOpen
Winter trails
- L'Écureuil walking trailHiking - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:32 amClosed
- La Grenouille winter walking trailHiking - 1 km - EasyFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:31 amClosed
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:32 amClosed
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 2.5 kmFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:31 amClosed
- Multifunctional trail - hikingHiking - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusWork in progressLast updated January 7 - 9:35 amClosed
- Multifunctional trail - snowshoeSnowshoeing - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusLast updated January 7 - 9:36 amOpen
- Snowshoe trailSnowshoeing - 2.5 kmFacility statusLast updated January 7 - 9:36 amOpen
- Winter walking trailHiking - 4 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated January 7 - 9:33 amOpen
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Montréal, QC H1A 4G4
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