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 statusTracked and packedLast updated December 12 - 8:39 amOpen
- L'Écureuil cross-country ski trailClassic style - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusTrackedLast updated December 12 - 8:40 amOpen
- La Grenouille cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1 km - EasyFacility statusTrackedLast updated December 12 - 8:39 amOpen
- La Tortue cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusTracked and packedLast updated December 12 - 8:38 amOpen
- Le Castor cross-country ski trailClassic style - 2.5 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated December 12 - 8:41 amOpen
Sledding
- Sledding hillFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:39 amOpen
- Sledding trackFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:41 amOpen
Winter trails
- L'Écureuil walking trailHiking - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:41 amOpen
- La Grenouille winter walking trailHiking - 1 km - EasyFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:40 amOpen
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:39 amOpen
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 2.5 kmFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:42 amOpen
- Multifunctional trail - hikingHiking - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusTracked and packedLast updated December 12 - 8:40 amOpen
- Multifunctional trail - snowshoeSnowshoeing - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusLast updated December 12 - 8:40 amOpen
- Snowshoe trailSnowshoeing - 2.5 kmFacility statusLast updated December 12 - 8:41 amOpen
- Winter walking trailHiking - 4 km - EasyFacility statusPackedLast updated December 12 - 8:40 amOpen
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Montréal, QC H1A 4G4
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