Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
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
All cross-country ski trails- Cross-country ski trailClassic style - 4.2 kmFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:48 pmClosed
- L'Écureuil cross-country ski trailClassic style - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:49 pmClosed
- La Grenouille cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 19 - 9:53 amClosed
- La Tortue cross-country ski trailClassic style - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:49 pmClosed
- Le Castor cross-country ski trailClassic style - 2.5 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:48 pmClosed
- Sledding hillFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:31 pmClosed
- Sledding trackFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:48 pmClosed
Winter trails
All trails- L'Écureuil walking trailHiking - 3.3 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated April 19 - 9:52 amOpen
- La Grenouille winter walking trailHiking - 1 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated April 19 - 9:52 amOpen
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 1.4 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated April 19 - 9:51 amOpen
- La Tortue winter walking trailHiking - 2.5 kmFacility statusOut of orderLast updated April 19 - 9:53 amClosed
- Multifunctional trail - hikingHiking - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusOpenLast updated April 19 - 9:51 amOpen
- Multifunctional trail - snowshoeSnowshoeing - 4.2 km - IntermediateFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:31 pmClosed
- Snowshoe trailSnowshoeing - 2.5 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 16 - 3:31 pmClosed
- Winter walking trailHiking - 4 km - EasyFacility statusOpenLast updated April 19 - 9:50 amOpen
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