Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques

Last updated December 10, 2024
Opened today
7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Site quality and access
Accessible
A day ago
Address
20099 Boulevard Gouin Ouest
Pierrefonds, QC H9K 1C6

The Parc-nature du Cap Saint-Jacques is Montréal’s largest park. It’s part of the Grand parc de l’Ouest and is bordered by the Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Rivière des Prairies. The park’s many paths offer magnificent views of the water.

Facilities

Services

Calendar

Visit the French page to see other events at this location.

There are no in-person events at the moment.

There are no online events at the moment.

Description

The Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques spans an area of 330 hectares. It is home to a sugar shack, two heated welcome centres and an organic farm. As you stroll through the park, keep an eye out for its historic buildings, the Maison Thomas-Brunet and Château Gohier.

You can take part in many activities there throughout the year, such as swimming, cycling, camping, sledding, snowshoeing (5 km), hiking (7 km), cross-country skiing (14 km) and fatbiking (6.5 km). 

Map of trails and paths - Winter (in French)

Map of trails and paths - Summer (in French)

Work in progress

Main entrance to the welcome center closed due to repair work. Welcome center accessible by back entrance only. 

Parking P1 is accessible

Duration : October to November

Accès nature

Accès Nature allows you to discover for free Quebec's regional parks, enabling you to experience the joy and benefits of the outdoors! 

Get your pass here

Payment methods

  • MasterCard and Visa credit cards ($5,000 limit per day)

Rules to follow

Dogs are prohibited in the beach area (including trails and picnic areas).

In other areas of the park, dogs must be kept on a leash.

Accessibility

  • Accessible washrooms
  • Reserved parking spaces (permit)
  • Stroller-friendly

Amenities

  • Bike repair station
  • Bike stand
  • Boat launching ramp
  • Changing rooms
  • Changing table
  • Drinking fountain
  • Parking ($)
  • Picnic area
  • Vehicle charging station
  • Washroom

Directions

Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
20099 Boulevard Gouin Ouest
Pierrefonds, QC H9K 1C6

Opening hours

Regular schedule
  • Monday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Tuesday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Thursday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Friday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Saturday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Sunday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm