Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
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.
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Services
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- Kayak rentals ($)Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 7:00 pm, Last rental at 5:45pmFrom June 27th to August 30th 2026Schedule subject to change
Calendar
Visit the French page to see other events at this location.
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)
Payment methods
- MasterCard and Visa credit cards ($5,000 limit)
Accessibility
- Accessible washrooms
- Reserved parking spaces (permit)
- Stroller-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Amenities
- Bike repair station
- Bike stand
- Boat launching ramp
- Changing rooms
- Changing table
- Drinking fountain
- Parking ($)
- Picnic area
- Vehicle charging station
- 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- L'Écureuil cross-country ski trailClassic style - 8 km - IntermediateFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:45 amClosed
- La Tortue cross-country ski trailClassic style - 2.4 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:45 amClosed
- Le Castor cross-country ski trailClassic style - 5.8 km - IntermediateFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:44 amClosed
- Le Lapin cross-country ski trailClassic style - 10.9 km - IntermediateFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:46 amClosed
- Skate style cross-country ski trailSkate style - 1.75 kmFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:44 amClosed
- Sledding hillFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:46 amClosed
Trails
All trails- Beach access pathWalking and cycling - 0.9 km - EasyFacility statusNot available
- Chemin Olmsted walking trailHiking - 7 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:45 amClosed
- Fatbike trailFatbike - 6.5 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:46 amClosed
- La Grenouille walking trailWalking and cycling - 1.6 km - EasyFacility statusNot available
- Le Castor walking trailLoop - Walking and cycling - 3.4 km - EasyFacility statusNot available
- Le Lapin walking trailLoop - Walking and cycling - 5 km - EasyFacility statusNot available
- Le Lièvre walking trailLoop - Walking and cycling - 2.8 km - Easy - Paid access from June to SeptemberFacility statusNot available
- Snowshoe trailHiking - 5 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 9 - 8:45 amClosed
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Directions
Pierrefonds, QC H9K 1C6
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