Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques beaches

Opened today
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bathing is prohibited outside opening hours.
The schedule may vary depending on weather forecasts.
Address
21115 Boulevard Gouin Ouest
Montréal, QC H9K 1C7

The beaches of Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques are set in a sandy, tree-lined bay on the shores of Lac des Deux Montagnes.

Services

Calendar

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

Reservation

All school and organized groups must reserve their place at the beach in advance.

IMPORTANT: Members under the age of 18 may only access the water after passing a swim test on site or while wearing a personal flotation device (PFD).

Groups reservation

Description

Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park's beaches are supervised by certified lifeguards during opening hours.

For group visits at the beach (minimum 25 people or for day camps): please communicate with parcsnature.plage@montreal.ca to plan your visit.

No food service is offered on site.

Water quality

Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park Beach #1 / General public access category B - Good

Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park Beach #2 / Outdoor center customer access category B - Good

Fees

Fees

Entrance fees

Fees

Children 0 to 5 years old

Free

Children 6 to 17 years old

$4.50

Adults 18 to 59 years old

$6.25

Adults 60 and over

$4.50

Families (2 adults + 3 children of 17 years or younger)

$19.75

Parking rates ($10.70) are extra.

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Debit card
  • MasterCard and Visa credit cards ($5,000 limit)

Rules to follow

Secteur de la plage:

  • Dogs (and other domestic animals) must remain outside the secteur de la plage
  • Glass containers pose a risk of injury and must be kept un users’ vehicules or disposed of in a recycling bin before entering the secteur de la plage
  • Please listen to your music with headphones. Radios and sound systems disturb the peace of wildlife in natural and protected areas.

In the picnic areas:

  • Alcohol is permitted only in picnic areas and must accompany a meal.
  • Portable cooking devices (e.g., barbecues) must be placed on the ground, not on picnic tables or other furniture.

In the sandy area:

  • Users must walk beside their bicycles or scooters.
  • Meals, picnics, barbecues, or any food setups must be held in designated picnic areas.
  • Coolers are allowed in picnic areas; otherwise, they must be stored in vehicles.

In the swimming area:

  • Swimmers must stay within the designated swimming area, marked by buoy lines.
  • Access to the swimming area is only permitted during supervised hours when lifeguards are present.
  • Swimwear is mandatory.
  • Non-motorized watercraft must be launched in the designated area.
  • Non-motorized watercraft must navigate outside the swimming area and away from ecological restoration zones.

Along the shoreline:

  • The shoreline is an ecological restoration zone. Walking and hiking must be done only on trails, paths, or grassy areas.

Accessibility

  • Accessible washrooms
  • Reserved parking spaces (permit)
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible with assistance

Amenities

  • Bike stand
  • Changing rooms
  • Drinking fountain
  • Parking ($)
  • Picnic area
  • Showers
  • Vehicle charging station
  • Washroom

Directions

Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques beaches
21115 Boulevard Gouin Ouest
Montréal, QC H9K 1C7

Opening hours

Regular schedule
  • Monday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Thursday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Friday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Saturday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Sunday
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
The schedule may vary depending on weather forecasts.
Bathing is prohibited outside opening hours.