Promenade Père-Marquette

Last updated October 20, 2023
Address
1450 Boulevard Saint-Joseph
Montréal, QC H8S 2M2

The Promenade Père-Marquette is located on a peninsula in the  Vieux-Lachine historical neighbourhood. It is among Parks Canada’s national historic sites.

Description

Promenade Père-Marquette borders the historic Lachine Canal and Lac Saint-Louis. It offers visitors a unique and beautiful natural setting, steeped in a rich history. 

This site and its wealth of attractions played an important role during the New France period. It is home to the Fur Trade At Lachine National Historic Site, a stone building dating back to 1803 that recalls the fur trade era. The Promenade Père-Marquette is part of the Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada. 

A walking trail and a bike path, accessible year-round, cross this 1.4 km park. Fitness installations allow visitors to train outdoors. The site also features numerous picnic tables for outdoor meals.

A lookout offers spectacular views of Lac Saint-Louis and the small bay that is popular with paddle sports enthusiasts. This point also features the Monica de Jules Lasalle public artwork, which is reminiscent of the statues on Easter Island. In winter, cross-country skiers make the most of the Grand Sud-Ouest trail in this sector.

Amenities

  • Bike stand
  • Drinking fountain
  • Parking ($)
  • Picnic area
  • Training circuit
  • Washroom

Services

Directions

Promenade Père-Marquette
1450 Boulevard Saint-Joseph
Montréal, QC H8S 2M2