Montréal Nature Park

Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation

GUEPE is present in this nature park for outdoor equipment rentals and cross-country skiing lessons in winter, but also for nature interpretation activities offered to the public.

The banks of the Back Riverwere once home to a mill, an old apple press and an industrial site dating from the French regime, traces of which still remain today. The development of lookouts allows visitors to enjoy exceptional views of the river. Discreet yet inviting, Île-de-la-Visitation is a great place to walk and observe a variety of shorebird species.

THINGS TO SEE

  • Sault-au-Récollet historical site: take a 300-year leap into Montreal's past;
  • Longnose gar;
  • Black-crowned night herons and great blue herons;
  • Lookouts, including one overlooking the hydroelectric dam on the Back River.

Discover this nature park with our audio guide (in French).

IN THE PARK

  • Cross-country ski trails, toboggan hill, walking and snowshoeing trails;
  • Picnic areas and charcoal barbecues;
  • Drinking fountain;
  • Restrooms;
  • Maison du pressoir: visit of the permanent exhibition on the Sault-au-Récollet and facilitation of historical activities.

AT THE WELCOME CENTRE

  • Educational activities offered for school groups, tourists, seniors and businesses. Find out more! ($);
  • Equipment rental: cross-country skis, snowshoes, sleds, crazy carpets, crampons ($);
  • Vending machines ($).

Accepted cards: VISA and MasterCard

DISCOVER OUR PROGRAM IN NATURE PARKS

Guided Walks

Kiosks

Scavenger Hunts

The Fishing Caravan

Nature on Your Path

Nature Exploration: Family Activities

MORE

Contact the Montreal nature park team.

More information

Tel.:
(514) 280-6778
Email:
pleinair@montreal.ca
Address:
2425, boulevard Gouin Est, Montréal, Qc, H2B 1X7
Location:
Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation
Region:
Montréal
Price:

Paid Parking. Please see the city of Montreal's website for the rates.

Age :

Everyone

Season :
4 seasons
Date :

All year, everyday

Duration:
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
OPENING HOURS - RENTAL SERVICE - PARC-NATURE DE L'ÎLE-DE-LA-VISITATION
Open Days
Hours
December 23 to January 8
January 9 to March 3
March 4 to 10
Tuesday to Sunday, and Monday, January 8
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Every day
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RATES (TAXES INCLUDED) - CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RENTALS
1 hours
2 hours
3 hours
Seniors (55 years old and over)
Resident Children (17 years and under)
Non Resident Children (17 years old and under)
Adults (18 to 54 years old)
Seniors (55 years old and over)
Free
Free
Free
19 $
15 $
18 $
23 $
22 $
19 $
22 $
27 $
18 $
21 $
26 $
RATES (TAXES INCLUDED) - SNOWSHOE RENTALS
2 hours
3 hours
Resident Children (17 years and under)
Non Resident Children (17 years old and under)
Adults (18 to 54 years old)
Seniors (55 years old and over) or adult students
Free
Free
12 $
15 $
17 $
21 $
16 $
19 $
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