Île Saint-Bernard

Located 30 minutes from Montreal, Saint-Bernard Island offers exceptional natural and heritage treasures! Numerous facilities on the island allow you to eat and relax while admiring Lake St-Louis and the St-Lawrence River. The Marguerite-D'Youville wildlife refuge, the island's true jewel, is an incredible natural territory that offers 8 kilometers of developed trails. The footbridges and docks are a delight for birdwatchers and photographers!

Occupied for thousands of years by first nations, the island was also used by the Grey Nuns for over 200 years. Several historic buildings, a cemetery, and an organic orchard bear witness to their presence on this territory and are accessible to the public.

The Fernand-Seguins Ecological Center, located a few kilometers from the island, offers a 5 kilometer trail in its protected forest, which is home to several distinctive tree species! Wildlife observation is also a popular activity.

St-Bernard Islan: ilesaintbernard.com/en
Fernand-Séguin Ecological Center: cefseguin.com/en

9:00 Explanations and departure from the Montreal bus station (Berri-UQAM)
9:45 : Arrival at Fernand-Seguin ecological center
11:30 pm: Bus ride to the St-Bernard Island
16:00: Departure from the St-Bernard Island
16:35: Arrival at the Montreal bus station