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.


Schedule for the day :
9:00 AM : Explanations and departure from the Montreal bus station (Berri-UQAM)
9:45 AM : Arrival at Fernand-Seguin ecological center
11:30 AM : Bus ride to the St-Bernard Island (Refuge faunique Marguerite-D'Youville)
4:00 PM : Departure from the St-Bernard Island
4:45 PM : Arrival at the Montreal bus station