Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Cap-Saint-Jacques: Parc-nature
From 6/29/24, 9:00 AM to 6/29/24, 4:00 PM
***Please respect your commitment as your absence can result in a peson not having access to nature.***
THE BIGEST PARK IN MONTREAL
A must to discover
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques is Montréal’s largest park. Located on the western part of the island, it is bordered by the Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Rivière des Prairies. The park’s many paths offer magnificent views of the water.
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques, Montréal’s largest park, spans an area of 330 hectares It is home to a sugar shack, two heated chalets and an organic farm, among other things. You can indulge in many activities there throughout the year: swimming, cycling, camping, ledding, snowshoeing and hiking (12km), cross-country skiing (14km) and fatbiking (6.5km). Outdoor aficionados will appreciate the on-site equipment rental service. As you traverse the park, keep an eye out for its historic buildings: the Thomas-Brunet house and Château Gohier.
Map of trails and paths (in French)
Schedule of the day :
9:00 AM : Departure from Berri central bus station
9:50 AM : Arrival at nature park of Cap-Saint-Jacques reception chalet
10:00 AM : Arrival at beach sector
4:00 PM : Departure from beach sector
4:05 PM : Departure from nature park reception chalet
5:00 PM : Arrival at Berri central bus station
List of Special activities organized by the City of Montreal (required reservations sometimes) :
Cap-Saint-Jacques
15 juin : Journée ouverture de la plage - Cap sur l'été - 12h à 16h. Plusieurs activités
Tous les samedis d'aout : Activités de rabaska (payantes), inscription requise- 11h30 et 13h30
Bois-de-Liesse
16 juin : Tournée de la pêche - Initiation à la pêche, secteur Péninsule, 9h à 12h
14 juillet : Bougeons en nature - Plusieurs activités actives dont fatbike (inscription requise)- 10h à 14h
8 septembre : Animation d'oiseau de proie - Secteur Pitfield, 13h à 16h
Pointe-aux-Prairies
31 août : Randonnées guidées - Inscription requise, 10h à 11h30 (réservée aux 65 ans et plus) et 14h à 15h30
14 septembre : Animation d'oiseau de proie et événement sur les oiseaux - Secteur des Marais - 10h à 14h
12 octobre : Aucune activité
Please note that there is access fees to be paid on site to access the beach:
- Children 0 to 5 years old : Free
- Children 6 to 17 years old : 4,40$
- Adults 18 to 59 years old : 5,90$
- Adults 60 and over : 4,40$
- Families (2 adults + 3 children of 17 years or younger) : 19,20$
Payment methods : Cash, credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or debit card