Parc-nature de
l’Île-de-la-Visitation
The park is open during its usual hours.
The welcome centre is closed.
You can still use washrooms.
Certain conditions apply for reserving individual sporting equipment
- Reservations are mandatory and can only be made online.
- Rental is free for young people, 17 years and under
- The free rental can last no more than two hours
- Free only for residents of Montréal island
To know how to rent your equipment online,click here (french only).
You cannot obtain an annual parking permit on site. It can only be purchased online or by telephone. To do so, click here, or call 514-280-6766.
Thank you for your co-operation.
The Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation is steeped in close to 300 years of history. Its location on the shores of the Rivière des Prairies was once home to Canada’s first industrial site.
The most urban of Montréal’s nature parks is easily accessible via public transportation, and offers trails for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. Trails that wind along the Rivière des Prairies and through the woods are sure to delight outdoor activity lovers. The schedule of wintertime activities is sure to arouse the interest of people who are curious about things to do during the frosty season.
winter activities
- Hiking trails: 8.5 km
- Cross-country skiing trails: 7.6 km
- Snowshoeing trails: 11.3 km
- Sledding mound
- Birdwatching
services
- Visitor centre
- Lookouts (3)
- Equipment rental ($): Cross-country skis, snowshoes, sleds, flying carpets
- Room and outdoor site rental (not available this season)
- Washrooms
- Parking lots ($)
by car
Take Autoroute 40 and get off at exit 73, Rue Papineau eastbound, or take exit 75, Boulevard Saint-Michel westbound, then drive north to Boulevard Henri-Bourassa.
From Rue Papineau, turn right and from Boulevard Saint-Michel, turn left and continue to Rue de Lille, then north to Boulevard Gouin. Turn right onto Boulevard Gouin. The entrance to the parking lot is on the left.
by public transit
From the Henri-Bourassa metro station, take the 69 bus eastbound and get off at Rue de Lille. Walk to Boulevard Gouin, turn right, and keep walking until you reach the entrance to the park.
informations
access to nature parks is free
Parking fees
$9.50 per day and $7.50 for two hours. Places are limited. Annual permit available ($62 for residents, $83 for non-residents)
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Food services
(COVID-19) Snacks and light meals are available for take-out at Cap-Saint-Jacques and île-de-la-Visitation.
Alcohol consumption on-site
Alcohol consumption is tolerated when it accompanies a picnic.
Universal access
(COVID-19) Welcome centres are closed. Equipment rental and parking permit purchases can be done online.
Trail plotting
Trails are maintained from December 12, 2020 to March 7, 2021, For information about ski, snowshoe and walking trail conditions, click here.
Outdoor equipment rental
You can rent cross-country skis, snowshoes and magic carpets in certain parks.
Reservations are mandatory and certain conditions apply.
Space and outdoor site rentals
(COVID-19) Rental of rooms and sites is not available this winter.
