Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
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A few kilometres away from Montreal, right in the middle of the majestic Saint-Lawrence River, the Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville, a veritable haven of nature and biodiversity, beckons you. Hikers, picnickers, cyclists, canoeists, kayakers and campers come over to get away from it all and observe an exceptional fauna and flora. In winter, the park offers hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers and fatbike enthusiasts wonderful snowy scenery, and an atmosphere beyond just peaceful in a highly natural decorum.
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
Exploration on the Saint-Lawrence
In a canoe or sea kayak, on a stand-up paddle board (SUP), or even in a foot-pedal craft, glide into the fascinating world of the îles de Boucherville’s internal waterways. A fleet of over 100 watercrafts at your disposal for rent!
Camping on Île Grosbois
Accessible by bicycle only, the camping and ready-to-camp sites on île Grosbois are located in a delightful, bewitching section of the park where fields and meadows, forest sites and aquatic environments meet and mix wonderfully. Mesmerizing scenery, peace and quiet all guaranteed!
Bicyle Riding on the Islands
Discover the park on our 21-km cycling trail network. The trails head out from the Discovery and Visitors Centre, bend and turn along the Saint-Lawrence and the Grande Rivière, and belt around all the park’s major islands. As part of this family ride, take a break in one of our picnic areas sprinkled along the way. Bicycles are available for rent.
Observation on Île aux Raisins
This 3.4 km-long trail, dotted with new discovery panels and sensory featurettes, lets you appreciate all the impressive wealth of the flood plain.
Discovery Stops
All Discovery Stops are now accessible in the summer! This original course is made up of eight outside stops and a large interactive fresco located at the Discovery and Services Centre. They offer visitors immersive experiences on the islands’ fauna, flora and history.
The Park in Winter
Winter is a splendid season for outdoor activities! During winter, the park offers cross-country skiing, winter hiking, snowshoeing, fatbike riding and snow scooter (kick-sled) enthusiasts a lot to revel in, and all the relevant equipment can be rented. In addition, the new bridge opens up untapped snowy landscape exploration horizons on the other islands.
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Enriching nature experiences.
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