Sigh I love this park so much, for so many reasons. The beach here can get crowded in the summer,…read morebut the whole space is worth exploring. I've actually helped to throw a gorgeous wedding here in the heritage buildings a number of years ago, it was challenging but so memorable and I'd highly recommend it if you're willing to do the work and deal with the constraints of the space (when they reopen). But winter here is my favourite. We love to come here cross-country skiing as a family, being on these huge trails and wild edges of the island. It's always breezy here in the summer, even hot days are soothing, the waves are wild and you just feel a release from the heaviness of the city. All the more appreciated during these crazy times.

This park has parking right across the street. It's beautiful all year long. I discover that it's…read morenot only beautiful in the summer to take a walk and relax by the water but a place to enjoy pain! Yes this park has some great Obstacles (adults only!). I've been training my first year for spartan races and discovered a lot of groups use this park for some serious workouts. They take place all season long! Yes u will find us in short mid winter. Get ur tack shoes on and go try it out.. please make sure you don't try the the obstacles alone.. they can be dangerous.

The weather was just perfect to have a walk in this park, some people were also having small…read moregathering. Really loved it. Will go soon for refreshing time

This is a West island gem and was a big part of my childhood. Centennial Park is one of the…read morebiggest parks in the area, complete with a hill, a lake (not for swimming), bike/running trails, a well maintained park with swings, slides, jungle gym..etc, and plenty of green space. There is also a large parking lot open year round. It is wonderful during all seasons. During the summer, families come to barbecue and relax, using the bbqs that are at the park. There is a dog park that is great for dog lovers. You can go for a morning jog, play beach volleyball, have a picnic, and more! The possibilities are endless! During the winter, many people come tobogganing, skating and cross country skiing. Year round, there is a public bathroom inside the chalet with water fountains in the same area. It is truly a perfect park for families in the west island who want some green space without driving all the way to Mont Royal.

Angell Woods is a really beautiful park! A lot of people come here to walk their dogs and enjoy…read morethe peaceful trails. It's such a nice spot to escape into nature for a bit check out the photos, it's truly beautiful!

OMG! WHAT A FIND!…read moreTaking my usual evening bike ride, I stumbled upon this beautiful piece of land called Angel Forest. Probably the most enjoyable bike ride I've done ever since I moved away from Westmount and the magical Mont-Royal in downtown Montreal. Very rugged terrain with many sharp rocks protruding from the very dangerous path I took in mid darkness, FUN! There is also a huge fenced-in dog area where the animals socialize chained up and muzzled. And the dogs do too! (That's a joke) All I know is that at the end of my visit I came out of the forest passed an abandoned railway that ends up nowhere, surrounded by factories and the smell of white bread being manufactured. Where the heck am I? Kept riding all the way to the highway (40) where I saw the Linguini restaurant and thought wow! Let's eat! I will definitely be back to this wonderful area.

Well this is not the traditional children's playground that our little one normally goes to. Out…read moreof all the playground we have been to, this one is undeniably the coolest. We went early in the morning, but can assure you that this place gets busy very fast. The principal attraction is the zipline, which makes this park truly unique. Make your way to the treehouse, going on the suspended bridges, spider webs and ladders. Lots of other features to ensure that kids of all ages will not get bored, and plenty of places to sit or even have a bite to eat. Very well designed and plenty of space. Just be mindful to stay off areas where there are warning signs about poison ivy.

Beautiful stop, renovated lighthouse area, just went to the inauguration and it was a beautiful…read moreexperience. Proud of everyone involved.

Love this place ! Best spot to walk around and enjoy an ice cream cone on a hot summer day…read more Anywhere near the water is awesome

I loved this part of our trip. We came here right around sunset, the park was quiet but alive with…read morecouples and people just enjoying the outdoors and the beautiful park. There were also bugs. Lots and lots of bugs! The playground was cute and looked like it could entertain a kid for a few hours! There was some water toys that would have been a ton of fun on hot summer days. The view of the water was beautiful and made me feel at peace. I am surprised there are no yelp reviews of this place yet! I am very happy to have noticed this place on google maps as we tried to find our way around town.

I loved renting a boat on the lachine canal ! We had the best time and even tho it only…read moreGoes 2 km pre hours lol we had a great time and would go back

This is a 6.6km trail for biking and running. It loops around the Lachine canal that runs through…read moreMontreal. There are many seating areas along the trail. There is bike shop at the trail head that you can rent a bike from. The trail is well maintained with a number of people on it. Not sure if it's well lit late in the evening and night as I did this loop in the afternoon.

This park has some of the last remaining old growth forest on the Island of Montreal.read more

Nice spot to go cross country skiing or for a walk in the woods, but not spectacular, there are…read moreprettier waterfront areas not at all far away (e.g. Hudson) and more fun cross country ski trails in the city (Mount Royal.) If you are looking for a small green adventure on the island, sure why not, but I wouldn't hugely highly recommend it. We parked and followed the arrows that suggested we'd see water. We ended up crossing under a highway on our nature walk, getting led in a loop that pointed back to the parking, walked past 2 Germans laughing at us for getting duped by the same path as they had followed... but we had keen eyes and spotted another entrance into the forest, so we crossed a busy suburban street that feeds the highway and did find the water we'd been promised by the many signs, and though the sun was just setting on the islands and the river and it was pretty, the highway was still in sight, the roar never quiet.

we set out to hike parc du mont royal, one of montreal's most iconic green spaces and a beloved…read moreescape from the city. designed in the 1870s by landscape architect frederick law olmsted, who also designed new york's central park, the park covers a large portion of mount royal and offers walking trails, viewpoints, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature right in the heart of montreal. thinking it would be a straightforward hour and five minute trek, we quickly learned that our timeline was a little optimistic. naturally, the hike turned into a much longer adventure with plenty of pit stops along the way. before tackling the climb, we wandered through the area, stopping at mngo, decathlon, a k-beauty store, and even a museum before finally making our way up the mountain. by the time we started the hike, we had already turned it into a full day of exploring. the trail itself was well maintained, with a mix of shaded pathways and plenty of stairs to keep things interesting. the overcast sky made the climb much more manageable, although it was still quite the workout. between the greenery, the incline, and the steady stream of steps, there were definitely moments when the beads of sweat and the sunscreen threatening to run into my eye, reminded me that this was more than just a casual stroll. the grounds were clean and well cared for, with shaded sections that offered welcome breaks along the way. after the climb, we were rewarded with a panoramic view of montreal from the belvédère lookout, where the city skyline stretches out below. it's one of those views that makes you forget about tired legs for a moment. on the way down, we stumbled across the towering cross, one of mont royal's most recognizable landmarks, and decided to take a quieter, less travelled path. the change of scenery was worth it, and we even spotted a little chipmunk along the way, a perfect reminder that we were surrounded by nature despite being right in the middle of the city. with fresh air, lush greenery, and just enough challenge to feel accomplished, the hike up parc du mont royal was a memorable part of our montreal adventure. just remember to bring water, sunscreen, and be prepared for a few more steps than you might expect.

My family and I visited while on a road trip to Quebec City last year. We were there in the evening…read more(around 6-7:30pm). We parked at a couple of Mont Royal Park's parking lots. The park had a lot of parking lots around. You will have to pay for parking (at least at the main one, $4.25/hour). The park is pretty large. Pathways were well kept and were pretty wide. Parts were either gravel or paved. It was nice that you can see the city at different spots like the area by the Chalet and the spot where you can see the Olympic Stadium.