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Mont (Mount) Royal

Ranked #1 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

993 reviews

”nice getaway from the city“ 19/05/2013
”Beautiful recreation area“ 19/05/2013

Category: Mountains; Parks; Neighbourhoods

Owner description: Referred to as "the mountain" by locals, this 764-foot mountain provides excellent view of the city and is a popular... more » Owner description: Referred to as "the mountain" by locals, this 764-foot mountain provides excellent view of the city and is a popular recreation spot.

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Montreal Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanique de Montreal)

As featured in 3 days in Montreal

Ranked #2 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

787 reviews

”Very nice“ 19/05/2013
”Great Gardens Long Walk“ 19/05/2013

Category: Gardens

Owner description: Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized... more » Owner description: Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the largest Chinese Garden outside Asia and a Japanese Garden with a tearoom and fabulous bonsai collection. The Insectarium hosts an "Insect Tasting" in November and December.

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Lachine Canal (Canal du Lachine)

Ranked #3 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

78 reviews

”I would move to Montreal for Lachine C...“ 17/05/2013
”Great view“ 09/04/2013

Category: Parks; Bodies of Water

No longer used as a means of transportation, this canal now serves as a recreation area with hiking and biking trails.

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Chinese Garden

Ranked #4 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

33 reviews

”peaceful“ 19/05/2013
”Very nice environment and Food“ 10/05/2013

Category: Gardens

This picturesque six-acre section of Montreal's famous Botanical Garden includes several courtyards, ponds and pavilions.

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Ile Sainte-Helene

Ranked #5 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

33 reviews

”Great for a long walk or bike ride“ 19/04/2013
”Beautiful, even in winter“ 10/04/2013

Category: Islands; Parks

Located to the east of the city, this small picturesque island is a popular recreation spot.

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Japanese Garden

Ranked #6 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

11 reviews

”thought it was bigger“ 19/04/2013
”Breathtaking --“ 24/03/2013

Category: Gardens

Owner description: Part of Montreal's huge Botantical Garden, this specialized 15-acre section includes a tearoom, an art gallery and a Zen... more » Owner description: Part of Montreal's huge Botantical Garden, this specialized 15-acre section includes a tearoom, an art gallery and a Zen Garden.

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Ile-de-la-Visitation Nature Park

Ranked #7 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

18 reviews

”Family outing“ 15/05/2013
”Cute!“ 06/03/2013

Category: Parks

This nature preserve is popular among birdwatchers.

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Lafontaine Park

Ranked #8 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

40 reviews

”Stroll an interesting and peaceful par...“ 26/03/2013
”Beautiful Park“ 11/01/2013

Category: Parks

This downtown park has a mixture of French and English design as well as a lake used for ice-skating during the winter.

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Laurentian Mountains

As featured in Daytrips from Montreal

Ranked #9 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

3 reviews

”Hire a car and GO“ 07/02/2013
”30 minutes for great skiing, dining an...“ 23/01/2013

Category: Mountains

Owner description: Laurentian Mountains are so close to Montreal that you can easily go skiing for the day. In winter, there is also dog... more » Owner description: Laurentian Mountains are so close to Montreal that you can easily go skiing for the day. In winter, there is also dog sledding and ice skating. Other times of the year, enjoy whale watching, mountain biking and kayaking.

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Parc de la Cite-du-Havre

Ranked #10 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

3 reviews

”Underrated“ 05/05/2013
”Phots from old montreal and Jacque Car...“ 16/09/2012

Category: Parks

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Parc Jarry

Ranked #11 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

15 reviews

”OK“ 22/04/2013
”A little fade“ 06/12/2012

Category: Parks

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Angrignon Park

Ranked #12 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

10 reviews

”A wonderful walk in the park“ 29/03/2013
”Small piece of heaven in the city“ 19/11/2012

Category: Parks

This park, popular for recreation, has a four-mile bike trail that is used by cross-country skiers during the winter.

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Plage du Parc Jean-Drapeau

Ranked #13 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

29 reviews

”Unimpressed“ 09/05/2013
”You want to swim in the St. Lawrence R...“ 15/04/2013

Category: Beaches

Owner description: Located at the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau, this artificially created beach is popular in the summer with both locals and... more » Owner description: Located at the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau, this artificially created beach is popular in the summer with both locals and tourists. Open from mid-June to the end of August, this beach has an "A" level quality at all times. Volleyball courts and watercraft rentals are available. Come and enjoy this refreshing oasis, just a few minutes from downtown Montreal! (The beach was formerly know as "Plage du Parc des Iles") Parc Jean-Drapeau is easily accessible by public transportation.

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L petit Train du Nord Cycling Route

Ranked #14 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”Excellent, tres bonne, sehr gut Canadi...“ 07/10/2012

Category: Trails

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Olympic Basin (Basin Olympique)

Ranked #15 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”PICTURE DOES NOT SHOWTHE OLYMPIC BASI...“ 02/07/2012

Category: Bodies of Water

Owner description: Originally constructed for the Olympics, this body of water is used by professional and amateur rowers, canoeists and... more » Owner description: Originally constructed for the Olympics, this body of water is used by professional and amateur rowers, canoeists and kayakers alike.

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Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park

Ranked #16 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

6 reviews

”natural elve“ 26/12/2012
”Tread lightly...“ 24/11/2012

Category: Parks

This nature preserve offers visitors a peaceful look at local plants and wildlife.

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Parc des Rapides

Ranked #17 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”Beautiful day for kayaking“ 20/08/2012

Category: Parks

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L'ile Notre -Dame Beach

Ranked #18 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”La nature en ville.“ 16/08/2012

Category: Beaches

Owner description: The swimming beach is an oasis, with clear, filtered river water and an inviting stretch of lawn and trees; it's often filled... more » Owner description: The swimming beach is an oasis, with clear, filtered river water and an inviting stretch of lawn and trees; it's often filled to capacity in summer, however. Lifeguards are on duty, a shop rents swimming and boating paraphernalia, and there are picnic areas and a restaurant. COST: $7.50. MÃ©tro: Parc Jean-Drapeau.

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Rose Garden

Ranked #19 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”Worth a stop“ 16/08/2012

Category: Gardens

The section of Montreal's Botanical Garden dedicated to roses.

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St-Lambert Lock

Ranked #20 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

1 review

”Cyclists and Pedestrians gateway to Mo...“ 29/12/2011

Category: Bodies of Water

What is arguably most notable about this location for travelers is that this lock is at a confulence of shipping, railroad, vehicular transport, as well as cycling (and indeed... more »

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Champ-de-Mars

Ranked #21 of 26 Outdoors in Montreal

5 reviews

”meeting building“ 05/02/2013
”renovated and near Old Montreal“ 16/08/2012

Category: Parks

Downtown park located behind City Hall.

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Saint-Leonard Cavern