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.

This is hands-down, one of the BEST city parks I've been to. In terms of the sheer scope of…read moreactivities and expansive trails in the middle of a city, Mount Royal Park is a true marvel. The ascent to the top can be taxing if you take the pathway that includes the stairs. I would recommend taking one of the trails up to pace yourself and enjoy the journey to the scenic views. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the legendary Landscape Architect who also designed New York's Central Park, and the grounds for Stanford...the impressive list goes on. You really get the impression that this park was thoughtfully designed and planned to harmonize with the native species of plants. There are two Belvederes where you can view the city. We ventured up to Kondiaronk Belvedere and were treated to sweeping views of the city. If you are looking for a postcard-perfect view of Montreal, this is it! Mount Royal Park is a must-do and was definitely one of the highlights of our Canadian trip. Don't miss this park, it's immersive qualities are outstanding and your are rewarded with incredible views if you persevere to the top!

Warning: Be Prepared for Pain for Up to 5 Days Afterwards…read more The park was lovely with lovely rolling hills and picnic areas, and I could see the fish in the ponds at the edges. There were paved paths up the hill to the top of the park. It was a lot of hilly inclines but there were a few benches along the way. At the top at the chalet, there is a nice view of Montreal over the trees. There is a large building up the stairs where you can go down the stairs to the bathrooms. We took the stairs all the way down to McGill University and down more hills to our hotel farther in the city. Chatgpt said there is between 339 to 525 steps depending on how you come out. I was totally amazed as you turn the corner, how many other flights of steps there were. There is no way, I would have made it up the stairs. The wooden stairs were of the same color, no color stripe marking the edges, so for someone with progressive glasses, it made it hard to see where each step ended to go to the next one. I looked more to the edges to see the outline to know. I would have really have hated taking the stairs in the dusk when it was darker or overcast. When we sightsee, I can walk 20,000 - 25,000 steps a day; however with that number of stairs then all the hills from McGill University down to our hotel, my legs felt it that night. The next day, my calves were badly cramping and knotted up for several days afterwards, so I am glad we visited at the end of our trip, not at the beginning. It took 5 days before I could walk without pain. If you decide to go, make sure you do it at the end of your trip or your calves and legs are really stretched out and strong.