Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park

Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park

Cap-Saint-Jacques is the largest park in Montreal, located in the West Island at the junction of the Lake of Two Mountains and the Rivière des Prairies. Situated on a peninsula, three quarters of the park is bordered by water. 2.88 square kilometres in size, the park features a natural sand beach and organic farm, which raises animals and grows organic produce. Farm activities are offered by the Corporation-D-Trois-Pierres.

The park’s bays are home to a variety of animals, including the map turtle. Environmental science activities are offered by the Groupe uni des éducateurs-naturalistes et professionnels en environnement (GUEPE). The park includes stands of Silver birch and Sugar maple, with a cabane à sucre where visitors can watch the production of maple syrup, in season. The park has 26 kilometres of hiking trails and over 30 kilometres of trails for cross country skiing.

External links

* [http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=175,4878714&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL City of Montreal Web page]
* [http://www.out-there.com/qc12csj.htm Montreal Seen:Cap Saint Jacques]
* [http://www.d3pierres.com/content.asp?node=5&lang=en D Trois Pierres Web page]


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