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 Rapid thrills minutes from downtown |
8912 LaSalle Boulevard (Champlain Station) Montreal, QC H8P 3J4 Canada +1 514 767 2230 http://www.raftingmontreal.com/ |
Barely 15 minutes from downtown Montreal, you can get the thrill of a lifetime with a raft or hydro-jet ride down the treacherous-looking rapids of the St-Lawrence. This company has all the equipment and expertise to make your ride both safe and exciting. There is rafting down the rapids of the main channel, along the edge of the rapids for a calmer family excursion, or hydro-jetting through the largest waves of the Lachine rapids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Parc Jean-Drapeau |
Île Ste-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame Montreal, QC H3C 1A9 Canada +1 514 872 6120 www.parcjeandrapeau.com |
Sometimes known as Parc des Iles, these two man-made islands in the St Lawrence River were created for Expo '67. They feature hiking, biking and roller blade paths (on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, site of the Montreal Grand Prix), recreational facilities and secluded picnic spots for the entire family. Other attractions include La Ronde amusement park, site of summer fireworks, the Casino de Montréal, the Stewart Museum and the Biosphere. Outdoor concerts, including Radiohead and the Vans Warped Tour, are on tap during the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Lorena & David; Fernández-Fernández & Gómez-Rosado  |
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 Photo: Stefano Rizzo |
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Restored waterway |
711 St-Joseph Boulevard (Near 7th) Montreal, QC H8S 2M2 Canada +1 514 637 7433 / +1 514 283 6054 http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ |
The Lachine Canal was one of the most important waterways in Canadian history. Its construction, between 1825 and 1873, allowed expanded navigation into the St Lawrence River and facilitated Montreal's continued expansion. Nowadays the main attraction is the delightful cycle, walking and inline skating path leading from Lachine right into the Downtown area. An interpretive centre offers a permanent exhibit outlining the phases of the canal's construction and history. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jimmy Bernatchez |
 Photo: Jimmy Bernatchez |
 Photo: Antoine Caillet |
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Old-growth forest |
9432 Gouin Boulevard West (Near Hwy 13) Montreal, QC H8Y 1T4 Canada +1 514 280 6729 |
This superb 390-acre park is famous for its old growth hardwood forest, tremendous array of wild flowers and all sorts of wildlife both terrestrial and aquatic. There are 21 kilometres of trails along peaceful streams, and canoeing is available on Rivière-des-Prairies. In winter there is cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with several chalets along the way where you can warm up any cold extremities. The interpretation centre offers a picnic grounds and an open air base for kids. Children will get a kick out of watching black-capped chickadees and hairy woodpeckers vie for food at the bird-feeding stations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Maximov |
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Parisian-style fun and romance |
Jacques-Cartier Pier Montreal, QC H2Y 3K2 Canada +1 514 849 9952 / +1 800 361 9952 http://www.bateaumouche.ca |
This Parisian-style bateau mouche offers a beautiful way to see the sights of waterfront Montreal. The 90-minute day cruise affords views of everything from La Ronde to the Olympic Stadium. Dinner cruises head further downstream toward the Parc des Îles de Boucherville, providing a romantic and scenic getaway. The meals are catered by the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. All cruises leave from the Quai Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal. Admission: Day cruise - $19.75 Adults; $17 Students and Seniors; $9 Children; $39.50 Family. Dinner cruise - $65.25. Review © 2007, Wcities |