Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park

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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.

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