6 Nature Spots In Montreal That'll Make You Forget You’re In The City

The perfect spots to disconnect from the rest of the world.
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Montreal's one of those cities that has a great mix of concrete and nature. One of the things I enjoy most about living here is that you can truly enjoy all different aspects of life, without ever needing to leave the confines of the city. There are some nature spots in Montreal that will make you completely forget you're still in the city, and we've made a list of some of them!

From hidden gems to well-known spots with an abundance of trees and beauty, the natural beauty found in our city shouldn't be taken for granted.

Many of us do not realize how fortunate we are to reside in a city that has everything and anything we could ever need.

And if your vacation plans have been cancelled like mine, it's good to know that you can explore different scenic spots within the city of Montreal.

This summer, why not take advantage of rediscovering our city?

There's a myriad of cool places that will allow you to immerse yourself into nature in different ways, each of which is more beautiful than the next.

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Address: 1, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, QC


As one of the biggest spaces in Montreal, Parc Jean-Drapeau will allow you to feel like you're somewhere up north, rather than in Montreal.

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Ruisseau-De Montigny Nature Park

Address: Boulevard Louis-H. La Fontaine, Montreal, QC

This large park in Montreal is located in RDP and is known for the lavish nature that fills it. So, if you're looking to be immersed in nature, you're going to want to check this park out.

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Lachine Canal

The Lachine Canal is one of the most loved spots in Montreal due to the serenity that surrounds it. From the beautiful canal to the abundance of greenery, there's no reason why you shouldn't spend a day at the canal this summer.

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Cap Saint Jacques Nature Park

Address: 20099, blvd. Gouin O., Pierrefonds, QC

This regional park in Montreal has a ton of nature. From water to greenery, this park is swimming in natural beauty.

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Lasalle Bird Sanctuary

Address: Boulevard LaSalle, Montreal, QC

This hidden gem will allow you to feel like you've flown away from Montreal without ever having to leave the island. Found in Parc Des Rapides in LaSalle, this hidden slice of bird heaven is sure to impress any visitor.

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Parc Nature Du Bois Ile Bizard

Address: 2115, Chemin du Bord-du-Lac, L'Île-Bizard, QC


Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard Nature Park is a large park on the island of Île Bizard and I must say, it's one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots in all of Montreal.

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Happy exploring!

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