Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Statistics
Difficulty |
Easy |
Distance |
14 KM |
What are the activities at Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles ?
Hiking
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Why choose a trail at Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles?
Thousand Islands River Park is an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities.
With a unique appeal, this protected wildlife area is the largest in the metropolitan area.
The park offers you the opportunity to admire the flora of the many wetlands, islands and riverbanks of this oasis. You can rent canoes, kayaks, rabaska, pedalos or row boats. Explore the important islands of the St. Rose Archipelago and explore the many hiking trails.
Accompanied by a naturalist guide-interpreter, board the Blue Heron for a one-and-a-half hour historical and ecological cruise.
The site is also popular in winter, especially since it has cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, skating and whiting as activities.
Access fee:
The River of a Thousand Islands Park is open 365 days. And what's great is that access to the park is free!
What are the services on site?
What are the hiking trails at Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles ?
| Trails | Distance | Elevation | Type | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Garth | 1 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Île aux Fraises | 0.6 km | Loop | Beginner | |
| Ile Chabot | 0.7 km | Loop | Beginner | |
| Ile Darling | 0.4 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Ile des Juifs - Émérite | 2.1 km | Loop | Beginner | |
| Ile Kennedy | 0.5 km | Loop | Beginner | |
| Île Yales | 0.3 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Marais du Manoir | 0.5 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Marais Miller | 0.6 km | Mixt | Beginner | |
| Marécage Tylee | 1 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Parc de la Rivière | 0.9 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Plage Idéal/Jacque-Cartier | 0.9 km | Linear | Beginner | |
| Sentier riverain du CIN de Boisbriand | 1.9 km | Linear | Beginner |
Rate & open hour
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-June to mid-August: until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
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What are the coordinates and address of Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles?
Starting Point
Public Transportation:
From Montmorency metro, take bus 65 and then get off at the corner of de la Renaissance and Marc-Aurèle-Fortin avenues. From there, you must take the 73 Fabreville bus towards Cartier metro. Then you have to get off at the corner of Sainte-Rose and Longpré boulevards.
From the Laurentian Autoroute (15), take exit 16 and then take Sainte-Rose Boulevard east. The Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is located 700 meters further, at #345.
A second access is located in the Berge des Baigneurs sector, at 13 Hotte Street.
Access to the trails is also available from Rosemere, in the Tylee Swamp area, at 202 on Grande-Côte Road.
Things not to be missed
Le Hibou Trail and snowshoes face Gagnon Island and stretch along the coast.
Bird feeders are installed there. Watch out for. You may see chickadees, redpolls or finches there.
On the trails of Strawberry Island and Jewish Island, you may encounter several other birds, including woodpeckers.
The occasional animal, such as spotted owls, may also surprise hikers who take the time to look carefully.
The loop through two wooded islands on the Le Lièvre Trail stretches for nearly four kilometers. A marked ice trail takes us there on foot or snowshoes.
Where to sleep?
You are looking for accommodations to spend the night. You should know that there are all kinds of accommodations: cottages, rustic campsites, cottages, cabins, etc.
However, we're thinking of you and have done several searches to list the best shelters for you!
Our favorite:
● Bertrand's bungalow :
Located just 12 minutes from the Thousand Islands River Park, this bungalow is perfect for 6 people! It is 200 meters from the Thousand Islands River. This means you can enjoy the nature and beaches that are nearby!
Let’s Answer Your Questions - FAQ
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9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-June to mid-August: until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
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