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hawks near Montreal
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Wildlife Viewing in Montreal: Where to See Wildlife in & Around the City (2026 Guide)

Montreal isn't typically thought of as a wildlife destination, but there are surprising amounts of wildlife visible in and just outside the city — from great blue herons in the Lachine Rapids to white-tailed deer on the West Island, beavers…
Beautiful Spring Flowers in montreal
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10 Hidden Park Gems In and Around Montreal (Most Tourists Miss)

Mount Royal and Parc Jean-Drapeau get all the attention, but Montreal has dozens of underrated green spaces that locals quietly enjoy on their day off. This guide rounds up 10 hidden park gems in and around Montreal — from Plateau squares…
south shore montreal parks
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Parc de la Voie Maritime, Longueuil: Best Free Skyline View of Montreal from the South Shore

Parc de la Voie Maritime in Longueuil is one of the best-kept secrets on Montreal's South Shore. Stretching along the Saint Lawrence Seaway directly across from downtown Montreal, this linear park offers a flat bike path, sunset views over the…
Mont Saint Hilaire Mountain Geese In the lake
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Mont-Saint-Hilaire Nature Centre: Hiking Guide to the Most Popular Mountain Near Montreal (2026)

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is the most-visited mountain near Montreal and the only one designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Located about 40 minutes east of the city, the Centre de la Nature offers 25 km of trails, a clear summit lake, and the famous…
Old Longueuil Church photo
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Longueuil Travel Guide: What to See in Vieux-Longueuil & Around (2026)

Longueuil is the South Shore city directly across the Saint Lawrence from Montreal — easily reached by a single metro stop. Most Montreal visitors skip it, but a few hours in Vieux-Longueuil give you riverside paths, historic architecture,…
Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard Nature Park: Complete Guide to Hiking, Biking Wi — image 17
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Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard Nature Park: Complete Guide to Hiking, Biking & Wildlife on Montreal’s West Island

Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard Nature Park is one of the most underrated green spaces on Montreal's West Island. Spread across the northern tip of Île Bizard, this Réseau des Grands Parcs nature park combines marshlands, mature forests, sandy beaches,…
MTL Fall time colors
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Best Fall Foliage Spots Near Montreal: Where to See Peak Colours (2026 Guide)

Late September to mid-October turns the Quebec landscape into one of the most spectacular fall colour shows in North America. From the maples on Mount Royal to the sweeping orange-red slopes of the Eastern Townships and the Laurentians, this…
Pictures of Champlain Bridge sunset

Montreal’s Champlain Bridge: Photo Guide, Best Viewpoints & How to Walk or Bike It (2026)

The Samuel-De Champlain Bridge — the newer cable-stayed bridge opened in 2019 — is one of Montreal's most photogenic landmarks. Spanning the Saint Lawrence between Île des Sœurs and Brossard, it offers a dedicated pedestrian and bike path…
hawks near Montreal
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Wildlife Viewing in Montreal: Where to See Wildlife in & Around the City (2026 Guide)

Montreal isn't typically thought of as a wildlife destination, but there are surprising amounts of wildlife visible in and just outside the city — from great blue herons in the Lachine Rapids to white-tailed deer on the West Island, beavers…
Beautiful Spring Flowers in montreal
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10 Hidden Park Gems In and Around Montreal (Most Tourists Miss)

Mount Royal and Parc Jean-Drapeau get all the attention, but Montreal has dozens of underrated green spaces that locals quietly enjoy on their day off. This guide rounds up 10 hidden park gems in and around Montreal — from Plateau squares…
south shore montreal parks
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Parc de la Voie Maritime, Longueuil: Best Free Skyline View of Montreal from the South Shore

Parc de la Voie Maritime in Longueuil is one of the best-kept secrets on Montreal's South Shore. Stretching along the Saint Lawrence Seaway directly across from downtown Montreal, this linear park offers a flat bike path, sunset views over the…
Mont Saint Hilaire Mountain Geese In the lake
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Mont-Saint-Hilaire Nature Centre: Hiking Guide to the Most Popular Mountain Near Montreal (2026)

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is the most-visited mountain near Montreal and the only one designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Located about 40 minutes east of the city, the Centre de la Nature offers 25 km of trails, a clear summit lake, and the famous…
Old Longueuil Church photo
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Longueuil Travel Guide: What to See in Vieux-Longueuil & Around (2026)

Longueuil is the South Shore city directly across the Saint Lawrence from Montreal — easily reached by a single metro stop. Most Montreal visitors skip it, but a few hours in Vieux-Longueuil give you riverside paths, historic architecture,…
Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard Nature Park: Complete Guide to Hiking, Biking Wi — image 17
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Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard Nature Park: Complete Guide to Hiking, Biking & Wildlife on Montreal’s West Island

Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard Nature Park is one of the most underrated green spaces on Montreal's West Island. Spread across the northern tip of Île Bizard, this Réseau des Grands Parcs nature park combines marshlands, mature forests, sandy beaches,…
MTL Fall time colors
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Best Fall Foliage Spots Near Montreal: Where to See Peak Colours (2026 Guide)

Late September to mid-October turns the Quebec landscape into one of the most spectacular fall colour shows in North America. From the maples on Mount Royal to the sweeping orange-red slopes of the Eastern Townships and the Laurentians, this…
Pictures of Champlain Bridge sunset

Montreal’s Champlain Bridge: Photo Guide, Best Viewpoints & How to Walk or Bike It (2026)

The Samuel-De Champlain Bridge — the newer cable-stayed bridge opened in 2019 — is one of Montreal's most photogenic landmarks. Spanning the Saint Lawrence between Île des Sœurs and Brossard, it offers a dedicated pedestrian and bike path…

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