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Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ

Jacques-Cartier Pier

Sizable, popular pier featuring scenic river views, along with street artists & entertainment.

Mercy Park

Grassy riverside park with a cycling & walking path & picnic tables.

Père-Marquette Park

Park featuring sports facilities, a pool & gardens, plus a skate park, a dog area & more.

Frédéric Back Park

Large park at a quarry-turned-landfill that features walking trails, picnic areas, art & more.

Clock Tower

At the harbor's entrance, this clock tower built between 1919-1922 memorializes sailors lost at sea.

Parc Marie-Victorin

Laid-back local green park offering a picnic area, children's playground & walking options.

Bois de l'Équerre (CANOPÉE)

Quiet forested refuge with walking trails, picnic tables & wildlife & birdwatching opportunities.

Maisonneuve Market

Local market in a historic building, offering flower & cheese shops, plus a butcher & fishmonger.

Verdun Beach

Urban beach on the St. Lawrence River with a sandy stretch, kids' climbing area & changing rooms.

Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles

Protected wildlife area with tranquil waterways, kayak & canoe rentals & island hikes.

Mount Royal Cross

LED-illuminated, 103-foot-tall steel crucifix on a mountaintop, first erected in 1924.

Le Champ-de-Mars

Once a military parade ground, this historic green space offers many benches & scenic city views.

Beaubien Park

Tree-lined park featuring tennis & basketball courts & ball diamonds, plus a playground & dog park.

Marcel Laurin Park

Forested nature park featuring walking trails & a variety of wildlife & diverse plants.

Parc Bernard-Landry

Forested natural area with jogging paths, fitness stations, a pond & community events.

Parc Westmount

City park with baseball diamonds & tennis courts, plus a playground & wading pool for kids.

Pelican Park

Large park with sports fields, a playground, a dog run & a pool, plus grazing sheep in the summer.

Village au Pied-du-Courant

Community area with food trucks, a beer garden, a Sunday artisan market & a beach on the river.

Pine Beach Park