Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
| Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park | |
|---|---|
City of Montreal | |
| Open | sunrise to sunset |
| Status | Open all year |
| Public transit access | STM Bus: 68 |
| Website | Official website |
Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park is a large nature park in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
It is 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. At 330 ha (820 acres),[2] it is the largest park in Montreal.
The land for the park was purchased by the City of Montreal on 15 February 1980 from the Congregation des Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jesus et de Marie.[3]
The park features a natural sand
The park's bays are home to a variety of animals, including the
The name "Cap St. Jacques" was written on maps as
Plans
As of 2020, the City of Montreal has a plan to include the park into the future Grand Parc de l'Ouest.[6]
References
- ^ "Parc régional du Cap-Saint-Jacques". Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques" (in French). City of Montreal. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ The North Shore News (14 February 1980). "MUC moving ahead on regional park purchases". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Cap-Saint-Jacques Natural Park Ecological Farm". D Trois Pierres. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Montreal Seen: Cap Saint Jacques". Out There. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Grand parc de l'Ouest". City of Montreal - Making Montreal. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
External links
- Official website (Montreal's Nature Parks)
