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7. <strong>Montréal</strong>'s natural heritage<br />

7.2. <strong>Montréal</strong>'s network of large parks<br />

• Mount Royal Park (see Appendix)<br />

– The park consists of three peaks: the Outremont and Westmount summits and Colline de la Croix (or<br />

Mount Royal proper).<br />

– Guided walking tours and information kiosks are provided by the group Les amis de la montagne.<br />

• Des Rapides Park<br />

– At the foot of the Lachine rapids.<br />

– Guided tours are offered in collaboration with Héritage Laurentien.<br />

• Saint-Michel Environmental Complex<br />

– Today: 48 hectares; projected size in 15 years: 192 hectares.<br />

– TOHU offers guided tours of the Saint-Michel Environmental Complex by bus, bicycle or on foot.<br />

• Bois de l’île Bizard Nature Park<br />

– Every Saturday in August, nature guides are on duty along the paths to answer visitors’ questions.<br />

– Guided tours for families are offered in collaboration with GUEPE (Groupe uni des éducateursnaturalistes<br />

et professionnels en environnement)<br />

• Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park<br />

– Many kinds of nature interpretation activities offered in collaboration with GUEPE.<br />

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