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261 ha<br />

PARC-NATURE DE<br />

LA POINTE-AUX-PRAIRIES<br />

Walking (15 km) • Cycling (14 km) • Nature appreciation • Picnicking<br />

Héritage information centre*<br />

14905, rue Sherbrooke Est • 514 280-6691<br />

Parking: $8/day or annual permit ($50–$70)<br />

April 28–October 28<br />

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., daily<br />

* Reservation required for groups of 15 or more: 514 280-6767<br />

NATURE INTERPRETATION<br />

• Partner: GUEPE<br />

Information: 514 280-6829 • guepe.qc.ca<br />

GUEPE Science, Nature <strong>and</strong> Environment<br />

Day Camp ($)<br />

GUEPE invites 6- to 12-year olds to enjoy an exceptional<br />

outdoor experience, without leaving <strong>Montréal</strong>.<br />

They can look forward to a host of <strong>nature</strong> activities<br />

<strong>and</strong> adventures, including forest hikes, insect <strong>and</strong><br />

amphibian hunts, science experiments, educational<br />

games, <strong>nature</strong> crafts <strong>and</strong> more! A science fair will be<br />

held on the last Friday of each session. This experience<br />

is a real cradle of invention.<br />

July 9–July 20 <strong>and</strong> from August 6–17<br />

Two-week camp<br />

Drop-in daycare from 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. <strong>and</strong><br />

from 4 p.m.–6 p.m.<br />

Reservations: GUEPE • 514 280-6829<br />

Family Sundays! (Unique to <strong>Montréal</strong>)<br />

Plunge into the fascinating world of urban <strong>nature</strong> with<br />

the all-new “Family Sundays” event at Parc-<strong>nature</strong> <strong>de</strong><br />

la Pointe-aux-Prairies. Every Sunday, a specialist in<br />

flora, fauna, history, astronomy or recreation will bring<br />

<strong>you</strong> into the world of her or his expertise to reveal the<br />

park’s many splendours <strong>and</strong> mysteries. Topics <strong>and</strong><br />

activities will inclu<strong>de</strong> birds, mammals, amphibians,<br />

reptiles, night insect hunts, gui<strong>de</strong>d hikes, historic<br />

presentation, campfire stories <strong>and</strong> music, outdoor film<br />

projection, stargazing <strong>and</strong> many others.<br />

May 20 to October 28, every Sunday<br />

except May 27, July 8 <strong>and</strong> 15 <strong>and</strong> October 21<br />

Meet at the Héritage information centre.<br />

The June 3 event will take place in the Des Marais<br />

Pavilion.<br />

For more information on our activities <strong>and</strong> scheduling,<br />

go on line at ville.montreal.qc.ca/gr<strong>and</strong>sparcs or call<br />

514 280-6691.<br />

Pavillon <strong>de</strong>s Marais<br />

12300, boulevard Gouin Est • 514 280-6688<br />

Parking: $8/day or annual permit ($50–$70)<br />

April 28–August 26<br />

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., daily except Tuesdays<br />

September 1–October 28<br />

10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturdays <strong>and</strong> Sundays<br />

Also open on September 3 <strong>and</strong> October 8<br />

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES<br />

Outdoor workout ($)<br />

Open-air gym with Cardio plein air. Physical fitness training in complete<br />

safety with certified <strong>and</strong> energetic instructors.<br />

1 877 327-5530 • cardiopleinair.ca<br />

SERVICES<br />

Information centre • Vending machines • Binocular rentals

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