Do you love nature and green spaces? Come ... - Ville de Montréal
Do you love nature and green spaces? Come ... - Ville de Montréal
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14<br />
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