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Montréal by Bike |
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Rapids of Lachine Since Jacques Cartier explored the region, these rapids have prevented ocean-going ships to go beyond Montreal. In the nineteen century the Lachine Canal was built to overcome this obstacle and in 1959, it was replaced by the St Lawrence Seaway. Les Sautés-Moutons offers jet boaters of all ages the chance to ride Lachine’s mighty and historic rapids. Powerful jet boats give you a fresh new take on the St. Lawrence River, capable of spinning 360s out on the frothy waters. Don't miss this experience! |
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La Sallle Town Amazingly enough is the site of the Lachine Rapids. Strange as it may seem, this is due to the fact that under the French regime, the heart of the parish of Lachine was located on the territory of what would become the municipality of LaSalle that bear the name of the first seigneur of that location - explorer Robert René Chevalier de La Salle. The city has been twinned with the city of Kenner in Louisiana because it was the same chevalier who was the first explorer to sail down the Mississippi in 1682. |
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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue To travel the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal is to take a trip through over 150 years of history. Located west of Montreal, the canal links Lake Saint-Louis and the Lake des Deux-Montagnes, at the mouth of the Ottawa River. Used for commercial purposes from its opening in 1843, the canal soon became an integral part of the Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston inland shipping route. Today, the Sainte-Anne-de-Belle-Vue lock is used essentially for pleasure boating. Travel one of our country's most important communications routes, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal, and discover the beautiful scenery! |
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Oka Park Located on the picturesque shores of Lake of Two Mountains, Oka Park is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Covering 23.7 square kilometres, the park faces the historic towns of Hudson and Como, the latter having been named by early resident Robert Ward Shepherd for the town's resemblance to Italy's Lake Como. Its beaches offer a popular summertime getaway for people who want to soak up the sun and there are picnic areas for families. You can rent water sport equipment in the warm months or get involved in a game of beach volleyball. Even when frozen, the view of the lake from the park is a feast for the eyes! Winter visitors to Oka Park can choose from a variety of activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tube-sliding and ice fishing. |
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Oka Village Adjacent to the park, the village of Oka offers many pleasant diversions, not the least of which is the famous cheese developed by area Trappist monks. The quay, the marina, a splendid beach and a wide variety of activities. All this makes Oka a favorable area for culture and the outdoors. |
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Bike Ride Do you enjoy scenic bike rides providing views of the city, country, forest and waterways? Then you'll love The Vagabond, a bicycle path that goes through Two-Mountains, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Pointe-Calumet and Oka Village, and many others bike-tracks who surround the Montréal Island (Lachine Canal, Saint Laurent and Prairies Rivers' borders tracks). See the map! |
