Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Montreal

"Plan to spend multiple days at Parc Jean-Drapeau, an enormous public park that spans across two manmade islands. With more than 25 kilometers (over 15 miles) of trails and roads, it offers the perfect path for an afternoon stroll or morning jog. One of the park’s outstanding features is the Montreal Biosphere, a museum built for the Expo 67 World’s Fair."

"Built over the St-Lawrence River, the bridge has spectacular panoramic views of the city, and it’s a unique way to get to Parc Jean-Drapeau. Once on the island, you can drop your bike off and head off for a day of rides at La Ronde or just ogle the awe-inspiring wonder that is Buckminster Fuller’s Biosphère."

"Montreal's largest park comprises two islands (Ile Ste-Hélène and Ile Notre-Dame) and was the site of the city's monumental Expo 67 World Fair. Today, the islands are a great spot for exploring on foot, bicycle or rollerblades. Half of Ile Ste-Hélène is taken up by La Ronde amusement park."

"Parc Mont-Royal was inaugurated in 1976 in an effort to preserve a natural space in the city’s core, but the park has been an important social meeting ground for generations before it was made official. Today, it’s the site of the weekly Tam Tam drum circle, vast picnic grounds, an excellent toboggan hill where equipment can be rented for a nominal fee, a lookout at the summit and multiple hiking trails."

"You can’t mention parks in Montreal without highlighting Mont Royal Park. Sure, it hosts two hockey rinks in the winter but nothing tops Mont Royal Park’s weekly Tam-Tams parties every Sunday which is currently on hiatus. The park’s main attraction is the George-Etienne Cartier monument and the park’s liveliness stems from the sound of the drums from which Tam-Tams gets its name."

"Mount Royal Park—which is home to the mountain that the city of Montreal is named after—is one of the top destinations to visit in the city at any time of year. In the fall, however, this should be one of the top places on your travel list. This accessible park is located immediately west of downtown Montreal and can be reached on foot, bike, or via public transit."

"In fact, if you’ve put “feed the bears” on your list of what to do in Montreal, you only have one real option: the Ecomuseum Zoo. The Ecomuseum Zoo is a small zoo located on the very tip of the Island of Montreal. It isn’t fancy, and it doesn’t have state-of-the-art facilities like some of the bigger wildlife facilities in Canada."

"Whether you grew up in Canada or it’s your first time north of the 49th, you probably haven’t engaged with Canadian animals as closely as you might like to. Well, you can at the Ecomuseum. This West Island zoo houses 115 species from Quebec, including arctic foxes, black bears and a delightful raft of otters."

"The unique and costly (over C$1 billion) Olympic Stadium is now the venue for concerts and features a sports centre with four large swimming pools. Half-hour guided tours are available and visitors can also take a funicular (cable car) ride up the world's tallest inclined tower (175m/575ft). Nearby, the former velodrome is now a major and extremely popular attraction - the Biodôme de Montréal is a recreation of five ecosystems under one roof."

"Also in the area to visit are the Olympic Stadium, Athlete’s Village and Olympic Pool. Home to the 1976 Summer Olympics, it has become one of the most recognized Montreal landmarks. Throughout the year, you can find lively outdoor events focused on culture, recreation and physical activity as well as some of Montreal’s best food trucks."

"On Day 3, you’re headed across the city to Montreal Olympic Park and Espace de la Vie, and then back to the downtown in the afternoon."

"Plus, after eating at La Banquise you’re basically already in one of Montreal’s lovely green spaces, Parc la Fontaine, where you can rent boats on a small lake or just sit and people watch. I also really loved cycling around the neighborhood here, with its cute alleyways and houses. I used the network of Bixi bikes during my stay in Montreal, which is extremely convenient and affordable, and definitely my favorite way of getting around the city (weather permitting)"

"Follow this pretty street lined with trees and Victorian homes to Parc Lafontaine. This is one of Montreal’s nicest parks with lots of trees, a man-made lake (skating in the winter), ducks and many spots to sit and people watch."

"Located at the southern end of the green line of the metro, this park’s a humongous tribute to English gardens that were common in the 19th century. With tens of thousands of trees, wide open greenspaces, paths and ponds spread out over 200 acres, one visit is rarely ever enough to feel like you’ve experienced the park in its entirety. That’s twice as true when it comes to winters when it becomes a huge wonderland perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and tobogganing throughout."

"Angrignon Park is a large park that covers nearly 100 hectares of land. The part is inspired by nineteenth-century gardens that feature lush greenery and diverse flora with over thousands of tree and plant species. The park’s large area is a perfect place for children and pets to run around and enjoy the park’s open fields and fresh air."

"Angrignon Park happens to be a favorite and top-rated park in the city. Loved by many Montrealers, it is a top contender for the best park in Montreal. Angrignon is one of the best for many reasons."

"Residents of the city of Westmount are extremely proud of this large greenspace, and are quick to credit it as the most beautiful park in Montreal thanks to gorgeous landscaping and planning. The park is home to the Westmount Public Library, a soccer field and tennis courts available for the sportive public to take advantage of during pleasant weather. It also features public ping pong tables, as well as built-in chess tables to enjoy a quiet game (pieces not included)."

"That’s saying a lot because the park is competing with mansions, the oratory, and Eugenie Bouchard. Westmount Park’s 26 acres is home to the newly renovated pool, a massive playground, a football/soccer field, tennis courts, gorgeous gardens, a charming dog park, climbable trees and a pond with a mini waterfall. It may be Montreal’s second biggest park, but it’s arguably number one in popularity."

"Westmont Park is one of the nicest and well-kept parks in Montreal. This green space has some outdoor gym equipment, a rec center, an outdoor pool, fountain and so much more. It is a great place for jogging, dog walking, or just sitting under a tree and comtemplating life’s biggest questions."

"The Boswell Brewery is another new microbrewery and it has truly charmed us since its reopening. The brewery on Mont-Royal Avenue offers a great choice of beers in a very nice industrial space. Good small plates, salads, fish and chips, burgers, chicken wings, and more, and warm service."

"Locals enjoy visiting this park to tan, picnic and exercise, but it’s most known for is its large soccer field where locals organize friendly matches during the summer and hockey in the winter. Walk through the tree-canopied and bench-lined path from Rachel Street where the city’s colorful characters gather for conversation and playing cards or checkers. If jogging’s your thing, a couple of laps around the park makes for a great running track as well."

"One of the best parks in Montreal to sunbathe or hang out with friends. This is also a great park for parents with little kids as the park has a great play area for children. There is a baseball diamond, a tennis court, and volleyball sand courts making this a pretty sweet spot to spend time in Montreal."

"Located at the southern end of the green line of the metro, this park’s a humongous tribute to English gardens that were common in the 19th century. With tens of thousands of trees, wide open greenspaces, paths and ponds spread out over 200 acres, one visit is rarely ever enough to feel like you’ve experienced the park in its entirety. That’s twice as true when it comes to winters when it becomes a huge wonderland perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and tobogganing throughout."

"Angrignon Park is a large park that covers nearly 100 hectares of land. The part is inspired by nineteenth-century gardens that feature lush greenery and diverse flora with over thousands of tree and plant species. The park’s large area is a perfect place for children and pets to run around and enjoy the park’s open fields and fresh air."

"Angrignon Park happens to be a favorite and top-rated park in the city. Loved by many Montrealers, it is a top contender for the best park in Montreal. Angrignon is one of the best for many reasons."

"Pineault is a classic favourite for Lavalers with 4 locations. Everyone knows they serve one of the best soft serve ice cream and sorbet. And while you’re there, why pick just one flavour?"

"With an upper level dedicated to refined Italian dining, and a lower level that serves wood-oven pizza (for here or to go), as well as ice-cream, Moleskine is a restaurant with a split personality that offers something for everyone. Both upstairs and down you’ll find innovation that packs a punch: hearty and memorable dishes above, simple and well-made bites below. Its name, even, is a nod to Nota Bene, a charming stationary store next door."

"Why we selected it:The casual pizza offerings in Montreal are something that locals often begrudgingly admit aren’t the best, and that’s driven places like Moleskine to pop up. With a wood-fired oven at its back, the Neapolitan-style pies stepped up the game in the downtown core. That same oven at Moleskine powers a formidably delicious menu upstairs with offerings that only an open fire could provide."

"A 2016 addition to Montréal's dining scene, Moleskine is, arguably, three restaurants. There's a takeout window selling meals to go and ice cream, a casual downstairs restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, and both coffee and beer on tap,..."

"From the same people who brought vegan sushi joint Sata to Hochelaga, Mimi & Jones has been churning out vegan revisions of greasy spoon classics for just over a year now. Add a chocolate, vanilla, caramel or cheesecake milkshake to your burger and fries, and make it a trio. Pick up at their Park Avenue location, or order on Uber Eats."

"Mimi and Jones is an all-vegan diner in Montreal’s Mile End, and this place is perfect for those who love the classic diner foods, but would rather stick to animal product-free diets. We come here to enjoy all of the favourites…. burgers, ‘chicken nuggets’, milkshakes, and cheesecake!"

"Sometimes lunch brings on some snack bar cravings; why not get it while it's hot AND vegan?. Fries, burgers, milkshakes—you name it. Uber Eats gets it to your doors in little time."