Parks and cycle paths
The boroughs of the City of Montreal benefit from more than 1,495 parks covering an area of more than 6,412 hectares.
The city ranks above average in the number of community gardens relative to its population, with nearly 6 community gardens per 100,000 people.
There are 3.7 hectares of parks and green spaces for every 1,000 people, with a total of 6,446 hectares
2.30% of the total parks represent natural areas, or 1,912 hectares
- 52% of the parks are actively managed, representing 3,357 hectares
Montreal has 62 dog parks, 98 community gardens/urban farms, and 969 playgrounds
Parks map
and green spaces
Do you want to enjoy nature without leaving Montreal?
Discover the island's many parks
Find a large park or nature park near you, consult the City of Montreal directory
and the list of all these places.
Cycle paths
Montreal's cycling network extends over 1,065 kilometers. It is composed of bike paths and lanes, 729 kilometers of which are passable year-round. A map is updated regularly and will allow you to identify the different types of safe paths available and locate the various REV routes.
The proximity of a bike path is also one of the advantages enjoyed by residents of Greater Montreal municipalities. Across the metropolitan area, two-thirds of homes are located within 300 meters of a bike path, and half are within 200 meters.
Excellent resources
The City of Montreal website is a very comprehensive source of information on the island's cycle path.
The REV forms the backbone of Montreal's cycling network. User-friendly and attractive, this infrastructure is accessible 12 months a year. The bike lanes that run through the boroughs complete this network.
The map is kept up to date there.
Bike Quebec
A true reference for exploring the greater metropolitan area, the Vélo Québec website:
Presents 3,450 km of cycle paths in Greater Montreal, including the Oka-Mont-Saint-Hilaire cycle and pedestrian path and the Route verte network;
Specifies the types of cycle paths, cycle access to bridges, river shuttles and self-service repair terminals;
Located near heritage sites, some tourist attractions, as well as metro and commuter train stations, it offers everything cyclists need to get around efficiently.