PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
This park was one of the few on the island where the paths were clear when our photographer visited on Sunday afternoon. Many took the opportunity to walk and contemplate the clear horizon of this extraordinary space.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
On the side of Père-Marquette Park, in Rosemont, on the contrary, it was almost on skates that you had to move around. Starting Tuesday, however, expected showers should melt the icy cover that covers many surfaces in the metropolis.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
In the meantime, the smoothed slopes brought joy to the children on Sunday. The thin layer of ice gave them increased speed, under a bright sun.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Some people were wary of the trails at the Île-de-la-Visitation nature park, in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville district, on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, these icy trails will be covered with a thin layer of snow, which could also be mixed with rain, warns Environment Canada.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
At the end of February, there seems to be more ice on the trails of this park in northern Montreal than on the Rivière des Prairies. A state which is expected to persist, because no long-lasting cold is expected this week, according to meteorologist Julie Deshaies.