Winter sports will be in the spotlight at Parc Jean-Drapeau this year. The place recently unveiled its winter program which was to begin yesterday, but which will begin as soon as the conditions are right.
Skating enthusiasts will in particular be entitled to a brand new ice path which will be refrigerated and mechanically maintained, which gives hope for a very good quality of ice. It will also be illuminated in the evening.
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will not be outdone with three trails: a 300 m initiation trail, an 800 m training trail and a beautiful 5.4 km trail to have fun.
The popular park will also offer a sliding area, a snowshoe trail on Mont Boullé and along the river, as well as an initiation track for biking with oversized tires (fat bike). It will be possible to rent skates, cross-country skis, bikes and snowshoes on site.
The place also offers experienced climbers an ice climbing wall, while private organizations, such as La Liberté Nord-Sud, offer initiation sessions – contact them directly to reserve your place.
Finally, those who are more contemplative will be able to observe the birds that frequent the park in winter thanks to the feeders installed near the Biosphere, the Pavillon de la Tunisie and the Jardins des Floralies.