Some 25 km of multi-use paths celebrating the St. Lawrence River. Run over the Champlain Bridge on a new pedestrian path. The 'Ice Control' & Petite Voie du Fleuve bike paths run literally on the river, with great views of the water and Montreal skyline.
Wonderful running options in Longeuil, on Montreal's south shore. The Promenade René-Lévesque is a paved 7 km path along the St. Lawrence River. Îles-de-Boucherville National Park has 30+ km of trails connecting five islands.
Lakeshore Drive goes for 25+ km along the St. Lawrence River from Lachine to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Many sections have lovely water views and attractive homes. We've mapped the entire route, with recommended sections.
Some nice, large parks for running on Montreal's West Island. The centerpiece is Centennial Park, which features ~3 km of paths. 2 km east of there is Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park, which has 5+ km of wooded nature trails. Combine the two for a ~15k!
Paved multi-use path that connects Downtown, Del Paso Heights, and Rio Linda over 10.6 miles. Combination of residential at the southern end, some historic neighborhoods, and more rural scenery alongside Dry Creek at the northern end.
The signature run in Providence, popular with pedestrians and cyclists alike. Starting at India Point Park in Providence, the paved trail follows the Providence River for 14.5 miles to Bristol. Great water views much of the way.
In the 1980s, the old orange line trolley was put underground. The result is a beautiful running path that starts in the heart of Back Bay and continues all the way to Forest Hills, 4 miles one-way.