Some of the most scenic running in Montreal. Gorgeous, park-like paths along the St. Lawrence River, with loops around Parc René-Lévesque and the Prom. Père-Marquette. Option to extend further west through several waterfront parks.
A 13.5 mile long path along the St. Lawrence River, from Verdun to Parc René-Lévesque in Lachine. Take in the magnificent views of Lac Saint-Louis and the spectacular Lachine rapids.
Angrignon Park has wonderful walking trails through woods and around ponds. It's nearby a metro stop. Can also combine with the paved trail along the Aqueduct Canal, and even the Lachine Rapids paths.
Wonderful running options on this island that sits between the city of Montreal and the South Shore. 10+ km of waterfront park paths on the island, a lovely path to Verdun, the Ice Control Structure path, and connections to the Champlain Bridge.
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.
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!
A 5-mile tour of Ottawa’s most important sites: Parliament Hill, the Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery, Notre Dame Cathedral, National War Memorial, Supreme Court, and the Library and Archives. Can combine with iconic Rideau Canal & Rideau River routes.
The Rideau Canal is a World Heritage site and the path along it is one of the signature runs in Ottawa. We’ve mapped out several loop options.