Great running options in Longueuil, on Montreal's south shore, include a paved 7 km path along the St. Lawrence River, 30 km of trails connecting five islands in les-de-Boucherville National Park, and nice trails in Michel-Chartrand Park.
montreal Runs
Running options in Laval, located across the Prairies River from Montreal, include a lovely route combing Mercy Park & Parc Bernard-Landry, the 10 km Route Verte, and 2 km of waterfront trails in Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
Terrebonne is located across the Rivière des Mille-Îles from Laval on Montreal's north shore. The best place to run is our 4.5 loop around several riverfront parks, anchored by Ile des Moulins.
The iconic Montreal run. Mount Royal defines the city, and this Olmsted-designed park offers numerous trail options, including a run to the summit–accessible from downtown!
A national historic site, the Lachine Canal is a lovely linear park, following the historic canal and its series of locks. A great run is to start at the famous Atwater Market, to its terminus in Lachine.
Montreal has a wonderfully preserved and refurbished old port and old city. There are numerous running options, down to the paths in the Old Port and the “Basin de Horloge”, and passing the famous Notre Dame church.
This is a hilly but rewarding run. Climbing the stairs in front of the iconic St. Joseph's Oratory, and enjoying the residential streets and loop around the summit of Westmount -- one of Montreal's most affluent areas.
Our favorite Montreal residential neighborhoods for running are Westmount, the Town of Mount Royal and Outremont. In the city's east end, the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is a classic Montreal neighborhood.
Olympic Park & Maisonneuve Park
Montreal, Quebec (Island)
Run the sites of the 1976 Olympic Games and adjacent Maisonneuve Park for a nice 6-7 km route. The adjacent residential neighborhoods of Montreal's east end are also good for running, especially the Rosemont-La Petite-Patri neighborhood
