3 snowshoe hikes around Montreal
Forget days cooped up watching the snow fall through the window! After a good snowstorm, it’s time for adventure and the exploration of postcard-perfect winter landscapes. There’s nothing like a snowshoe outing to breathe in the fresh air, challenge yourself and enjoy the forest under its white coat.
Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll in the heart of nature, an immersion in a snow-covered forest or a sporting challenge with a panoramic view. Today, BougeBouge offers you 3 must-do snowshoe hikes to discover around Montreal !
Hike 1 : Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques is Montreal‘s largest park, covering 330 hectares in the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro. It offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including snowshoeing in winter.
The park offers a 5 km snowshoe trail, considered easy and accessible to all levels.
This loop trail passes through snow-covered forests and skirts the Lac des Deux Montagnes, offering picturesque scenery and an immersion in nature.
Address
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
20099, boulevard Gouin Ouest, Pierrefonds,
Québec, H9K 1C6
Difficulty
Easy
Hiking 2 : Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno is a true haven of nature, located just 25 km from Montreal in the Montérégie region. Spanning 8.9 km², this park offers a diversity of landscapes, including five lakes, an orchard with over 2,000 apple trees and a historic mill. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of dozens of kilometers of trails criss-crossing the forest, including routes dedicated to snowshoeing, but also to cross-country skiing and fatbike riding, offering an immersive experience in the heart of nature.
Two snowshoe trails are available: L’Hermine (3.7 km), perfect for a family outing, and La Chouette (1.8 km), an intermediate trail linking the Discovery Centre to the Vieux-Moulin for an immersive forest experience.
Address
330, rang des Vingt-Cinq Est, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville,
Québec, J3V 4P6
Difficulty
Easy / Intermediate
Hike 3 : Montagne Noire summit
The Montagne Noire in Saint-Donat is a must for snowshoe enthusiasts looking for a sporting challenge. This 12.8 km round-trip trail passes through a beautiful snow-covered forest. It then leads to a belvedere offering panoramic views at an altitude of 875 metres. Along the way, you can also discover the remains of a former plane crash, adding a touch of history to this hike.
The well-marked but demanding route follows a gradual ascent with a vertical drop of 460 meters, making the climb accessible to experienced hikers.
Adress
GPS point : 46°15’37.6″N 74°14’53.1″W
Take route 329 to chemin Régimbald. Parking is 1.5km away.
Difficulty
Difficult
In brief
Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway, a sporting challenge or simply a day in the great outdoors, these 3 snowshoe hikes around Montreal are sure to satisfy your craving for winter adventure.
It’s up to you to choose your next snowy outing !
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