The Greater Montréal Area: Points of interest

Addresses and opening hours

Moulin Fleming
Exceptionally high (13 m/43 ft) English-style mill situated near the river in LaSalle. Explanation of the operation of the mill and socio-economic conditions in the 19th century. (30 min)

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
Interpretation center and exhibit on the fur trade and way of life of the coureurs de bois (fur traders).

Canal de Lachine
Canal dating from 1825, now bordered by a park and a 12-km (7.5 mi)bicycle path that links the Vieux-Port to Lac Saint-Louis. Visitor reception center in Lachine.

Parc régional du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Natural 375-hectare (925 acres) park, ecosystem interpretation centers. Ecological farm. Beach. Hiking trails.

Écluses de Sainte-Anne
Locks built in 1840. Promenade, outdoor cafés and boutiques.

Cruises
On Saint-Louis and Deux-Montagnes lakes. (1 1/2 hrs)

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Side-trips

Coteau-du-Lac

• Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site
  Remnants of the first canal locks, built in 1779. (1 hr)

Dorion

• Maison Trestler
  Historic house in the French-Canadian style, noteworthy for its imposing façade and luxurious interior. (45 min)

Melocheville

• Pointe-du-Buisson Archaelogical Site
  Prehistoric remains dating back 5,000 years. Interpretation of inhabitants' lifestyle. (1 1/2 hrs)

Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot

• Parc historique Pointe-du-Moulin
  Windmill and miller's house in a verdant park. Exhibit on daily life and traditional trades. (1 1/2 hrs)

Saint-Constant

• Musée ferroviaire canadien
  Largest collection of railway equipment in Canada. (1 1/2 hrs)

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Tourist Information

Maison du tourisme de Montréal
Centre Infotouriste

1001, rue du Square-Dorchester
Montréal
For information on Montréal, call Tourisme Québec:
(514) 873-2015 or 1 800 363-7777
Bicycle rentals.

Vieux-Montréal information center

174, rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal

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