About
Parc-nature du Bois-de-Saraguay is a forest park in Montreal, Canada, set in the city's Cartierville area. It protects one of the island's last old-growth forests, and for many visitors that is the main reason to come.
What a visit feels like
The park is a place to slow down. Its quiet trails wind beneath towering maples and rich woodland, so the city noise tends to fade within a few steps under the canopy. It suits a relaxed walk, a longer hike, or simply an hour spent sitting among the trees.
Who it suits
- Hikers who want shaded paths close to the city centre.
- Birdwatchers, drawn by the mature woodland habitat.
- Nature lovers looking for a sense of old forest on the island of Montreal.
- Anyone needing a break from busy streets without travelling far.
Getting the most from it
Because the forest is the attraction, go on foot and take your time. Staying on the marked trails helps protect the woodland for those who come after you. Combined with a day in Montreal, the park makes a calm contrast to the city's streets, cafés and neighbourhoods, and it is easy to fit into a day of exploring the wider area.