About
Parc-nature du Ruisseau-De Montigny is a green space in Montreal's east end, a quiet place to step away from the city without leaving it. It is a park built around a creek, and its wooded setting gives it a calm that feels a long way from the streets around it.
What to expect
- Wooded trails for an unhurried walk among the trees.
- Creekside scenery, where the water runs alongside the paths.
- Birds and other wildlife, so keep an eye and ear out as you go.
Most of the appeal is simply the setting. There is little to rush through, and the route rewards a slow pace and a willingness to stop and listen.
Who it suits
The park is well suited to a relaxed walk, to anyone who enjoys watching birds and wildlife, and to visitors who want some quiet outdoor time. It works equally well as a break in a longer day of sightseeing, or as a peaceful outing of its own. Because it sits within the city, it is easy to combine with other parts of Montreal's east end.
If you are looking for a change of pace in Montreal, this park offers a gentle, green alternative to the busier districts, with the creek and trees doing most of the work.