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Parc La Fontaine

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La Fontaine Park in Montréal was the perfect place to take a break after a few long days of cycling.

At 34 hectares, this great verdant municipal park is the city’s third largest, after Parc du Mont-Royal and Parc Maisonneuve. In the warmer months weary urbanites flock to leafy La Fontaine to enjoy the walking and bicycle paths, while the frozen ponds draw ice skaters in the winter. There's also a chalet where you can grab a bite or a drink at Robin des Bois.

The view down the steep banks from Ave du Parc La Fontaine is impressive, especially if the fountains are in play. You can rent paddleboats in summer and go ice-skating in winter. The open-air Théâtre de Verdure draws a laid-back crowd on evenings in July.

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