Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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New Walking Trail in Dorval

Hiking enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the City of Dorval has introduced a new walking trail for the community to enjoy, the Peace Trail. Totaling about 2.5 kilometers,...
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The Best Places to Snowshoe in Montreal’s West Island

Finished watching everything on Netflix? No worries! Get outside and enjoy everything winter has to offer. Here is a list of the best places to go snowshoeing on (or near) the...
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No sliding at Beaconsfield Golf Course this year. New X country ski path for...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-e5m_5QzA0&t=4s   A new cross-country skiing and hiking trail at the Beaconsfield Golf Club has been set up as as a new outdoor activity for Pointe-Claire citizens to enjoy this winter. “We...
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‘X’ marks the spot: Montreal’s Christmas Tree Farms

Christmas trees are a time honored tradition. People from all walks of life have fond memories of picking out the perfect Christmas tree and gathering around to decorate it...
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[Gallery] Montreal Technoparc’s enchanting Wildlife

  The West Island Blog had the opportunity to speak with Joël Coutu, a volunteer for an independent nature lovers group that has started making waves in the community, particularly...
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Fun things to do in Montreal that won’t break the bank this season

Making the most of life in Montreal and having some fun in your spare time doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars. Likewise, if you’re having to closely...
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Ste-Anne’s Halloween House Contest promises to be spooky!

Despite the pandemic, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (SAB) plans to keep the mysterious and sometimes scary atmosphere alive with its Halloween House Contest!  Residents are asked to decorate the outside of their...
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Williston, Zoo Ecomuseum’s River Otter, Forever in Our Hearts

Many of you have come to know and love Williston, the River Otter, over the past four years at the Zoo Ecomuseum. It is with a heavy heart that...
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CLOSED for boaters: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal

Bad news for boaters as Parks Canada recently announced on August 6, the suspension of the lockage operations along the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal. Due to the risk of breakage of the upper...
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West Island outdoor markets you should visit this summer

Who said we need to go all the way to Atwater or Jean-Talon to enjoy a good farmers' market? The West Island has some hidden gems with specific days and...