Parc-René-Lévesque by MagikUnicorn
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Park-René-Lévesque (Lachine, Montreal)
Named after the premier of Quebec from 1976-1985, was built on a peninsula that extends from the western end of the Lachine Canal out into the broad Lac St. Louis, in Lachine.
Old bollards can be seen embedded into the long jetty at the far end of the park, indicating that ships were once tied up here when the canal was in heavy use as a navigated waterway. Now there is a marina with private pleasure boats nearby but large ships no longer use the canal to approach Montreal's industrial area as they once did.
The park is only 14 hectares in size but its exposure to the river and the wind sweeping across the broadest part of the St. Lawrence River give it an exceptional atmosphere and sense of space and light. Using this remarkable setting, the park has been made home to a number of monumental sculptures (51), an open-air museum.
Arboretum: Many apple, cherry and crabapple trees are planted in the park and flower from mid to late May, creating an impression of freshness and life that's definitely worth a visit around that time.
Ducks and herons can be observed in the surrounding waters, and the cry of the red-winged blackbird is often heard from the trees.
There are 4 km of trails used for walking in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and cyclists can also use the park.
The Lachine Museum is located near the entrance to the park, in the 17th-century Maison LeBer-LeMoyne, with a permanent exhibit of objects from French colonial times, with particular emphasis on the fur trade that was central to the local economy at that time.
Thanks
Magik
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Parc René Lévesque (Lachine, Montreal)
Le parc René-Lévesque est l'un des grands parcs de Montréal. D'une superficie de 14 hectares, il est situé dans l'arrondissement de Lachine, sur une jetée aux abords du fleuve Saint-Laurent et du canal de Lachine.
La jetée a été créée en 1848 lors du creusage du canal. Une autre jetée, créée en 1883, sert aujourd'hui au Club de yacht de Lachine.
51 sculptures d'artistes québécois sont intégrées dans ce parc, œuvres faisant partie du Musée de Lachine. Les installations ont été réalisées lors de trois symposiums de sculpture, le premier ayant eu lieu en 1985.
On trouve également dans le parc une piste cyclable, un arboretum et plusieurs espèces d'oiseau.
Merci
Magik
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Comments (45)
Very beautiful park Great bit of history for it
Beautiful looking park
Oh yesss.....a real secluded spot! I would wanna stay now for some time!
Beautiful capture and so full of life!
looks like an excellent park magik, outsanding capture and history!:)*5
very beautiful
A place to just enjoy... Nice shot. Aloha
a very pretty park.
Lovely Grounds!
Pretty shot. ")
excellent photo. happy birthday tomarrow my friend//steve
A lovely capture of this beautiful park and thank you for the info about it too.
very beautiful park and Great shot magik.
Beautiful capture and park!!
Fine photo.
This is a beautiful view of the park Magik and I like the educational information!
I love this area also because of fond memories: great upload Real
really a nice park
Magik, c'est une photo magnifique sur le parc. Il semble être fantastique, et a beaucoup à offrir compte tenu de sa taille modeste. Si vous avez également des photos de musée en plein air?
Oh my goodness what a most beautiful day you were having. :))))) Lots of sun and blue skies. :))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) Beautiful park. :)))))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
very civilised.
real peaceful park
Ce pars semble très agréable !:)
Une superbe promenade à n'en pas douter!
superbe parc
Quel bel endroit, Magik !
That is a beautiful place to be my friend, wonderful capture.
Lovely shot Magik.
Nice place
A very pleasant place!