A terrific trio of outdoor activities
Reviewed
by Nancy Snipper
An
idyllic day of nature and canoeing
I signed up for the Meetup Adventurous and
Active Group that organizes hiking trips to all kinds of parks, mountains,
camping and river recreational outings.
My Meetup driver was John who is also a master Meetup organizer and
on this day, a participant who also canoed with me.
This verdant expansive region just 20
minutes away from Montreal offers 19 kilometers
of water filled with four small islands that form a rich nutrient-filled oasis
for over 159 birds, fauna and animals whose beauty greet the canoer at every
stroke of the paddle. I saw several herons – some flying overhead, a gold
finch, dozens of ducks, dippers and heard all kinds of unusual bird calls. 
Other Meetup members opted for walking
all around the various islands on trails beautifully groomed, and also ideal
for biking. Demure foot bridges connect
the islands, so one can literally traverse the terrain. In fact, at one point
John and I docked to explore the small archeological site once inhabited by the
Iroquoians 400 A.D. It was some 500 years ago that their presence disappeared.
The park offers so many fun activities, such as volleyball, sunset “Safari”
animal spotting, picnic niches and fishing too.
I will go back!
Given the network of walking trails that are flat and easy, Parc National des Îles des Boucherville is the ideal place for the entire family.
Visit: http://www.sepaq.com/pq/bou/ or
telephone (450)928-5089, ext. 223
(most photos by John Martin)
(most photos by John Martin)
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