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Summer on the West Island means warm, fragrant nights, sailing, swimming, tennis, golf, fishing, neighbourhood pools and barbecue parties. Cyclists warm up on roads along the shoreline as soon as the snow and ice melts. The world’s biggest cycling event, the Tour de l’île, occurs on two week-ends in June, with 45,000 cyclists pedalling around Montréal Island. The first week-end comprises a 22 km circuit for children from 6 years old, and on the following week-end adults are encouraged to complete 69 km. Everyone gathers for fireworks and parades on our two national holidays: June 24 to commemorate St-Jean Baptiste, Québec’s patron saint, and July 1 to celebrate Canada Day. The festivities are organized by the local communities with family fun in mind. Picnic sites - Beaches - You can drive to swim at Oka, Paul Sauvé, St-Zotique, or Pierrefonds' Cap St-Jacques Park within 30 minutes. Bois-de-l’île-Bizard and Bois-de-Liesse boast a variety of trees, flowers, hiking trails, cycling paths and picnic grounds. 
Information on summer fun activities may be found at your library
and supermarket bulletin boards. The map "Activités d’été
au Québec" available in stores and libraries lists summer
activities in Quebec such as beaches, camping, canoeing, hiking, sailing,
wildlife viewing, kayaking and wildlife tours.Check for more information in the sight seeing section of this material. Here's a "summary" of warm weather fun on Montréal's beautiful West Island: |
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Montréal region holds 23 public golf courses and many private ones - all listed in the yellow pages.
A few sports stores and Pro Shops sell "Maxi Golf" and "For
Tee" discount coupons, so you can play a variety of courses at
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Municipalities maintain outdoor neighbourhood tennis courts and access is free. Summer lessons for all ages are available through the recreation departments. |
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No waiting lists for dockage space and reasonable membership fees often come as a pleasant surprise to people moving to the West Island. All clubs offer sailing camps open to non-members, particularly local residents. Regular racing programs are held evenings and weekends. |
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L'Anse-à-l'Orme, at the intersection of Gouin boulevard and l'Anse-à-l'Orme, is an ideal site for windsurfing. Two large and interesting bodies of water for boating lie only a 90-minute drive away: Lake Champlain and the Thousand Islands. You can reach both by water from Lac St-Louis. |
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CRUISES: Check under SIGHTSEEING section
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POINTE-CLAIRE CANOE KAYAK CLUB 630-1256 73 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire |
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You can cycle downtown and around the island via Montréal's extensive network of cycle paths.
Favorite West Island trips include Bord-du-Lac/Lakeshore Road from
Dorval to Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Sennevile Road in Sennevillle, Chemin
Ste-Marie and Chemin de l'Anse-à-l'Orme in Ste-Anne. Try touring
Ile Bizard and the paths linking Lachine to Old Montreal. Bike path
maps are available each spring from recreation departments or from
"La Maison des Cyclists" at 521-8356.
You can purchase the following maps in ''Canadian Tire'' stores or
in libraries:Bike Pass Guide for Montréal "Pédaler le Québec, Montréal et ses environs" "10 randonnées à vélo dans la région de Montréal" Beaconsfield Cycling Club 453-0306 www.clubcycliste.com
JOGGING AND WALKING: Parks include: Centennial Park in Dollard,
Terra Cotta park in Pointe-Claire, Morgan Arboretum in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
and Cap St-Jacques in Pierrefonds. Along the Lakeshore from Dorval
east there are many paths where you can run safely and enjoy the views. |
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Many community outdoor pools operate on a private family-membership basis. Toddler to senior fitness and swim classes are available as well as free swim time, waterpolo, synchronized swimming, diving meets and swim teams. Call your recreation department for information. Baie d'Urfé, Club aquatique 457-5607 Dollard-des-Ormeaux 684-1010 Dorval 633-4000 Beaconsfield 428-4520 Pierrefonds 624-1124 Lachine 634-3471 Pointe-Claire Aquatics 630-1202 Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue 457-1605 Kirkland 694-4100 L'Ile Bizard 620-6331 www.ville.ilebizard.qc.ca |
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There are parks available in each city and organized leagues for all ages and levels. Contact your recreation department for more information and registration dates. For adults there are a variety of leagues in the area such as Ladies Softball leagues, Men's Slow Pitch leagues and Men's Baseball leagues. |
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Soccer can be enjoyed year around on the West Island. In the spring boys and girls of all ages enjoy the sport on well maintained fields. A.R.S. LAC ST-LOUIS 631-5603 AMATEUR SOCCER OF LACHINE 634-4828 DORVAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION 631-7162 DOLLARD SOCCER ASSOCIATION 421-2928 LAKESHORE SOCCER CLUB 697-6973 PIERREFONDS SOCCER ASSOCIATION 696-2505 BEACONSFIELD SOCCER ASSOCIATION 697-6973 NATIONAL SOCCER SCHOOL KIRKLAND 695-1261 POINTE-CLAIRE AMATEUR SOCCER ASSOC. 630-1341 MEN'S SENIOR SOCCER 697-6750 LE CLUB DE RUGBY STE-ANNE 457-6542 |
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POINTE-CLAIRE RIFLE CLUB 694-6028 401 St-Jean, Pointe-Claire
FISHING:The thousands of scenic lakes in the region offer anglers numerous possibilities. |
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Flying schools and facilities are available at: HEMISPH-AIR LTÉE 633-9752 www.hemisphair.com 9501 Ryan, Dorval LAURENTIDE AVIATION 875-6669 www.laurentideaviation.com Les Cèdres Airport |
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You'll find horse country starts 10 minutes to the west in Vaudreuil. Stables provide arenas, riding trails and boarding. Quebec's only Polo Club is in Hudson, a town with residential zoning allowing owners to keep stables on their lots. ÉQUITATION ÉLYSÉE 620-5628 19212 Gouin Blvd. West, Pierrefonds ÉCOLE D'ÉQUITATION LE CLUB PROFESSEUR KIEFFER CHRISTIAN 450) 458-2769 1739, ch. Daoust, St-Lazare PÉPINIÈRE STABLES (450) 455-0161 www.pepinierestables.com 4170 Ch. Ste-Angélique, St-Lazare MONTREAL POLO CLUB (450) 458-0791 Hudson ACADÉMIE D'ÉQUITATION L'ÉPERON D'OR - GOLDEN SPURT (450) 458-3382 183 Route 201, Rigaud LES ÉTABLES SANDY HILL (450) 458-7754 2601 St-Louis, St-Lazare |
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Children aged 5 to 12 can attend half or full-day summer camps set up by community recreation departments. Some run as day camps, others as drop-in centres. Children enjoy well supervised games, crafts, and outings. Call your recreation department. Libraries' summer youth programs include reading kits, nature programs, creative writing, newspaper work-shops, computer courses and art classes. See libraries listed under Music, Art, Culture in this Guide. Organized day camps provide full day programs for children on a weekly basis.
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HOCKEY CAMPS Hockey may be a winter sport, but with indoor rinks hockey schools are available during the summer months. POINTE-CLAIRE (HALLIWELL, MADIL) 695-4468 DOLLARD (MONTRÉAL METRO) 620-8532 DOLLARD (NORTH SHORE)(STOPS AND STARTS) 696-4449 BEACONSFIELD (STINGER) 951-2097 BEACONSFIELD (STINGER) (GOALTENDING PROGRAM) 620-2875 |
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BASEBALL CAMPS: This camp is for all future stars of baseball, of all ages. Pierrefonds Future Stars of Canada 482-9506 |
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SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM BEACONSFIELD TEEN PROGRAM: This Drop-in Centre is a place to meet new friends, see new sights and experience new activities. It is held on Friday nights and on a daily basis during July and August. It features a wide variety of activities including arts, movies, camping, weekly excursions and a 3 day camping trip. A games room includes ping pong, soccer table, pool table, and music. 1974 City Lane, Beaconsfield 428-4528 year round 428-4499 during July and August DORVAL SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM. This 3 day a week program for Dorval residents includes the Teen activity card which allows reduced rates on many activities, sports, trips, horseback riding, rafting, teen nights at the aquatic centres and camping. More information is detailed in the Teen Summer Bulletin. Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Drive 633-4000 LEADERS IN TRAINING: This two weeks intensive program is offered to the 15-17 years olds interested in acquiring recreational work experience. Leadership, programming planning, first aid and child psychology are taught. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills with appropriate supervision. Beaconsfield 428-4480 Dorval 633-4000 YMCA, Pointe-Claire 694-9622 Dollard des Ormeaux Teen Action Program 684-1012 ext.222
For information on any activity not listed in this Guide; call your
City hall, Recreation Department or check the yellow pages in the
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