Remember the boatmen who once plied the Rivière des Prairies? Parc des Bateliers stands as a tribute to them. This park is located at 1801 Boulevard Gouin Ouest in Montreal.
Parc des Bateliers offers a space for relaxation and outdoor activities. It is a place to appreciate nature. The park’s name translates to “Park of the Boatmen.” It honors those who transported people and goods across the river. This was before bridges connected Montreal and Laval.
The naming of Parc des Bateliers occurred in 2002. It acknowledged the vital role of boatmen in the region’s history.
Consider the Plouffe family. They arrived on Île Jésus now part of Laval in 1740. They operated “Le Grand Bac”. This barge carried travelers between Île Jésus and Montreal. The Plouffe family ran this service for years.
Parc des Bateliers is located in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. This borough is one of Montreal’s nineteen urban districts. Ahuntsic-Cartierville was formed in 2002. It includes the former villages of Ahuntsic and Cartierville.
Ahuntsic-Cartierville is north of Montreal Island. It sits on the banks of the Rivière des Prairies. This area was one of Montreal’s first settlement hubs. The Sulpicians built a fortified square in 1696. This event led to the colonization of the territory.
Parc des Bateliers is a continuation of Parc de la Merci. It is near CHSLD Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci and the Bordeaux prison.
You can visit Parc des Bateliers any day of the week. It is open from 6:00 am to 12:00 am. The park offers amenities like a picnic area. There is also beach access.
Parc des Bateliers invites you to relax. Enjoy the natural scenery. Engage in outdoor activities. Remember the boatmen who shaped this region. Their legacy lives on in this park.