Parc Jean-Drapeau, Public park on Saint Helen's Island and Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Canada
Parc Jean-Drapeau is a public park on Saint Helen's Island and Notre Dame Island in Montréal, Canada, extending along the St. Lawrence River. The space covers more than 25 kilometers of paths weaving through forests, gardens, and shoreline zones.
The islands opened as public recreation grounds in 1874 and later underwent major transformation for the 1967 World's Fair, which added new structures and pavilions. The redesign turned the area into an event venue with gardens, promenades, and infrastructure for large gatherings.
The name honors Jean Drapeau, a mayor who shaped the city and championed public green spaces during decades of urban change. Families cycle the trails and joggers follow the waterfront paths, while weekends bring picnic blankets across the lawns.
The metro station Jean-Drapeau sits directly at the park, and ferries from the Old Port run during warm months. Bicycle routes link the grounds to downtown, so visitors can arrive without a car.
Two natural river islands form the park grounds together, offering urban amenities on a water-surrounded expanse. Visitors can shift from dense city blocks to wooded trails and sandy shores within minutes.
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