Cavernicole Cave, Show cave in Saint-Leonard, Montreal, Canada.
Cavernicole Cave is a show cave beneath Pie-XII Park with a main passage around 35 meters long and reaching depths of about 8 meters. The entrance leads through natural rock formations, and the main passage opens into smaller chambers that visitors explore during guided tours.
Local farmers discovered the cave in 1812, and it was first documented in a newspaper in 1815, marking its early record. During the 1800s, it was used by rebels as a hiding place, shaping local history during that troubled period.
The cave served as a refuge for people seeking shelter during political unrest in the 1800s and remains deeply connected to local memory. Today, stories about this past are shared during visits, linking people to an important chapter of regional history.
Visits are possible from May through August and require advance booking since tours operate in small groups. Safety equipment such as helmets and lights is provided to ensure protection in the underground environment.
A second tunnel section around 250 meters long was discovered in 2017 through continued exploration efforts. This newer opening reveals that the underground structure is larger than originally thought and still holds surprises.
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