Paseos en bici

A riverside park in Longueuil with a bike path mostly along Promenade René-Lévesque, picnic areas and wildlife viewing at Pointe du Marigot. Reach it by crossing the Jacques-Cartier Bridge from Montreal. Free.

A nature park in the northwest of the island with about 8 km of bike paths, a lakeside beach for young children and a chalet. Watch geese and other migrating birds along the lake. In spring and summer, a ferry links the island to Laval-sur-le-Lac. Free.

A big nature park at the eastern tip of the island, with about 14 km of bike paths through mature woods, marshes and fields, home to 184 bird species. In winter there is also a 4.2 km fatbike trail. Free.

A big neighbourhood park in Villeray with paths around the pond, easy to reach on the city's bike network. A relaxed ride for families, close to Jean-Talon Market. Free.

Ride along the Lachine waterfront to the outdoor sculpture garden, with works spread along the shore of Lac Saint-Louis. Combine with the Lachine Canal path. Free.

The city's official interactive map of its bicycle network, with nearly 1,100 km of paths, 740 km of them cleared for year round cycling. Find the paths around you and plan your own ride. Free.

The easternmost point of the island of Montreal, at the end of the express bike route along Notre-Dame Street. A long, flat ride east with river views at the finish. Free.

A leafy ride along Gouin Boulevard West on the banks of the Rivière des Prairies, with a rest stop among the trees on Île de Roxboro. Quiet and scenic. Free.

At the western tip of the island, a small historic canal and lock with a waterfront boardwalk, in the charming village of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. A great end point or rest stop on a West Island ride. Free.

One of the city's biggest parks, next to the Botanical Garden and the Olympic Stadium, with paths linked to the city's bike network. A good loop for a relaxed family ride. Free.

A former quarry and landfill in Saint-Michel turned into a huge green park, with a paved loop around it and links to the bike network. Wide views and open space. Free.

Easy riverside paths along the St. Lawrence in Verdun, with Verdun Beach as a rest stop and Wellington Street a short detour away. Flat and family friendly. Free.