To take the dog for a walk, collect fallen leaves, and get some fresh air this fall, we don’t want to go too far from Montreal. We absolutely don’t have time to spend every weekend at the cottage to see the fall colors, because we still haven’t found our Halloween costume and it’s starting to get stressful.
For a little dose of fall colors and fresh air this fall, let’s go for a walk (with the dog, if possible) at Bois de l’Équerre—and all we need is an OPUS card and a scarf—preferably a knitted one.
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A WALK IN THE BOIS DE L’ÉQUERRE
The Bois de l’Équerre is one of Montrealers’ favorite forests for taking long walks with the dogs and playing in the fallen leaves with the kids. The trails are long but not too long, and it’s perfect for an afternoon outing or a morning stroll if the weather’s nice…
The ground is soft, golden leaves are falling like rain, and when the weather’s nice, we can stroll along the fairly short trails and go on a sort of treasure hunt to read nine legends on informational signs scattered throughout the woods. We’re really intrigued by the Witch’s Trap, the Rat Tails, and Éléonore the Envious…
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PRACTICAL INFO
Where? Bois de l’Équerre, at 49 Rang de l’Équerre, Laval (parking: 4204 Boulevard Industriel, Laval)
/ a 40-minute drive from downtown
/1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by public transit (take the orange line to Montmorency and bus 65 to Des Oiseaux/de l’Équerre)
When? Open every day of the year
SUMMER (April 15–September 30) / 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
WINTER (October1–April 14) / 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What’s it like? Free admission (and free parking) / dogs allowed
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