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• Arboretum Morgan / Morgan Arboretum, "situated in the town of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue on the western end of the island of Montreal, just north of the Autoroute-40 (the Trans-Canada Highway)." Region:  Island of Montreal
• Canal de Lachine, "after being closed for 30 years, the Lachine Canal soon will wind its way back into the hearts of Montrealers." Region: Island of Montreal
• Centre de la Nature du mont St-Hilaire, "created in 1972, is a non-profit organization with charitable status. The Centre is open 365 days a year and offers its 140,000 visitors a trail system of 24 kilometres, with trails leading to all four summits and a lake, as well as a wooden boardwalk that is accessible to people with limited mobility.There are hiking trails available in every season and in winter we maintain 20km of snowshoeing trails and 10km of cross country ski trails. For several years, the Nature Centre has also participated in the conservation of natural environments and in the sustainable development of the area through the organization of volunteer and cultural activities on the mountain, through participation in various committees, such as the committee for the protection of the mountain's greenbelt and through the creation of tools to help decision makers manage the natural environment, such as the Atlas of Forested Areas in the Region, 'Nature et ruralité' and recently the virtual exhibit Window on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire Biosphere Reserve." Region: Island of Montreal
• Exploring the falaise St. Jacques, "a unique urban green space in Montreal." Region: Island of Montreal
• Héritage Saint-Bernard, "corporation sans but lucratif ayant pour objectifs de promouvoir la protection de sites naturels". Region:  South-shore
• Jardin Botanique de Montréal, "with its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, some thirty thematic gardens, and teams of researchers and activities staff, the Montréal Botanical Garden ranks as one of the world's largest and most spectacular botanical gardens." Region: Island of Montreal
• La Capitainerie, "site dédié à la navigation de plaisance fluviale". Region:  Laval and north-shore
• La Société des établissements de plein air du Québec, le plus grand réseau de nature et de plein air au Québec (SÉPAQ) Region: Island of Montreal
• Le Mont Royal / The Mount Royal, "complete information about the Mount Royal: history, environment, heritage, services, activities, school activities, Les Amis de la montagne, le Centre de la montagne." Region: Island of Montreal
• Les Amis du parc Morgan, "regroupent des citoyens et diverses associations qui cherchent à préserver et à mettre en valeur ce parc historique, afin d'en faire un lieu de rencontres et d'échange destiné d'abord et avant tout aux gens qui vivent dans le Vieux-Maisonneuve". Region: Island of Montreal
• Les Quais du Vieux-Port Region: Island of Montreal
• Parc des Mille Iles, "le parc de la rivière des Mille-Îles vous offre l'occasion de découvrir en toute sécurité un paysage de forêt luxuriante et de marais, une vaste réserve écologique au coeur de la grande région de Montréal. Un archipel de 250 îles baignant dans le plus beau fleuve au monde". Region: Laval and north-shore
• Parc du Souvenir / Remembrance Park Region: Island of Montreal
• Parc Jean-Drapeau, Information on the Parc Jean-Drapeau (formerly Parc des Îles) and its activities (La Ronde amusement park, the Casino de Montréal, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the beach-park, etc). The site is slow to load. Region: Island of Montreal
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