Parc Des Iles de Boucherville

Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park is a small national park of Quebec located near the municipality of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, 15 kilometres to the east of Montréal on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence river. The park, with an area of 8.84 kilometres , notably includes the Mount Saint-Bruno, one of the Monteregian Hills which peaks at 218 metres . The mountain is shared with the Ski Mont Saint-Bruno ski resort, a quarry and a small Canadian Forces training camp. Despite its relatively small size, the mountain is known for its rich fauna and flora. Situated at the heart of the old signory of Montarville , its many lakes have permitted the construction and exploitation of many water mills, contributing to the region's economical success. A building from one of those mills, the Vieux Moulin , still stands to this day and is used as a rest area for skiers and hikers in different seasons. At the beginning of the 20th century, the mountain became a luxury resort and a sought-after area for the food needs of various religious communities. One of those communities, the Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel, went as far as building a school and an arboretum for the benefit of the neighboring population. In 1976, the Government of Quebec acquired part of the mountain. It established a park in 1985 that, since 1999, is managed by the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec . The park sees approximately 750,000 visitors yearly, where hiking, cross-country skiing and alpine skiing are amongst the most popular activities enjoyed.
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