Îles-de-Boucherville National Park
| Îles-de-Boucherville National Park | |
|---|---|
| Boucherville Islands National Park Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville | |
A canal separating two islands in the Îles-de-Boucherville National Park | |
| Location | South Shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest city | |
| Coordinates | 45°36′45″N 73°28′10″W / 45.61250°N 73.46944°W |
| Area | 8.14 km2 (3.14 sq mi) |
| Established | 12 September 1984 |
| Visitors | 295,000 |
| Governing body | Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) |
The Îles-de-Boucherville National Park is a provincial park along the Saint Lawrence river in the province of Quebec.
Located on the South Shore of Montreal, near the suburb of Boucherville, the park comprises a handful of islands dotted with wetlands, bike paths, kayak circuits, cross-country ski trails, and public golf courses. Wildlife can be readily observed in all seasons, including the white-tailed deer, red fox, and the grey squirrel.
Formerly used as agricultural land, the islands were targeted for real-estate development in the 1970s, prompting the provincial government to acquire the islands and create the park in 1984. Since 1999, it has been administered by the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq), which manages several Quebec parks and wildlife refuges.