Grand Parc de l’Ouest
Let’s dream about our Grand parc de l’Ouest
The Grand parc de l'Ouest is a concrete project aiming to create a Montréal 2030 that will have achieved its ecological transition with its entire population onboard. Having a surface area of more than 3,000 hectares (30 km²), the park has the potential to become Canada’s largest municipal park. It is an ambitious collective project that confirms the city’s will to protect natural environments and to preserve biodiversity. In the context of an ecological transition, the durability of our ecosystems contributes to Montréal’s increased resilience in facing climate change.
The park offers new points of contact with nature and includes all five nature parks of Montréal’s West Island: Anse-à-l'Orme, Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard, Parc agricole du Bois-de-la-Roche, Cap-Saint-Jacques and Rapides-du-Cheval-Blanc, in addition to various areas of interest located in boroughs or related municipalities.
Let’s dream about our Grand parc de l’Ouest
The Grand parc de l'Ouest is a concrete project aiming to create a Montréal 2030 that will have achieved its ecological transition with its entire population onboard. Having a surface area of more than 3,000 hectares (30 km²), the park has the potential to become Canada’s largest municipal park. It is an ambitious collective project that confirms the city’s will to protect natural environments and to preserve biodiversity. In the context of an ecological transition, the durability of our ecosystems contributes to Montréal’s increased resilience in facing climate change.
The park offers new points of contact with nature and includes all five nature parks of Montréal’s West Island: Anse-à-l'Orme, Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard, Parc agricole du Bois-de-la-Roche, Cap-Saint-Jacques and Rapides-du-Cheval-Blanc, in addition to various areas of interest located in boroughs or related municipalities.
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Virtual information session about the Grand parc de l’Ouest
Share Virtual information session about the Grand parc de l’Ouest on Facebook Share Virtual information session about the Grand parc de l’Ouest on Twitter Share Virtual information session about the Grand parc de l’Ouest on Linkedin Email Virtual information session about the Grand parc de l’Ouest linkMontréal will hold a virtual information session on the planning of the Grand parc de l’Ouest project on Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
This meeting will focus on the progress in the project since the public consultation in 2020 as well as the orientations that have been established for the future of this new major regional park.
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Approval of the agreement concerning the implementation of the L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape
Share Approval of the agreement concerning the implementation of the L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape on Facebook Share Approval of the agreement concerning the implementation of the L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape on Twitter Share Approval of the agreement concerning the implementation of the L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape on Linkedin Email Approval of the agreement concerning the implementation of the L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape linkAgglomeration council on March 24, 2022, approved the administrative agreement between the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and the city aimed at implementing the paysage humanisé projeté de L'Île-Bizard.
This administrative agreement between the Minister and the city lays the groundwork for the implementation of the orientations set out in the paysage humanisé projeté de L'Île-Bizard conservation plan aimed at protecting the biodiversity of this inhabited area, whose landscape and natural features have a distinct character.
The western portion of L’Île-Bizard is the first area in Québec to receive this status. The paysage humanisé projeté de L'Île-Bizard covers most of the L’île Bizard agricultural zone along with part of the Rivière des Prairies and the Lac des Deux Montagnes.
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Find out the results of the Grand parc de l’Ouest consultation
Share Find out the results of the Grand parc de l’Ouest consultation on Facebook Share Find out the results of the Grand parc de l’Ouest consultation on Twitter Share Find out the results of the Grand parc de l’Ouest consultation on Linkedin Email Find out the results of the Grand parc de l’Ouest consultation linkThe consultation report expressing the results of the participatory process is now available. Learn about the vision, values, guiding principles and the many ideas that emerged from the consultation activities.
By participating in large numbers, Montrealers were able to contribute to the collective vision of the Grand Parc de l'Ouest project through five virtual consultation activities :
1. Making Montréal 20 530 visits of the web page
2. Share your ideas 684 contributions (ideas, votes and comments)
3. Collaborative workshop 32 organizations represented
4. Survey 4 335 people completed the survey and over 2 500 ideas
5. Vidéo synthèse 596 views
These results allow the City of Montreal to continue planning the Grand Parc de l'Ouest in line with the aspirations and needs of Montrealers.
We invite you to watch the word of thanks.
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Unveiling of L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape public consultation report
Share Unveiling of L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape public consultation report on Facebook Share Unveiling of L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape public consultation report on Twitter Share Unveiling of L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape public consultation report on Linkedin Email Unveiling of L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape public consultation report linkThe city has unveiled, on June 16, the report from its public consultation held during the spring and summer of 2020, regarding the L’Île-Bizard man-made landscape.
The majority of participants and groups who have voiced their opinion were in favour of the man-made landscape project, and have made comments and recommendations meant to improve the conservation plan. Among the recommendations, what stood out was the importance of improved communication and cooperation with the population, as part of this innovative project.
To read the briefs, see the documents library
The city is hopeful that the government of Québec will proceed with granting the man-made landscape status, as projected.
Read the press release (In french)
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Participate in the overview activity!
Share Participate in the overview activity! on Facebook Share Participate in the overview activity! on Twitter Share Participate in the overview activity! on Linkedin Email Participate in the overview activity! linkMany of you have taken part in the various public consultation activities aiming to define a collective vision of the Grand parc de l’Ouest.
Whether by sharing your ideas, taking part in collaborative workshops or taking the online survey, your participation was key in proposing innovative ideas, drafting a vision, and shaping the future of this major collective project.
Finally, the overview activity will look back at the entire process whereby we were able to pool your ideas around the five main themes put forth so far: biodiversity, recreation, agriculture, heritage and education.
Watch the video to see the overview, send your comments if you haven’t already, share and your ideas to help shape the collective vision of the Grand parc de l’Ouest.
The overview activity will continue until October 5.
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Fill out our online survey right away!
Share Fill out our online survey right away! on Facebook Share Fill out our online survey right away! on Twitter Share Fill out our online survey right away! on Linkedin Email Fill out our online survey right away! linkThe public consultation for the Grand parc de l’Ouest continues with an online survey. Your participation will take only a few minutes of your time, and will help shape a collective, unifying and inclusive project.
Your answers will help us plan this park, a concrete project to realize a Montréal 2030 that will have successfully completed its ecological transition, with its entire population onboard.
I would like to fill out the survey.
I would like to find out more about the project by watching the video or by looking at the presentation.
The survey ends on August 14, 2020.
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Launch of the public consultation starting June 29 (online)
Share Launch of the public consultation starting June 29 (online) on Facebook Share Launch of the public consultation starting June 29 (online) on Twitter Share Launch of the public consultation starting June 29 (online) on Linkedin Email Launch of the public consultation starting June 29 (online) linkThis summer, share your vision for the Grand parc de l'Ouest! Look at the available documents and tell us about your dreams and ambitions for this unique natural space. The participation of a large number of citizens will help foster the creation of a collective and inclusive project. Your ideas will help shape the development of the park, created for all Montrealers and for generations to come.
The themes explored include:
- agriculture, territory and biodiversity
- man-made landscape of Île-Bizard
- leisure activities
Between June 29 and July 17, learn about the park, leave a comment or reply to a previously posted comment.
In July, take part in the survey and share your vision.
For more details, visit MakingMTL.ca/grandparcouest.
You can also send us your comments by phone: 514 618-5831.
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Open-house event cancelled
Share Open-house event cancelled on Facebook Share Open-house event cancelled on Twitter Share Open-house event cancelled on Linkedin Email Open-house event cancelled linkDue to the evolution of the coronavirus situation, Montréal has decided, as of March 12, 2020, to cancel numerous public events, until further notice.
As a result, the open-house event concerning the Grand parc de l'Ouest, scheduled for March 17 has been cancelled. We are currently considering other possible formats for the next stages in this consultation.
Please check our website regularly for updates, at realisonsmtl.ca/grandparcouest.
We thank you for your cooperation and for your interest in this collective project.
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Launching of the public consultation on March 17
Share Launching of the public consultation on March 17 on Facebook Share Launching of the public consultation on March 17 on Twitter Share Launching of the public consultation on March 17 on Linkedin Email Launching of the public consultation on March 17 linkThe invitation is out! On March 17, come join us for the open house event, in order to discover the Grand parc de l’Ouest. Find out what the project is all about and exchange about this large park. Share your ideas with us, to help us plan this park created for all Montrealers, and for generations to come.
An interactive evening
The event will entail a circuit comprised of various stands providing an overview of this new park project. The themes explored will include a wall of ideas, biodiversity, Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape and Cap-Saint-Jacques. You will have the opportunity to write your suggestions regarding your vision of the Grand parc de l’Ouest and to discuss with members of the project team over a nice cup of coffee.
Schedule
From 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location
Centre socioculturel - L’Île-Bizard (Salle Boileau)
490, montée de l’Église, L’Île-Bizard, Qc, H9C 1G9Accessible to persons with reduced mobility
Children’s play areaRegistration is not required. Just show up and walk around!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Important Links
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Document Library
- Rapport final_EN_Complet.pdf (59.6 MB) (pdf)
- Press release 30 juin 2021- Consultation report (in French).pdf (205 KB) (pdf)
- Brochure (1.69 MB) (pdf)
- Biodiversity report 2013
- Grand parc de l'Ouest Biodiversity summary - French (20 MB) (pdf)
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Île-Bizard Man-Man Landscape
- Press release (25 march, 2022) - Approuval of agreement (in french)
- Conservation Plan - sept2021 (13.8 MB) (pdf)
- Communiqué de presse - Québec veut faire de l'ouest de L'Île-Bizard le premier paysage humanisé projeté (In french)
- Results of the public consultation held at spring and summer 2020 (4.46 MB) (pdf)
- Q/A on the Paysage humanise projeté (536 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par le Regroupement de citoyens affectés par la réalisation du Grand parc de l’Ouest et le projet de paysage humanisé de L’île-Bizard (In french) (492 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par le Comité de la zone d’intervention prioritaire (ZIP) Jacques-Cartier (In french) (911 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par Gérald Domon (Professeur associé à l'École d'urbanisme et d'architecture de paysage (Université de Montréal)) (In french) (927 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par Marie-Odile Trépanier (Professeure retraitée, École d'urbanisme et d'architecture de paysage (Université de Montréal)) (In french) (420 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par Nature-Action Québec (In french) (522 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par le Réseau de milieux naturels protégés (In french) (420 KB) (pdf)
- Mémoire présenté par Zoo Ecomuseum (Société d'histoire naturelle de la Vallée du Saint-Laurent (In french) (8.75 MB) (png)
- Mémoire présenté par la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) (In french) (1.46 MB) (pdf)
- Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape Presentation (8.74 MB) (pdf)
- Consultation Paper Proposed L'Île-Bizard Man-Made Landscape (5.13 MB) (pdf)
Key Dates
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Summer 2019
Grand Parc de l’Ouest has finished this stageCreation of new Grand Parc de l’Ouest announced
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Fall of 2019
Grand Parc de l’Ouest has finished this stagePurchase of 175 hectares of natural habitats
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March 17, 2020
Grand Parc de l’Ouest has finished this stageLaunching of the public consultation
Cancelled
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June 29, 2020 : Relaunch of the consultation (online)
Grand Parc de l’Ouest has finished this stageInformation and participation activity
- Becoming familiar with the project
- Set out the first ideas for the long-term vision
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July 7 and 9, 2020 : Collaborative workshop with targeted groups (by invitation)
Grand Parc de l’Ouest has finished this stage- Ensure a common understanding of the issues
- Share innovative ideas
- Develop a draft collective vision
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From July 24 to August 14, 2020: Public survey
Grand Parc de l’Ouest is currently at this stage- Specify the aspirations of the community
- Develop innovative ideas and potential solutions
- Prioritize preferred options
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From September 22 to October 5, 2020 : Overview activity
this is an upcoming stage for Grand Parc de l’OuestPooling shared ideas
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Fall 2020: Report on the activities of the consultation
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From fall 2020: Planning and implementation strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Grand Parc de l’Ouest