Regional Park

Grand parc de l'Ouest - Cap-Saint-Jacques

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Equipment available for rent: 2 wheelchairs, 1 manual all-terrain wheelchair, 1 Hippocampe wheelchair, 1 Skivel
  • Several accessible picnic tables in the clearing and eco-farm areas
  • Restroom facility : 3 cm thresholds
  • Beach mats available at both beaches
  • The red trails feature several obstacles (steep slopes, rocks, tree roots)
  • Audio guide available for the red trail (near the beach)
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Welcome Center - Restroom - Women's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Women's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Women's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Women's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Men's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Men's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Men's
Welcome Center - Restroom - Men's
P1
P1
La clairière
La clairière
La clairière - Accessible table
La clairière - Accessible table
La clairière - Dry toilet
La clairière - Dry toilet
La clairière - Dry toilet
La clairière - Dry toilet
L'embouchure
L'embouchure
L'embouchure - Access from Parking Lot P4
L'embouchure - Access from Parking Lot P4
Organic Farming Sector
Organic Farming Sector
Restroom Facility
Restroom Facility
Restroom facility  - Women's Restroom
Restroom facility - Women's Restroom
Restroom facility  - Women's Restroom
Restroom facility - Women's Restroom
Restroom facility  - Men's Restroom
Restroom facility - Men's Restroom
Restroom facility  - Men's Restroom
Restroom facility - Men's Restroom
P5
P5
Main beach
Main beach
Main beach - Chemical Toilet
Main beach - Chemical Toilet
Main beach - Chemical Toilet
Main beach - Chemical Toilet
Main beach - Accessible table
Main beach - Accessible table
P6
P6
Prospector's Tent
Prospector's Tent
Prospector's Tent
Prospector's Tent
Prospector's Tent
Prospector's Tent
Small beach
Small beach
Small beach - Chemical toilet
Small beach - Chemical toilet
Red Trail (near the beach)
Red Trail (near the beach)
Wildlife Observatory
Wildlife Observatory
Red Trail (near the beach)
Red Trail (near the beach)
Red Trail (near the welcome center)
Red Trail (near the welcome center)
Red Trail (near the welcome center)
Red Trail (near the welcome center)
Dock
Dock

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 170

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Height of surface (cm) : 74
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71,5

Service signage

  • Raised elements present : no
  • Braille present : no

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 79,7

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82,9

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 175

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 89
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 74,5
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 52

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 79,8

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 145
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 145

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 145

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Urinal

  • Type : regular

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 73,8
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 52

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 3

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 75,1
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 40,6
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 81,3
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 75,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 62

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 105
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 105

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 79
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 40,6
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Faucet-Distance from edge (cm) : 33
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 79,7
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 75,7
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 62

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : no

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 3

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Payment terminal

  • Access to terminal : without obstacles
  • Ground maneuvering space-Diameter (cm) : 150
  • Payment possible via online app : yes

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Trail

  • Length(km) : 5
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : over 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • Steep slope present : yes

Additional Information

The trail consists of several sections with different surfaces. From the visitor center to the clearing, the trail is made of compacted rock dust, with gradients of up to 15%. Between the mouth of the trail and the clearing, the trail consists of rocks and roots, with gradients of up to 20%. Near the eco-farm, a section of the trail is paved, with gradients of about 10%.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : sand

Beach-Entrance

  • Type of entrance : gentle slope

Adapted beach equipment

  • Presence of beach mat : yes

Swimming equipment

  • Adaptive swimming equipment : hippocampe

Additional Information

A rest area with a dirt floor and a few accessible picnic tables is located near the beach. A beach mat provides access to the water, where there is also an accessible portable toilet. The changing room building, however, has steps.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : beach mat

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 80
  • Presence of back support : no
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 136

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

Near the small beach, there is an accessible chemical toilet set up on a dirt surface. The large beach has two accessible chemical toilets, which can be reached via a beach mat.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 105
  • Slope(%) : 10
  • Presence of edge : on both sides

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : no

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 88

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 109

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : no

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Payment terminal

  • Access to terminal : concrete base
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 120
  • Payment possible via online app : yes

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth
  • Type of obstacles : rocks

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 9

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 4,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 68

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round

Terrain-Information

  • Type of terrain : ready-to-camp
  • Slope (%) : 23
  • Terrain near reception : no
  • Terrain near an accessible washroom block : no

Terrain-Service

  • Electricity available : no
  • Water available : no

Additional Information

The park offers a prospecteur tent with an access ramp. The service center and parking lot are located at the outdoor recreation center, about a 500-meter walk away. The service center has steps and does not have accessible restrooms or showers. However, an accessible portable restroom is available near the tent. It is also possible to drop someone off near the tent before returning to park the vehicle.

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Trail

  • Length(km) : 2,8
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : over 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%
  • Steep slope-Percentage(%) : more than 12%

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust
  • Secondary surface type : large gravel
  • Type of obstacles : rocks

Additional Information

The trail leads to the wildlife observation deck (2.5 cm threshold) and includes several steep inclines with gradients of up to 18%.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 17,4

Dock-Information

  • Type of dock : floating
  • Dock-Surface : wood
  • Presence of curb : no

Additional Information

There is a significant step at the junction between the traffic lane and the platform, as well as a threshold.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn
  • Type of obstacles : rocks

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth
  • Type of obstacles : roots

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 20

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Additional Information

The rest area is located near Parking Lot P4, which has a gravel surface (no reserved spaces). It features several accessible picnic tables set up on the lawn and 3 non-accessible dry toilets.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth

Terrain-Information

  • Type of terrain : tent camping
  • Terrain near reception : no
  • Terrain near an accessible washroom block : no

Terrain-Service

  • Electricity available : no
  • Water available : no

Additional Information

The tent site is located on a wooden platform with a step of about 20 cm. The service center and parking lot are located at the outdoor recreation center, a 500-meter walk away. The service center has steps and does not have accessible restrooms or showers. However, an accessible portable restroom is available near the campsites. It is also possible to drop someone off nearby before returning to park the vehicle.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Rest area

  • Type of rest area : with shelter

Additional Information

The rest area is located near Parking Lot P3, which has a gravel surface (no reserved spaces). It features several accessible picnic tables set up on the lawn, as well as an accessible dry toilet.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : sand

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth

Beach-Entrance

  • Type of entrance : gentle slope

Adapted beach equipment

  • Presence of beach mat : yes

Swimming equipment

  • Adaptive swimming equipment : hippocampe

Additional Information

The small beach is reserved for campground guests. The parking lot is located near the outdoor recreation center building, about a 500-meter walk away. However, it is possible to drop someone off closer to the beach before returning to park the vehicle. An accessible portable toilet is available near the beach, as well as a small picnic area set up on the lawn.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : no

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Additional Information

Several accessible picnic tables are set up on the lawn.

Description

Cap-Saint-Jacques is Montreal’s largest green space, bordered by Lake des Deux Montagnes and the Rivière des Prairies. Its trails offer magnificent views of the water in every season, making it the perfect nature getaway just a stone’s throw from the city.

Contact details

20099, boul. Gouin Ouest, Montréal-Ouest, Québec

514 280-6778 /

parcsnature.reservation@montreal.ca

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