Friday, July 15, 2011

Canada Parks Day July 16th-Go Out & Enjoy One Near You

   On May 19th,2011 Parks Canada celebrated 100 years of Parks Canada,Tomorrow Sat July 16th is designated as Parks Day across the contry from Coast to Coast to Coast. And Canada has some specatcular parks too,why not take advantage of one day to appreciate what's all around you. Matbe our Montreal members will get out to MtRoyal or any of the surrounding greenspaces along the waterfront,maybe perhaps take some photos to bring us all up to date ,as to what's hapenning around Montreal,.or anywhere for that matter....(I won't hold my breath on the photo thing....lol much to some's dismay I would imagine).......hahahahah Anyway enjoy your weekend & if you get to a great park,then Have Fun

              http://www.parksday.ca/eng/index.html

Canada's Parks Day 2011 will take place on Saturday, July 16. Mark your calendars now and check the events pages, beginning in June, for activities in a park near you.

Canada's Parks Day 2010 celebrated the International Year of Biodiversity. Thousands of people participated in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and historic sites across the country. Many activities highlighted the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat for species-at-risk and contributing to human health and well-being.

1 comment:

Les F said...

here are some of the nearby Montreal City Parks,if you can't get to a National Park
CITY PARKS

Angrignon Park
Jarry Park
Jean-Drapeau
Lafontaine Park
Maisonneuve Park
Mount Royal
Parc des Rapides
Promenade Bellerive
René-Lévesque Park
Saint-Michel environmental complex

NATURE PARKS

Anse-à-l’Orme
Bois-de-Liesse
Bois de l’Île Bizard
Cap Saint-Jacques
Île-de-la-Visitation
Pointe-aux-Prairies

OTHER NEARBY PARKS AND PARK-LIKE SPOTS

Botanical Garden
Îles de Boucherville
Morgan Arboretum
Oka Park

NOT YET PARKS

Bois d'Anjou
Bois de Saraguay
Bois de la Roche