Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques

Yesterday we went hiking at Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques. It is Montréal's largest park and is on the western tip of the island, at the junction of the Lac des Deux-Montagnes and the Rivière des Prairies (at the blue marker in the map below).


Most of the hike was along the water, which was actually moving pretty fast.


The trail did go through a ferme écologique, where we got to see a Highland cow, which is a beef cow from the Scottish Highlands.


Apparently, they had an Angus bull, who was very successful at breeding with the Highland cows. So, most of what they have are actually crossbreeds.


They also have French Alpine goats. They have great beards!


They also have a cabane à sucre (sugar shack), where they will be making maple syrup this winter. So, I am sure we will be back.