Harwood Nature Park
Harwood Nature Park is a vast and unique green space in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The park comes alive with the seasons to please families and nature lovers alike.
The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Consult the services offered to citizens:
Welcome pavilion
The welcome pavilion is open according to the following schedule:
December 16 and 17, December 23 to 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on December 25 and January 1st
January 2 to March 10
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Refreshments and snacks for sale ($)
- Bathroom* and rest room
- Loan of outdoor equipment (will resume in December)
- Outdoor fireplaces and marshmallows
**Outside pavilion opening hours, a heated Sanivac toilet will be available near the reception building.
Equipment rental
Equipment availability may vary according to weather conditions.
December 16 and 17, December 23 to 31
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 23 to 31 (except December 25)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 1 to March 10, 2024
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Children and adult sizes
- Proof of residency required to obtain the resident rate
- Rental time: 1 hour
- A piece of identification must be left at the kiosk by a person 16 years of age or older at the kiosk during the rental period.
List of equipment:
- Snowshoes
- Walking sticks and crampons
- Fat bikes
- Cross-country skis
Pricing
Residents of Vaudreuil-Dorion |
Non-residents | |
---|---|---|
Fat bikes | Free Reservation possible online |
$10 per bike Reservation not available |
Cross-country skis |
Free No reservation |
$10 for the complete equipment No reservation |
Snowshoes | Free No reservation |
$3 per pair No reservation |
Walking sticks walking sticks and crampons |
Free No reservation |
Not available |
Dog Trails
- Dogs on leash are ONLY allowed on the marked walking trail. It is important to respect the signs and keep a distance between walkers.
- Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs and disposing of them properly.
- The City reserves the right to close the trails in the event of non-compliance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cross-country ski trails
A minimum of 20 cm of snow is required for the opening of the trails and the loan of equipment.
To find out if the trails are passable, visit the Service status section of the Citizen Portal.
About Trail Maintenance
- Regular Maintenance:
Trails are worked on at least four times a week. Work is done on Saturdays and Sundays to provide good conditions on busy days. Work is also done once or twice during the week. - When there is an accumulation of more than 5 cm of snow:
A 24-hour delay is required to execute the work.
Dog exercise area
The dog exercises area is a fenced area 7125 m2 (76692.9 ft2 ) and located in the western portion of the park, behind the reception building.
Information
Location
3900, route Harwood (former Harwood Golf Club)
See the interactive map to view its location.
Trails
To find out if the trails are practicable, consult the status of services section of the citizen portal.
Park Rules
- No alcohol
- The use of bbq's is prohibited
- Dogs on leash are ONLY allowed on the marked walking trail. It is important to respect the signs and keep a distance between walkers.