Bike Rides to the South Shore:
Riding the Ile Notre Dame Loop
During River/Old Port Ride

Roger Kenner
Montreal, Qc,
Canada 2004

Write Up

I set out for a ride of moderate length on this sunny, Sunday afternoon. First I rode down to the Lachine Canal Locks along the Lachine Canal Bike Path. I then descended the river along the Riverfront Bike path. Along the way, I stopped at a bike store and bought some new handlebar uprights. I also checked out the LaSalle Commuter Train Station for the first time. At its end, I took the path over to Nun's Island, where I rode down to the end of the island and returned.

I crossed over the Champlain Ice Bridge to the Seaway Causeway and rode east to the St. Lambert Locks. I then crossed back into the city via Ile Notre Dame and the Concorde Bridge.

I followed the Bike Paths down to the Old Port and rode east to the Clock Tower. I took a photo of the old Harbour Police Station, which was timely as they subsequently tore it down. I rode back via the Lachine Canal, after a quick photo detour at Wellington & Bridge Streets. I left the Canal at Notre Dame Boulevard and returned home over the Turcot Yards.

Click to Enlarge (Taken on 2002 River Ride)

Lachine Rapids & LaPrarie Basin from River Side in LaSalle

Click to Enlarge (Taken on 2002 River Ride)

The Champlain Ice Bridge

Click to Enlarge (Taken on 2002 River Ride)

Along the Seaway from the Champlain Bridge

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The New Lachine Canal at the Old Port

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