Bike link and Route verte

The bike link, also called "Promenade fluviale du Grand Montréal", is a safe, well-maintained marked trail of about 14 kms, reserved for bicycles. The bike path links Montréal, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Île des Soeurs and the South Shore municipalities: it is one of the rare spots where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike.

The bike link is part of the Trans Canada Trail and the Route verte, and it provides a wide vista of unique and spectacular views of the city's downtown area and the majestic Saint Lawrence River.

The bike link segment at Parc Jean-Drapeau is a place where nature, public art and heritage venues converge. There are many facilities along the bike link on the Saint-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands, such as an Information center, washrooms, picnic spots and even a service area.

1,595,567 crossings were recorded since 2018.
Updated on January 27, 2025

To learn more about the renovation and modernization work on this bike path, visit the website of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

Locks

Please note that transit is not possible during the passage of a vessel through the Saint-Lambert or Sainte-Catherine locks. Since the wait time can be quite long, we encourage you to consult the following link to better plan your bike route.

Status of bridges at the locks

Infrastructure Work

Construction on the Bike link may affect the schedule of the section that remains open. Please visit the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal website for up-to-date information.

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