Terra Cotta Natural Park - Pointe-Claire, QC
N 45° 26.895 W 073° 48.525
18T E 593153 N 5033437
A 45-hectare municipal park named Terra Cotta Natural Park, dedicated by a plaque at the entrance "to all those who love nature" within the city of Pointe-Claire, Quebec.
Waymark Code: WMBQY2
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Views: 52
Created in 1971, Terra Cotta Natural Park contains 45-hectares (110-acres) of land designated as a nature site. It is located in the middle of the City of Pointe-Claire north of highway 20 and east of boul. St-Jean. The borders are delimited by St-Louis, Coolbreeze, Donegani and Maywood. The park is dedicated to conservation. There are over 6 km of paths throughout the wooded areas, meadows, and cattail marsh. The park contains some interesting species of trees and plants. Activities include walking, nature observation, cross-country ski-ing, snow-shoeing and bird-watching. There are municipal sports facilites (soccer fields) on what was the site of an old quarry. The park also houses a residential home for senior citizens. The park is open year round from 7h to 23h and there is free parking on Terra Cotta Road off of Donegani. Pets are allowed. More information is available at (
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