Outdoor winter facilities

Outdoor skating rinks

As soon as the weather permits, outdoor rinks will be prepared in several of the city’s parks.

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This rink with boards is reserved for public hockey. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Préville chalet phone: 450 923-6568

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This rink is reserved for public skating. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Préville chalet phone: 450 923-6568

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This ice ring is built on the running track and is ideal for continuous skating over a longer distance. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Préville chalet phone: 450 923-6568

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This rink with boards is reserved for public hockey. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Houde chalet phone: 450 923-6582

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This rink with boards is reserved for public hockey. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Phone of the Saint-Lambert golf course chalet: 450 671-0462

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This rink is reserved for public skating. The park has a heated chalet, where you can warm up and change your skates in comfort. Masks and social distancing are required in all chalets.

A monitor is on site during the chalet’s opening hours.

Phone of the Saint-Lambert golf course chalet: 450 671-0462

Monday to Sunday: 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This little rink is reserved for public skating. There is no monitor and chalet on site.

Preparation and maintenance of skating rinks

Outdoor skating rinks are sensitive to weather fluctuations. Ice conditions may vary over the course of a single day. Before the ice can be prepared at the beginning of the season, three conditions must be met:

  • There must be less than 10 cm of snow on the ground;
  • The temperature must remain below -7 °C for three consecutive days;
  • There must be no precipitation during the work.

After a day of warmer weather or rain, it may take be necessary to apply several thin layers of water to rebuild a safe and solid ice surface. Watering in the evening or at night is best, as the sun slows the process in the daytime. The temperature must also drop below -7 °C for the ice to freeze properly.

This means that it may take a few days before conditions allow crews to restore the quality of the ice surface. Thank you for your understanding!

Ski de fond

Cross-country skiing, winter walking and snowshoeing

The Ville de Saint-Lambert offers groomed cross-country ski trails on the two local golf courses to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy this great winter sport! Trails are also specially planned for walking or snowshoeing. The trails are suitable for all levels.

The tracks are prepared as soon as the weather permits and are maintained throughout the season based on forecasts. We count on your collaboration to be able to maintain a high quality service.

Rules for using ski trails:

  • Ski on the right;
  • Pass other skiers on the left;
  • The City and the Golf Club are not responsible for injuries sustained as a result of skiing.

It is forbidden:

  • To leave the groomed trails;
  • To walk on foot or snowshoeing on the ski trails;
  • To throw garbage anywhere other than in garbage receptacles provided;
  • To sell anything or to engage in any commercial activity, including food stands and mobile canteens;
  • To consume, distribute, or sell alcohol or drugs.

Country club of Montreal specific rule

It is forbidden to walk a dog or ski skate anywhere on the golf course.

The Saint-Lambert golf club offers a 2 km long cross-country ski and ski skate trail as well as a 1 km walking and snowshoeing trail. Dogs on leash are allowed on the walking trail only.

Plan des sentiers au golf de Saint-Lambert

The Country Club of Montreal offers a 4 km cross-country ski trail as well as a 2.5 km walking and snowshoeing trail.

Toilets and a cottage are available for users.

It is forbidden to walk a dog or ski skate anywhere on the golf course.
Plan du ski de fond au Country club de Montréal

Residents who want to try snowshoeing can borrow a pair at the Saint-Lambert golf course chalet. Loans are for one hour upon presentation of photo ID (driver’s licence, RAMQ card) during the chalet’s opening hours.

The library also offers a snowshoe loan service:

  • The snowshoes are reservable and renewable twice
  • 7 days loan period
  • Several different sizes available
  • Return to the circulation desk only

Snowshoes will be on loan as long as the weather permits.

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