Viau Bridge – Rivière des Prairies loop from Anjou

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Viau Bridge – Rivière des Prairies loop from Anjou

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Viau Bridge – Rivière des Prairies loop from Anjou

03:55

37.6km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation

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7.37 km

Rivière des Prairies Hydroelectric Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Rivière des Prairies Hydroelectric Dam spans the powerful current of the Rivière des Prairies beside Île-de-la-Visitation Nature Park. Built in the early 20th century, the dam harnesses the river’s …

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7.38 km

Île-de-la-Visitation Nature Park

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful park on the island of visitation and the rivers of the prairies. Bath in nature, if we forget the nearby highway bridge.

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Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation

Nature Reserve

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Viau Bridge

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Pont Viau is a concrete arch bridge that spans the Rivière des Prairies. While it's a major part of the cities transport infrastructure, it also has convenient paths for pedestrians and cyclists to use.

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16.4 km

Prince Street Residential Architecture

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Best time of the day to run this route are early mornings and late afternoons. This run is nice one to do at sunrise and sunset.

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23.9 km

Rivière des Prairies

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Rivière des Prairies is a picturesque waterway that flows between Montréal and Laval, winding past islands, parks, and neighbourhoods before joining the St. Lawrence River. Walking and cycling paths follow …

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