Discover Pointe-Claire

Pointe-Claire brings together Lac Saint-Louis, nature trails and a historic village centre. The city offers different ways to shape your stay: you can spend time in the urban forest, explore historic buildings or discover cultural attractions. When choosing a vacation rental, it helps to consider which of these aspects you would like to focus on during your trip.

Nature Trails and Waterfront Experiences

Parc naturel Terra-Cotta covers nearly 40 hectares and is an urban forest with a diverse range of plant and animal life. Its five walking trails total 4.4 kilometres. Educational gardens are dedicated to monarch butterflies and bees. The trails are suitable for experienced hikers and occasional walkers in both summer and winter; snowshoeing is also possible in the colder months. This lets you plan your outing according to the season and the activity you have in mind, as not all trails require the same kind of visit.

Water and outdoor activities are also part of Pointe-Claire. Parc Edgewater is on the shore of Lac Saint-Louis, along Chemin du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore, at the entrance to the village. A multi-use trail runs through the park and can be used by cyclists. There are also boat access points along the Pointe-Claire waterfront, including at Chalet Grande-Anse and Parc Alexandre-Bourgeau. Pointe-Claire has a total of 35 walking trails and 64 panoramic viewpoints. The views take in the South Shore, Montréal and Mont Royal.

Historic Centre and Cultural Heritage

The village of Pointe-Claire is the city’s historic centre. One of its most distinctive buildings is the Pointe-Claire Windmill, built in 1709 and classified as a heritage building. Only about twenty windmills remain in Québec, and this one is among the oldest. Saint-Joachim Church is a neo-Gothic work by architect Victor Bourgeau and is significant to Pointe-Claire’s cultural and religious heritage. Together with the protected heritage site of Pointe Claire, it reflects the history of local institutions: its unique combination of architectural elements offers a glimpse into their three-hundred-year development in this Montréal parish. The site has a semi-public path and small resting areas on the south side of the church.

Since opening in 1963, the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre has been at the heart of Pointe-Claire’s cultural life and hosts cultural events. The Artothèque showcases works by local artists from Pointe-Claire and surrounding communities. Individuals and businesses can buy or rent original works of art there at affordable prices. Families with children may also enjoy the Coin jeunesse, where selected works from the Artothèque MiNi are displayed alongside a range of activities and exhibitions for children and teenagers. The Artothèque MiNi is an artistic expression space for children up to and including age 12.

Which focus suits your trip?

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, the trails in Parc naturel Terra-Cotta offer a range of seasonal options, while cyclists can use the trail in Parc Edgewater. If you are more interested in architectural history and culture, you can include the windmill, the church and Stewart Hall in your plans. Valois, meanwhile, is a business district with shops, boutiques, restaurants and activities to suit different interests. These different options can guide your choice of a vacation rental in Pointe-Claire without limiting you to just one kind of stay.

More local pages: Hampstead, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, Baie-D'Urfe.

For the main travel overview: Montreal.