Stays in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles is the green, riverside east end of Montreal Island, anchored by the city's largest nature park. It carries little hotel stock of its own, so travellers typically base themselves a short drive away in Boucherville, Longueuil, Terrebonne or downtown Montreal.
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles sits at the eastern tip of Montreal Island, framed by the St. Lawrence River on one side and the Rivière des Prairies on the other, with Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies running along the water for cyclists and walkers. The borough is residential and quiet rather than a nightlife hub, which is exactly its appeal for families and travellers who want the river and the parks without the downtown crowds. Because the area holds few hotels of its own, most stays booked for this part of Montreal are actually across the bridge in Boucherville, on the South Shore in Longueuil, north in Terrebonne, or downtown, with a commute of twenty to forty minutes back to the riverfront trails.
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- Riverside trails through Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies, the largest nature park on Montreal Island
- Quiet, residential character with little nightlife compared to downtown Montreal
- Closest hotel stock sits across the river in Boucherville or south in Longueuil
- A twenty- to forty-minute drive or transit ride connects most area hotels to the riverfront
- Best reached by car or commuter train (exo) rather than the metro, which does not extend this far east
- Winters are cold and snow-covered along the river paths; summers are warm and humid for cycling
Local tips
- Book a hotel in Boucherville or Longueuil if you want the shortest drive back to the riverfront trails.
- Rent a car or plan around exo commuter trains: the metro does not reach this end of the island.
- Visit Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies in early morning in summer, before the parking fills up.
- Pack for real winter along the river: wind off the water makes it colder than downtown.
- Check whether your hotel is South Shore (Boucherville, Longueuil) or North Shore (Terrebonne) before booking: they sit on opposite sides of the city from this borough.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Where should you stay to visit Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles?
Most travellers stay in Boucherville or Longueuil on the South Shore, in Terrebonne to the north, or downtown Montreal, since this borough itself has very little hotel stock. All three areas put you twenty to forty minutes from the riverfront parks.
What kind of accommodation is available near Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles?
Expect mid-range chain hotels, motels and a handful of independent inns and B&Bs spread across Boucherville, Longueuil, Terrebonne, Laval and downtown Montreal, rather than properties inside the borough itself.
What is the best time of year to visit?
Summer suits the cycling paths and riverfront parks, with warm, humid days best for the Pointe-aux-Prairies trails. Winter turns the same paths into cross-country and snowshoe routes, but pack for cold wind off the river.
Do you need a car to stay near Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles?
A car makes it far easier, since the metro does not reach this end of the island. Exo commuter trains and buses connect from Boucherville, Longueuil and Terrebonne, but a car cuts the trip to the riverfront to twenty minutes or less.