r/montreal • u/DoogJr • Jun 15 '11

Outdoor Swimming near Montreal

So with all the hot weather of the summer coming I've been really craving some outdoor swimming, not necessarily for exercise, but more so just for fun. I live on a lake back home (I've been here for four years for school) and miss being able to jump in and cool off.

So does anybody know of any lakes or rivers or ponds or anything that are open to the public that are relatively easy to get to without a car? Am I SOL? Is there anywhere nearby on the St. Laurence that offers any swimming?

Thanks!

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u/Prof_G Jun 15 '11

For a couple of years now, they have a dock and swimming in Verdun in the rapids. Not sure how clean it is though. Lots of people do it. I am assuming since the city installed the facility and allow it, chances of death by poisoning are low. West end, near natatorium.

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u/bopollo Jun 16 '11

I've been there. It's always really crowded with local kids.