Île Perrot Island
Large island near Montreal with farmland and suburbs
West of Montreal, Île Perrot offers shoreline parks, marshes and farmed countryside; visitors cycle coastal roads, fish and explore nature reserves and small-town Quebec heritage.
Île Perrot at a Glance#
Address: Île Perrot, Quebec, Canada
Website: https://www.mrcvg.ca/
Hours: Parks generally open dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (island and public parks)
About Île Perrot#
Île Perrot is an island immediately west of the Island of Montreal in the St. Lawrence River system, near the western end of Lake Saint-Louis. It forms part of the greater Montreal region and contains residential towns, shoreline parks and recreational marinas.
The island is developed with suburban communities and local services while retaining stretches of shoreline and green space used for boating and outdoor recreation. It is connected to the surrounding mainland and islands by road bridges and is commonly visited from Montreal for day trips and local leisure.
- Access and use: Accessible by road via bridges from the mainland; the island is used for residential communities, agriculture and weekend recreation along its shoreline.
How to Get to Île Perrot#
Île Perrot is southwest of Montreal across Lake Saint-Louis. By car it is accessible via Autoroute 20 and local provincial routes; several bridges connect it to the mainland (including the Galipeault/Salaberry corridor). Regional buses connect to major towns on the island; check local transit for schedules.
Tips for Visiting Île Perrot#
- Drive the coastal roads slowly - viewpoints appear without warning.
- Visit the Île-Perrot regional park early on weekends to secure parking.
- Watch for local farm stands in late summer for peaches and local produce.
Best Time to Visit Île Perrot#
Late spring through early autumn is best for outdoor activities; weekends see more local visitors.
Weather & Climate near Île Perrot#
Île Perrot's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1002 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -6° | -17° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -14° - -4° | -15° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 2° | -8° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 25° | 20° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 81 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
