Credit: City of Candiac

If you’re passing through Candiac for an hour or two, be sure to visit André-J.-Côté Park, a large green space on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

With its abundant flowers and foliage, this park is perfect for picnicking, leisurely walks along the many trails and, in winter, skating at the ice rink.

The amphitheatre, an open-air arena on the hillside, and Maison Hélène-Sentenne, a part of the region’s historical heritage, are also worth a visit.

The park is open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Address: 112 Marie-Victorin Blvd.

Credit: City of Candiac

With half a day, you can explore Candiac on foot, by bike or even by canoe!

If you have a little more time, visit some of the municipality’s 16 parks, with their 10 km of walking trails shaded by 17,000 trees.

For cyclists, there are 34 km of bike paths.

And if you enjoy water sports, you can launch non-motorized boats from the André-J.-Côté Park dock.

Credit: City of Candiac

With a full day, you can explore Candiac more extensively.

Team sports enthusiasts will be happy to know the municipality owns 3 baseall fields, 22 soccer fields—including a FIFA-certified synthetic field—8 tennis courts, a refrigerated outdoor skating rink (open in winter) and an outdoor swimming pool (open in summer).

It’s enough to keep you busy for quite some time!

Candiac boasts lots of green spaces and places to enjoy a variety of sports activities. Whether you’re just passing through for an hour or planning to stay for the day, you’ll find something that delights you, especially if you want to enjoy some fresh air.

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