- Parc Lafontaine
Parc Lafontaine (in English, Lafontaine Park) is a 36-
hectare urban park located inMontreal 'sPlateau Mont-Royal district. Named in honour ofLouis-Hippolyte Lafontaine , features include two linked ponds with a fountain and waterfalls; the Théâtre de Verdure open-air venue; the Calixa-Lavallée cultural centre, as well as playing fields and tennis courts.Outdoor swimming pools are a popular attraction during Montreal's hot summer, followed by outdoor ice skating in winter. A children’s zoo ceased operations in 1989. Bike paths run along the park’s western and northern edges.
External links
* [http://www.montreal.com/parks/lafontaine.html Montreal.com description]
* [http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=175,4871000&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL City of Montreal Web page]
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