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The largest arboretum in Canada lies on the west island of Montreal. It is owned by McGill University Parts of it are off-linits as they are used for research projects but the bulk of it is open to visitors. This is a truly marvellous birding site with a rich avifauna - in spring and fall it lies right under one of the main migratory hawk flyways in the region. The arboretum has it's own website at www.morganarboretum.org which includes a very helpful description of the birding to be enjoyed there.

A detailed report of the birds to be seen at the arboretum with an up to date checklist and maps etc can be downloaded by clicking this link (please be patient if you don't have a fast connection, it's quite a large file) - ARBORETUM BIRD REPORT

To get a taste of what you will see on your visit(s) take our guided and Illustrated Birders Walk by clicking the link.

The arboretum is open all year round and has several kilometeres of trails and a fascinating mix of habitats. In the winter there are extensive, groomed cross-country ski trails. Entrance is $5 but is free to members of the Morgan Arboretum Association - the "Friends"

A project to better understand the birds of this splendid and important site has been started - details of the project (and how you might help) can be found on the ArboProject page. Meanwhile, the Montreal Bird Observatory operates on the reserved research area of Stoneycroft Pond immediately adjacent to the public access sector of the arboretum - their website is well worth a visit.

Directions - from Montreal take the Transcanada (Autoroute 40) westwards in the direction of Ottawa. Take the Morgan exit north and turn left onto Chemin Ste-Mariw which parallels the highway. Continue about 3km until you see the entrance to the arboretum on your right. Alternatively, exit at the next junction signposted Ile Perrot and Ste-Anne-de-Bellvue - follow the signs up the hill for Chemin Ste-Marie and you will find the arboretum on your left north of the haighway. if you cross the bridge off the island, turn aroound and try again.