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The best Montreal zoos to go wild over

Montreal zoos are among the most interesting in North America, the perfect places to explore, learn and have fun

Going to one of Montreal’s zoos is one of the best  things to do with kids  in Montreal, sure, but zoos can make for great date ideas alongside other day trips from Montreal . Perfect for getting out of the house, they’re both educational and entertaining ways to pass the time while brushing up on your knowledge of animals. The city and its surrounding areas are home to some amazing places to explore, sometimes situated in emblematic attractions , so you can knock two items off your bucket list at once!

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Where to find Montreal zoos

1.  The Montréal Biodôme

Perhaps the most well-known zoo/nature centre in the city, the biodome is a huge Montreal attraction  that recreates four ecosystems in the Americas: Tropical rainforests, Laurentian maple forests, the Gulf of St-Lawrence and subpolar regions of the Labrador Coast and the Sub-Antarctic Islands. The indoor facility is home to over 250 species (4,500 animals in total) and a biodiverse botanical garden that contains 500 plant species. 

2.  Granby Zoo

Located in Granby, Quebec at 1.5 hours’ drive time south of Montreal, the zoo is home to a wide array of live animals (nearly 1,500 in total) divided by continent, including sloths, alligators, elephants, condors and snow leopards.  The zoo is also the site for a slew of animal research; it publicly produces available research reports around conservation and biodiversity every year. 

3.  Ecomuseum

Located in Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, the Ecomuseum prides itself on being the only outdoor zoo on the island of Montreal. This kid-friendly haven has a range of animals on exhibit outdoors, from barn owls and eagles to arctic foxes and brown bears. The Ecomuseum also has a vast indoor section which contains fish, amphibians and reptiles. If you’re a fan of slime and creepy crawlies, the indoor section at the Ecomuseum is the place to be.

4.  Montreal Insectarium

Right next to the Biodome, the Montreal Insectarium is a rare space devoted solely to the study and exhibition of bugs. The largest of its kind in North America, it showcases insects both alive and dead, and have a sunny butterfly garden that’s sure to wow visitors of all ages. The insectarium’s layout aims to take you on a tour of an insect’s life cycle; you start in a dark, underground space that mimics what it’s like for an insect before it hatches from its egg or chrysalis. It then takes you up and into a well-lit area that contains live insects of all kinds. It’s a one-of-a-kind learning experience. 

5.  Parc Safari

Located just an hour south of Montreal by car in Hemmingford, Quebec, Parc Safari offers the closest thing to a real-life safari within a relatively short distance. Once there, ride on a bush truck (or your own vehicle) around the park grounds and see giraffes, camels, zebras, and more up close. Then, venture into the park’s feline tunnel, a tube made out of clear windows that runs straight through the large cat enclosure—if you book it advance, you can attend the feeding time for the lions. Cool off at the end of the day with a trip through the Aquaparc that’s equipped with a wave pool, an inner tube river, slides, and more; something to consider if you’ve grown tired of the best pools in Montreal .

6.  Exotarium Montreal

The Exotarium is an interactive zoo, great for those who love reptiles and do their best learning in a hands-on environment. Located an hour north of Montreal, this nature centre has a vast collection of scaly creatures, from alligators to snakes. A visit comes with the opportunity to pet and hold serpents, watch live reptile feedings and other one-of-a-kind experiences. Something for true reptile fans only.

7.  Omega Park

An hour and a quarter’s drive from Montréal in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Omega is a four-season, natural-habitat zoo with a dozen kms of car safari. Drive within feet (or inches!) or indigenous Canadian animals including Arctic wolves, white-tailed deer, bison, beavers and wild turkeys. And when you’re done, explore the hiking trails and restaurant onsite (including a long wine list) for a wild, family-friendly, all-day outing. If you want even more, there are overnighter activities where you can sleep in glassed rooms alongside the wolves and bears.

8.  Papanack Zoo

If you’ve been looking for a reason to visit the national capital, now’s your perfect excuse. Make it a day trip with a detour to Papanack, under two hours from Montreal, or better yet—make it an overnighter with their night safari and overnight camp activities. Among the animals you can see are kangaroos, tigers, owls, monkeys and so many marsupials!

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Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park

MONTREAL — This city is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Thousands of people have arrived carrying blankets and chairs across Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge to get to the park, which is on an island in the St. Lawrence River.

They are expected to be able to briefly view the total solar eclipse at 3:26 p.m.

Montreal's Orchestre Métropolitain, directed by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will accompany the eclipse live.

Cameron Johnson, sitting on the ground in a NASA sweatshirt, says he traveled from Washington, D.C., to see the total eclipse in Montreal.

Johnson drove down to South Carolina to view the solar eclipse in 2017 .

"Last time we saw it we didn't go to a big, crowded place. We just went and found a very secluded area," he says. "So this time trying something different, experience it with other people."

Organizers say they have 150,000 pairs of eclipse glasses to distribute but the crowd could be even larger. Local schools closed for the day.

Nearby, Mylène Desrosiers says she came with her three children, her mother, Guylaine Rivest, and her nephews.

Desrosiers' family lives in the town of L'Assomption, Quebec, just over 20 miles outside Montreal, which she says is not projected to be in the path of totality.

"My son said it was really important to see the total eclipse the one time in the century that you can see it," she says. "He's really interested in everything to do with space, stars. He's really curious, so it was an important moment for him."

The last time a total eclipse was visible from Montreal was in 1932, but the view was cloudy. But today, the conditions are perfect.

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A total solar eclipse is set to pass through parts of Atlantic and Central Canada today, bringing darkness and a possible moment of celestial awe to massive crowds expected to gather in its path.

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Traffic is heavy around Montreal, particularly heading toward the Eastern Townships, where the total eclipse will last the longest.

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Cameras show traffic moving at a crawl on Highway 10 east of Montreal, and a Transport Quebec official says some routes are more congested than usual.

The city’s subway system is also crowded, particularly heading to the station at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the former Expo 67 site, where hordes have gathered to watch the eclipse.

The partial solar eclipse is now visible in parts of Canada.

It’s set to cross into totality at about 3:12 p.m., starting in southwestern Ontario before moving through Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

It will exit Newfoundland at about 3:45 p.m.

The crowd at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau includes a number of international tourists who have come for the solar eclipse.

Michelle Crotteau says she came up from Virginia with a handful of family and friends to spend her 60th birthday “in the path of totality.”

She says she witnessed the total eclipse in the United States in 2017, and calls the experience “magical and awe-inspiring.”

Roger and Sandra Kirkham, from the British island of Jersey, off the French coast, are in Montreal celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

They admit they hadn’t know about the eclipse until recently, but say they’re loving soaking up at the atmosphere at the park, which includes the presence of many children.

Sandra Kirkham says the last total eclipse she saw was in Britain in 1999 — the year the couple married.

Len Seals, an optical engineer who works on NASA telescopes, including the James Webb space telescope, says the eclipse is a chance to see the natural phenomenon as it happens, in person.

Seals travelled to Montreal for the eclipse from Washington, D.C., with his wife and two children.

He says he’s used to looking at things through a computer screen and not with his own eyes, so this is a different experience.

In western Prince Edward Island, near a lighthouse at the tip of North Cape, hundreds of people gathered at the Wind Energy Interpretive Centre, which is normally closed at this time of year.

The centre’s parking lot, flanked by more than two dozen wind turbines, was jammed to overflowing.

Dozens of eclipse-chasers set up lawn chairs and strolled along a rocky spit that juts into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which was decidedly calm despite a stiff westerly breeze.

Spirits were high as the sun shone through a thin layer of high-altitude clouds.

Galina Sherren, an undergraduate physics student at Memorial University, came to Gander, N.L., from St. John’s to view the eclipse with a group of her fellow students.

She says the eclipse provides a unique opportunity to understand more about the sun.

She says the next opportunity people in Newfoundland will have to see a total eclipse will be in 2070, which means today’s eclipse may be a once-in-a-lifetime event for the 22-year-old.

Sherren says the excitement of the event really hit home when she arrived in Gander, where a large community viewing event is planned today.

She says she’s heard that witnessing a rare astronomical spectacle such as a total eclipse can be quite emotional, and she’s prepared for it.

Carole Giangrande and Brian Gibson have been eclipse chasing for 45 years.

The Toronto couple is in Kingston to witness their fifth eclipse, their first being in Gimli, Manitoba in 1979.

Giangrande says so much in the world right now “is so rotten” but watching an eclipse together brings feelings of positivity and wonder.

She says “there’s no human experience that can match it.”

Thousands of people are already gathered at a viewing site in Montreal’s Jean-Drapeau park for what organizers have billed as the “eclipse of the century.”

It’s a bright, sunny day, and people have spread out across the site with picnic blankets, sun hats and small telescopes.

Eight-year-old Albert Duchene can hardly contain his excitement for what he’s calling an “unforgettable moment.”

He says he wanted to come to the viewing site so he could watch the eclipse with people from across Montreal, Canada and from other countries.

This will be Kevin Fitzpatrick’s third total eclipse.

The Nova Scotia resident drove up with his wife and two sons to Fredericton to see the celestial event.

He says it was a lucky case of “being in the right place at the right time” in the past — in Africa and Australia — when he happened to see two previous total solar eclipses.

But this time is special because he wants to see the reaction of his sons — three-year-old Rourke and seven-year-old Connor — as the sun slides behind the moon.

The family wore eclipse-themed T-shirts for the special day.

Tommy Donovan drove up to Fredericton from Lantz, N.S., last night to see his first total solar eclipse today.

He came equipped with a camera fitted with a solar cover so he could get a few pictures of the sun, sun spots and the partial eclipse.

He says as soon as totality sets in, he’s looking to take photos of the sun, streamers and magnetic loops — shards of light shooting out from the corona.

Donovan says he wants to “feel” and “immerse” himself in the eclipse and not just take pictures of the event.

Scott Rhind travelled up to Niagara Falls, Ont., from just south of Detroit to see today’s solar eclipse.

He saw the most recent one in 2017 from his brother’s place in Tennessee, and he says he’s not sure he’ll make it to 2044 to see the next one, so today might be his last shot.

Rhind has been parked in a lawn chair right in front of the Falls since 8:30 a.m. to secure his spot.

He’s been planning this trip since last July.

Greg Slater, a dentist from Toronto, has been planning for today’s solar eclipse for a while.

He says he booked the day off from work at the beginning of the year so he could travel somewhere along the path of totality.

He landed on Kingston — a last minute pivot from Niagara Falls, where clouds are in the forecast.

Slater says it seems to be paying off, as clouds are clearing and offering a better chance to view the eclipse.

Benoit Reeves, a science communicator and son of late Canadian astrophysicist Hubert Reeves, travelled from Paris to Quebec just to see the eclipse.

The Montreal-born Reeves says he’s already witnessed eclipses in the past and it was such a moving, powerful experience, he simply had to attend.

He was attending an event at the Astrolab in Mont Megantic, east of Montreal, where 2,500 people got tickets to watch the eclipse today.

Reeves says the conditions are magnificent, there is good weather and the path of totality passes right over Mont Megantic.

Seven-year-old Avalon Gardner-Duffy, who drove up to Fredericton with her parents and siblings from Nova Scotia, says she’s very excited to see her first solar eclipse.

She says she’s looking forward to the “black bump” of the moon blocking the sun, and “the shine coming up from behind.”

Her mother told her and her siblings to make sure they didn’t miss the eclipse by having to use the washroom at the moment the sun is blocked by the moon.

They laughed and agreed it was an important point.

Two friends from York University are among those flocking to Niagara Falls to witness this afternoon’s solar eclipse.

Iyalie Russell and Gabby Gregor met in a history of astronomy class last year, and their professor told them about the upcoming eclipse.

They woke up at 3 a.m. to drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Ont.

Gregor says they’ve watched lunar eclipses together before, so they wanted to continue their eclipse-watching tradition.

An 89-year-old resident of Kingston, Ont., says this won’t be his first solar eclipse, but it will be pretty special.

Tom Rance says for some people, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience — “almost like watching the Leafs win the Stanley Cup.”

Rance is among the first people to head to Lake Ontario Park, where the city is holding a viewing.

The eclipse prompted the Canadian women’s soccer team to train earlier today, ahead of tomorrow’s SheBelieves Cup final against the U.S. in Columbus, Ohio.

The shift also allows the players to watch the eclipse with protective glasses purchased for the entire group.

The city is just outside the path of totality. At the peak of the eclipse, the sun will be about 99.6 per cent shrouded in shadow.

Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques says a total solar eclipse is a rare chance for people to have a direct connection with what’s happening in space.

He says getting to feel the moon’s shadow on Earth is a reminder of the “cosmic ballet” that’s constantly playing out in space.

While total solar eclipses happen somewhere on earth almost every year, he says there hasn’t been one in his home city of Montreal since the 1930s.

He says eclipses also provide scientists an opportunity to learn more about the sun and to study its properties.

People are slowly trickling into Kingston’s Lake Ontario Park, unpacking blankets, chairs and coolers filled with drinks and snacks.

One man from Toronto says he’s considering driving to Montreal, which he says has clear skies forecasted, as he eyes the cloud coverage coming off from the lake.

City of Kingston workers at the park were all given free glasses to view the eclipse.

Residents of Burgeo, N.L., woke up to clear blue skies as they prepared to celebrate the solar eclipse, which holds particular resonance in the town.

British cartographer Cpt. James Cook experienced a partial eclipse in 1766 on Eclipse Island, which is just off the shore from Burgeo.

Michael Ward, the fishing village’s town clerk manager, says the town will celebrate today’s spectacular solar event while honouring its special place in eclipse history.

He says there are songs and smudging ceremonies planned with the Burgeo First Nation, and the local fire department will sound an alarm when the moon blocks the sun completely, signalling that it’s safe for everyone to remove their eclipse glasses.

Officials in Kingston, Ont., have blocked off several streets near downtown to accommodate throngs of eclipse watchers.

Locals are debating whether the city will see more people today than they did in 2016 when The Tragically Hip played their final show there.

As of this morning, just a handful of people were on the shore of Lake Ontario Park waiting for the eclipse.

Eclipse watchers in Niagara Falls, Ont. are lining up to try to break a Guinness World Record.

The city is trying to get 300 people to dress up in sun costumes.

A sign by the falls reads those participating must be wearing black, yellow or white pants.

Officials say it’s a fun way to celebrate the solar eclipse _ which will be on full view in the border community.

Niagara Falls is in the path of totality — a swath of North America which will see the skies go completely dark.

The city of Niagara Falls is reminding residents to “prioritize safety” as crowds gather to witness the eclipse.

The border community is one of the best places in North America to view the eclipse.

Officials are warning of traffic congestion and long lines.

Niagara Regional police warn that many roads will be closed due to the celestial event.

The city is urging eclipse watchers to “make smart choices.” It is not safe to look at the eclipse without special glasses.

The downtown area of Niagara Falls, Ont., is quite lively this morning. Several people are strolling by the falls, and many were seen lined up outside a Tim Hortons.

A row of portable washrooms are sitting across from the falls where the cruise operates. The city has set up a stage next to the portable washrooms. A big and bright sun is peeking through mostly cloudy skies every few minutes by the falls.

A shisha lounge with a tent set up outside has put out a sign saying eclipse glasses are being sold here.

Forecasts suggest cloudy skies may spoil the view for some eclipse chasers in southern Ontario.

Sean Akiyama, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the Niagara region is forecast to see mainly cloudy skies, with better conditions expected on the eastern and southwestern edges of the province.

Eclipse chasers in Quebec and the Maritimes are in better shape, with the forecast showing clear or mostly clear skies in those areas.

A low-pressure system looming over Newfoundland is also expected to bring some cloud cover to some parts of the island.

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What can you do in Montréal in winter?

Here it is. The cold season is upon us Montréaler’s and we had the first snowfall to prove it. If you’re happy to see snow again but shudder at the thought of shivering in Québec’s notoriously frigid weather, don’t panic! Winter in Montréal comes with a full range of activities that will help you quickly forget your fears. Without further ado, here’s a list of things you can do to enjoy this time of year and make the most of the season.

Hit the city’s parks for some winter fun

With its many parks, Montréal is the perfect place to explore winter sports. Definitely one of my favourite things to do in the city. Whether you’re into skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, you’ll have many options to choose from. And the best part is, you don’t have to pay for anything. All you need is your own equipment.

I highly recommend La Fontaine Park and Mount Royal Park . They both have slopes that are ideal for skiing and tobogganing, and lakes that freeze over, creating a winter wonderland for skaters to enjoy.

No skates? No problem. Just rent a pair at the Beaver Lake pavilion in Mount Royal Park.

Spend the day at Parc Omega

If you love animals, this outing has your name on it!

Parc Omega, a safari park about a 90-minute drive from Montréal, is home to various species of Canadian wildlife, including moose, caribou, wolves, bison, and bears, that you can observe from the comfort of your car.

If you’d rather explore the park on foot, you can hike the trails, visit a farm, watch the wolves or walk the rope bridges. The park also pays tribute to the Indigenous Peoples who once lived on the land.

Spending a day at Parc Omega is like going back in time immersed in nature. Guaranteed!

Check out the Christmas markets

Montréal becomes truly magical during the holiday season. And it’s no wonder! The city has no fewer than three Christmas markets and it’s all decked in lights and festive decorations that will surely get you in the holiday spirit.

A Christmas market is the place to go if you want to pick up gifts for your loved ones or a souvenir for yourself. You can also stroll between the little huts and admire the work of local artisans. You’ll love it—trust me.

So, when you get the chance, head over to the Great Christmas Market at the Quartier des Spectacles , to the Jean-Talon Christmas Market or to the Montréal Christmas Village at Atwater Market .

Go to an art exhibition

If you’d rather stay indoors and art is your thing, why not visit some of Montréal’s many art exhibitions?

My favourite venues are OASIS immersion and the PHI Centre .

• OASIS immersion , located at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, is Canada’s largest indoor immersive destination. The programming changes every six months, so you can come back and enjoy the sensory experience over and over again. The exhibition currently on display, VAN GOGH – Distorsion, is definitely worth seeing! Since the shows are extremely popular, make sure you buy your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out.
• For more exhibitions that explore the elements of light and sound, pop into the PHI Centre . Visit their website to check out the many activities and exhibitions the Centre has to offer.

Spend an afternoon at Céramic Café

Don’t feel like getting out in the cold? Love arts and crafts? Then I suggest spending an afternoon at Céramic Café. It’s a café where you can paint ceramics (like cups, plates, bowls and vases) while enjoying a hot drink and a snack.

A smart way to stay out of the cold and let your creativity flow!

Contrary to what people usually imagine before moving to Montréal, Québec winters are really not that bad. Quite the opposite, in fact. The snowy season is a magical time and a great opportunity to try lots of different activities and create lasting memories. You just have to learn to make the most of it.

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Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park

MONTREAL — This city is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Thousands of people have arrived carrying blankets and chairs across Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge to get to the park, which is on an island in the St. Lawrence River.

They are expected to be able to briefly view the total solar eclipse at 3:26 p.m.

Montreal's Orchestre Métropolitain, directed by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will accompany the eclipse live.

Cameron Johnson, sitting on the ground in a NASA sweatshirt, says he traveled from Washington, D.C., to see the total eclipse in Montreal.

Johnson drove down to South Carolina to view the solar eclipse in 2017 .

"Last time we saw it we didn't go to a big, crowded place. We just went and found a very secluded area," he says. "So this time trying something different, experience it with other people."

Organizers say they have 150,000 pairs of eclipse glasses to distribute but the crowd could be even larger. Local schools closed for the day.

Nearby, Mylène Desrosiers says she came with her three children, her mother, Guylaine Rivest, and her nephews.

Desrosiers' family lives in the town of L'Assomption, Quebec, just over 20 miles outside Montreal, which she says is not projected to be in the path of totality.

"My son said it was really important to see the total eclipse the one time in the century that you can see it," she says. "He's really interested in everything to do with space, stars. He's really curious, so it was an important moment for him."

The last time a total eclipse was visible from Montreal was in 1932, but the view was cloudy. But today, the conditions are perfect.

Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

SAFARI AVENTURE

NEW THIS YEAR!

Driving through Safari Aventure in your own vehicle will be possible only in the afternoon.

In the morning, you can discover Safari Aventure in a new ecological way, aboard our new electric bush trucks!

Go on an Aventure!

Safari Aventure is divided into three areas: Africa, Eurasia and the Americas. On this 4 km journey, you can observe, photograph, touch and feed dromedaries, watussis, bisons, elks, greater kudus and many more magnificient species.  You will create memories for life!

Please give your new friends only lettuce, celery, cucumber or the animal food sold on site.

Please do not give carrots, apples, corn or vegetables from the cabbage family to the animals. Fruits and sweet vegetables, as well as crucifers, can cause digestion problems and health issues to several species. Thank you.

RULES TO FOLLOW IN SAFARI AVENTURE

Road safety standards must be respected in Safari Aventure.

It is forbidden to sit in the box of pickup trucks, and to keep the rear and sliding doors of vans, SUVs and hatchbacks open.

Feed the animals only with green vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber and celery, or with the animal food sold on site.

The right lane is for feeding the animals, the left lane is to drive along.

Please follow the instructions specific to each section, as indicated on signs along the way.

Do not throw garbage out the window, trash cans are available at the exit of Safari Aventure.

AUTHORIZED VEHICLES

Jeeps are allowed but must have their half doors in place.

Motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles and other vehicles that do not offer side protection are prohibited.

For the safety of our animals, trailers are prohibited. They must be unhooked and left in the parking lot before entering Safari Aventure.

Bicycles and other large objects tied on a rear rack must be removed before entering Safari Aventure. 

Buses and recreational vehicles are allowed in Safari Aventure.

Meet the animals of Safari Aventure!

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Parc Omega: A Guide to Quebec’s Safari Park

November 24, 2018

Parc Omega is a safari park. It’s the perfect place to visit if you want to see some of Canada’s wildlife. We so seldom get to see animals in the wild, even those of us who are avid outdoors people. Parc Omega gives you this opportunity and allows you to interact with animals that should otherwise be given a wide breadth in the wild.

This post provides you with information about the park, its animals, and location. It also gives you some idea of when to visit, what to bring, and what to expect.

399 QC-323, Montebello

The Park is located near Montebello, Québec approximately an hour drive from Ottawa and 1.5 hours from Montréal.

The entrance to Parc Omega will lead you to a small kiosk where you will pay the entrance fee. Upon payment, you’ll receive a map with the location of the various animals. Signs near the entrance tell you to tune your radio to the Parc Omega station. Doing this will get you a broadcasted tour from your car’s audio system. The broadcast teaches you about the park’s animals and gives you some history of First Nations in Canada.

At the kiosk, the park staff will inform you of any specific instructions for your stay. For us, this included instructions not to feed the male animals because it was mating season. They also told us to be cautious on our drive up a specific snow-covered hill. After paying the fee and receiving any special instructions, your safari adventure begins. The car tour is relatively short. Depending on how often you stop and feed the animals, it will take you 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

If you didn’t bring any carrots with you to feed the animals, you can pick some up at the Park House. It is located at the beginning of the drive. You are not permitted to feed the animals anything other than carrots.

The Animals at Parc Omega

The park boasts over 15 species of animals. These include black bear, cinnamon bear, rocky mountain goat, alpine ibex, coyote, moose, gray wolf, black wolf, caribou, arctic fox, musk oxen, red deer, white-tailed deer, fallow deer, raccoon, and prairie bison. You’re also likely to encounter different species of birds. We saw ravens, chickadees, vultures, wild turkeys and a blue heron.

What to Expect

Unlike a zoo, which often cages animals in small quarters, the animals in Parc Omega are given larger and more natural enclosures. This means that you won’t always get an up-close view of some animals like the bison, wolves, or bears. But it’s better for the animals this way. That being said, these are much smaller territories than the animals would have in the wild.

The deer, elk, caribou, and boar have the full range of the park minus the enclosed areas which house their predators. The behaviour of these free roamers is more like domesticated animals than their equivalents in the wild.

There are a couple animal shows put on by the park. Try to catch the wolf show, it runs a couple times a day and you can learn lots about the park’s wolves. The park guide will explain wolf pack dynamics using “alpha behaviour theory.” The theory will hold true for the wolves kept at the park but it is not true for wolves in the wild. You can check out my post about wolf pack dynamics to learn more.

In the summertime, the park also hosts a birds of prey show. I’ve never seen the show myself, but it is well-reviewed online.

What to Bring

While you can buy food at the park, I suggest that you pack a lunch which will save you both time (waiting in lines) and money. There are three picnic areas at Parc Omega. They are located at the Park House, Land of First Nations, and Land of the Pioneers. Don’t be surprised if the animals join you at your picnic!

Bring your camera. You will get some amazing shots of the deer, elk, caribou, and boar regardless of whether you are snapping photos on your phone or DSLR. If you want up-close shots of some of the other animals, you might need a zoom or telephoto lens.

Bring appropriate footwear for the weather conditions. You have to walk a short distance to see the gray wolves and there is a short trail in Land of the First Nations that is nice to visit.

Finally, if you have animal allergies, pack some allergy medication.

The entrance fee to the park varies depending on the season. You do not pay by car but by person. The price can be steep but a family rate is available (2 parents and 2 children).

Each season will be a slightly different experience at Parc Omega:

In fall, the park has the added bonus of beautiful autumn foliage. Keep in mind, you won’t be able to feed any of the male deer species from October – November. This is the mating season and they can become aggressive if fed.

The winter is the low season. The park fees are slightly lower and there are fewer people around. If you go on a weekday morning, you might find that you have the park almost all to yourself. The only animal you won’t be able to see is the bears which will be hibernating in their dens.

In spring, you may get to see newborns! Some people say the highlight of their trip was seeing baby bears who recently emerged from their dens.

The summer is peak season. The park is busier, and the entrance fee is more expensive. Peak summertime hours are from 11am – 2pm. It’s best to arrive earlier or later to try to beat the crowds. On really hot summer days, it’s possible that some of the animals will be seeking shelter from the sun.

A Word of Caution

Some people are concerned about their car being damaged by the animals. We’ve never had an issue with this, but it is possible. On our first visit, we noticed that a goat looked like it wanted to jump up onto our car. This would have likely resulted in damage. We just made sure to keep driving slowly so it didn’t have the opportunity.

I’m sure 90 percent of incidents of car damage are caused by people acting irresponsibly. For example, I saw an Instagram video of young people teasing some of the deer and then getting their car “hoofed” pretty badly as a result. Parc Omega is not responsible for any damages that may be caused by the animals.

I hope you get the opportunity to visit Parc Omega! If you do, let me know in the comments section what you thought of the experience.

Finally, remember that this is a curated safari park. Please treat animals you encounter in the wild with respect – never feed them, give them lots of space, and try not to disturb them.

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Montreal eclipse updates: Thousands gather at Parc Jean-Drapeau ahead of 2:14 p.m. start

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The main attraction of Quebec’s total solar eclipse on April 8 will, of course, be the moon moving in front of the sun, but there’s a lot more to the experience than just that, according to those who have witnessed total eclipses before.

Read our full story, by Katelyn Thomas.

Snacks are important during eclipses

From The Associated Press:

The moon has started to cover up the sun as a partial eclipse begins over the South Pacific.

Millions along a narrow corridor in North America from Mexico’s Pacific coast to eastern Canada hope for clouds to clear as they eagerly wait for totality to reach their location.

A Mexican beach town is first in line for totality.

Valeria Rosas says her four kids had been so excited by an October partial solar eclipse that passed over southeast Mexico, that she decided to go to Mazatlan, Mexico, a Pacific coast beach city, for Monday’s total eclipse.

The 32-year-old drove eight hours from Leon, Guanajuato, with 10 friends and relatives.

They joined hundreds of others in a beachside park under blue skies streaked with wispy clouds. It’s the first part of North America that will get to see the total eclipse.

Rosas’ mother, Carmen Loza Rodriguez, recalled that Rosas was a baby when Mexico last saw a total solar eclipse in 1991.

“How cool that we have the opportunity to experience it in this digital age, that we can share it with the world,” Rosas said.

It’s going to be a bit cloudy

Demand high for eclipse glasses at the old port, montrealers were asked to dim their lights in 1932.

Before Montreal’s Aug. 31, 1932, total solar eclipse, McGill asked Premier Louis-Alexandre Taschereau to declare the day a holiday.

“Sir Arthur Currie, McGill Principal and Vice-Chancellor (1920-1933) and the Royal Astronomical Society wanted all faculty members and the citizens of Montreal to be able to witness this phenomena,” McGill’s library department says in a blog post.

“Currie petitioned (Taschereau) to grant a holiday and to have Montrealers dim their lights. Taschereau decided not to grant a full holiday but thought it would be possible to have ‘the people of our Province’ power down their lights for the duration of the eclipse.”

Read their correspondence here

Gazette reporter Katelyn Thomas will be covering today’s event from Parc Jean-Drapeau.

Thousands of people are already waiting for the show.

You could, of course, view the total solar eclipse on your own. But the experience may be more memorable if you view it with others.

Several group eclipse-viewing events will give people that opportunity. They’re free and open to the public.

Read our full story, by Susan Schwartz.

“Lots of traffic on the Champlain Bridge and Highway 10 heading east,” colleague Steve Faguy reported a few minutes ago .

“If your plan is to go to the townships today, leave earlier (like, nowish). Google Maps is actually suggesting going via Drummondville as an option.”

Approaches to the Jacques-Cartier Bridge are also reportedly backed up .

Eclipse watchers converge on Quebec’s Eastern Townships

The Eastern Townships is one of the best regions from which to observe the eclipse, according to this article, by Morgan Lowrie of The Canadian Press:

Evan Zucker has been on a cross-continent journey from San Diego, chasing clear skies ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse.

While he originally planned on watching in Texas, a cloudy forecast had him and his wife, Paula, packing up their Kia SUV with their cameras and telescopes and starting the long drive to Sherbrooke, Que., 130 kilometres east of Montreal.

Eclipse chasing, he said, is “all about the weather.”

In order to maximize his chances, the 68-year-old made cancellable reservations a year ago in half a dozen cities that fall along the eclipse’s path, including Dallas; Little Rock, Ark.; and Rochester, N.Y.

While he may still change his mind, he expects Quebec’s Eastern Townships to be his final destination, and he believes other eclipse-watchers will follow. As the forecast in the southwestern United States has darkened, he said the best weather is increasingly looking like it will be in the northeast, including parts of Quebec and New Brunswick.

Lysandre Michaud-Verreault, a spokeswoman for the regional tourism office, said the Eastern Townships are ready for an influx, with more than 40 viewing parties and events planned. She said the region is special because it offers stargazing potential that goes beyond the eclipse.

“It’s exceedingly rare for such a unique astronomical phenomenon to take place here, where the heart of the eclipse is positioned above two dark sky preserves and above the ASTROlab,” Michaud-Verreault said, referring to an observatory and astronomy museum near Lac-Megantic, Que. “It’s really something for the Eastern Townships.”

As they make their way toward Quebec, Zucker and his wife have been dealing with “really bad weather” on the road, including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding. “It’s been a real challenge,” he said. But it will be worth it if he can reach clear skies to watch his 10th total eclipse.

Zucker said he’s been fascinated by the celestial phenomenon since he was a teenager in New York, when at 14 years old he convinced some of his teachers to drive him to Virginia for his first total eclipse on March 7, 1970.

“It’s just very visceral,” said Zucker, who spoke to The Canadian Press as he travelled north from Ohio. “The sun basically disappears, replaced by a big black disc of the moon and the white curly atmosphere of the corona around it.

“It’s like nothing else you can see on Earth.”

The flagship event in the Eastern Townships will take place in and around the ASTROlab, where scientists and presenters will guide activities, and an outdoor stage will be set up to broadcast the eclipse’s progress on a giant screen.

Many towns will host their own smaller events, with amateur astronomers on hand to give explanations, as well as food, crafts and free eclipse glasses to protect eyesight.

A history museum in Magog, Que., is offering an old-fashioned eclipse day, complete with actors in period costumes and the chance to build a pinhole eclipse box and safely observe the celestial phenomenon through it. Hampden, Que., is having a viewing event featuring free eclipse-themed food, including “solar” juice, “meteorite” cotton candy and “total eclipse” pizza.

The region has several ski hills, and most of them are hosting guided hikes or chairlift rides for viewing parties on the summit, Michaud-Verreault said.

Zucker says he likely won’t be at a major event. While he likes to watch with others and will bring hundreds of eclipse glasses to hand out, he travels with 11 still and video cameras and three telescopes, which require a lot of room.

He says he’s hoping to find a spot with a good view of not only the eclipse itself but also the different horizons, so he can photograph the moon’s shadow coming in from the southwest and departing to the northeast.

While he had originally dubbed this month’s event the “great American eclipse,” his northern trip has him calling it the “Great North American eclipse” instead. A solar eclipse in 2017 was only in the U.S., he said. “This one is in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.”

Montreal’s last total eclipse, 92 years ago, was a bit of a disappointment because clouds obscured the view. But the briefly darkened city was still something to behold, according to Montreal newspapers of the day.

I looked back at what happened in Montreal on Aug. 31, 1932, in this piece for the Saturday paper .

Below are some clippings.

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra has created an eclipse Spotify playlist.

It’s “perfectly synchronized with the duration and different phases of the eclipse,” the MSO says.

“Let yourself be carried away by a varied selection of instrumental music, from Handel to Philip Glass, including the soundtrack of the movie Dune.

“For the ultimate listening experience, start this playlist on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2:14 p.m. And if you’re lucky enough to be in the Quartier des spectacles in Montreal, put on your glasses and let the music envelop you as it echoes through the outdoor speakers. 🎶”

For more information, visit the MSO’s eclipse page .

Dark Side of the Moon

The Mont-Mégantic Astrolab astronomy activity centre is having its moment in the sun.

When the Moon meets the sun around 3:28 p.m., people who are at the facility in Mont-Mégantic provincial park will be able to spend 3 minutes and 28 seconds in the moon’s shadow, La Presse Canadienne reports.

That’s a minute more than most Montrealers and a few seconds more than Sherbrooke residents.

The Astrolab has been preparing for eclipse day for over a year – 2,500 people are expected, said park spokesperson Marie-Georges Bélanger.

“People from Montreal, Quebec, but also the United States and France” are expected, she said.

“Being at Mont-Mégantic on the day of the eclipse is truly a privilege because people will be surrounded by a team of specialists, science communicators,” Bélanger said.

The Astrolab team is preparing a show to be broadcast live on social networks, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit Astrolab’s eclipse webpage .

Legault visits Longueuil elementary school

Premier François Legault will observe the phenomenon with children at an elementary school in Longueuil this afternoon.

During a 1932 total eclipse, the premier of the day – Louis-Alexandre Taschereau – met his cabinet early so he could enjoy the eclipse. He wasn’t very talkative as he left the National Assembly, the Montreal Star reported on its front page.

No bikes or dogs on the Yellow Line

With a large crowd expected at the planetarium’s Parc Jean-Drapeau viewing event, bikes and dogs won’t be allowed on the métro Yellow Line for much of the day.

Wide-open spaces will offer the best views

“There’s no real ‘best’ spot and you don’t need to overthink this,” Trevor Kjorlien, a local astronomy fan , says on his website, Plateau Astro.

“Most importantly: make sure you’re in the blue part of the map below. And the further ‘in’ to the blue you are, the longer totality time you’ll get. So if you’re in the Old Port, you’ll get more totality time than if you were in Parc Jarry, for instance.”

He says “a wide open space like a park is ideal. This will give you a good view of the 360-degree sunset that happens at totality.”

Kjorlien offers a few suggestions that might work, along with the pros and cons of each.

His recommendations include several big parks: Jeanne-Mance, La Fontaine, Angrignon and Jarry. Also on the list are St-Joseph’s Oratory, the Outremont Lookout and Beaver Lake,

For details, visit Plateau Astro .

Marc Jobin, an astronomer at the Montreal Planetarium and seasoned eclipse chaser, knows the ins and outs of eclipse-watching, having witnessed 10 total solar eclipses over the past 25 years.

“You’re really plunged into an environment that changes around you, and it’s supernatural,” he said. “It works on very primitive behaviours.”

Katelyn Thomas spoke to local astronomers about what to look out for.

Read her full story .

City to give out 150,000 pairs of eclipse glasses at Parc Jean-Drapeau event

One of today’s biggest group viewing events will take place at Parc Jean-Drapeau.

The city says the site provides “an ideal eclipse-watching area, with many uninterrupted vantage points toward the sun in a charming location.”

Experts from the Planetarium and Espace pour la vie will “enlighten curious onlookers and hand out 150,000 pairs of glasses for safe viewing of the eclipse.”

The site – at the métro Yellow Line’s Parc Jean-Drapeau station – opens at 11 a.m.

For more information, visit the Planetarium website .

For a list of other public events, read our story, by Susan Schwartz .

Here’s how it works

Mother nature is cooperating.

Today’s Environment Canada forecast calls for an unobstructed view of the sun.

Along with clear skies, the city will enjoy a high of 16 Celcius — double the average high for April 8.

Montrealers should count themselves lucky.

In 1932, the last time the island experienced a total solar eclipse, the skies were very cloudy, leaving skygazers grumbling.

In February 1979, Montreal was prepared for a partial eclipse, with 77 per cent of the sun expected to be covered by the moon.

The Montreal Star headline the next day: “Blizzard blocks eclipse.”

Do you really need eclipse glasses?

Eclipse glasses are essential to safely watch the moon gradually move in front of the sun.

But there are other ways to view partial phases of the eclipse if you can’t get your hands on a pair — and they’re not necessary during the short period of totality when the sun is completely blocked.

Read our full story, by Katelyn Thomas

Being outdoors is safe, but be cautious

The Quebec government is offering advice to people worried about being outside during the eclipse.

“Being outdoors during a solar eclipse is not a health hazard if you’re not looking directly at the sun,” the province says. ” You can enjoy your usual outdoor activities throughout the eclipse.”

Here are some of the government’s tips:

For driving during the solar eclipse

It is safe to drive during the eclipse. However, do not allow this spectacular phenomenon to distract you while driving. Windows, even tinted ones, and the windshield of your vehicle do not afford adequate protection to watch the eclipse. Do not directly observe the sun and do not use solar eclipse glasses since they only allow you to see the sun and cannot, therefore, be worn while driving.

Do not stop your vehicle on the road or on the shoulder to watch the eclipse. You must at all times comply with the Highway Safety Code and allow emergency vehicles to circulate.

Traffic congestion and slowdowns are possible in areas where a total eclipse will be visible and near numerous assembly sites organized to observe the eclipse. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Consult the Québec 511 website or dial 511 for information on the state of the road network.

Heavier demand for electric vehicle charging stations is also anticipated in certain sectors. Plan recharging time for your vehicle accordingly.

If you work outdoors 

To protect your health and safety, as well as your physical and psychological well-being, please observe the following recommendations if you’re an outdoor worker.

• Do not look directly at the eclipse without proper protection for the duration of the eclipse.
• For personnel who have to look up to the sky, we recommend keeping the sun out of their field of vision (e.g. standing with their backs to the sun).
• Avoid observing or photographing the eclipse through a lens (e.g. cell phone, binoculars, telescope) without a suitable solar filter. Activities with this type of equipment should be postponed until after the eclipse to limit all risks.

If you have pets or livestock

As pets are unlikely to look at the sun, the risk to their eyes is low. To minimize these risks, you can keep your pet indoors. However, your pet may become excited during the eclipse. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian.

During a solar eclipse, farm animals may sometimes react as if it were evening, adopting nocturnal behaviour (e.g., returning to the barn or stable, lying down, or eating). Others may stop their activities for a few minutes out of curiosity. As with pets, farm animals don’t tend to look at the sun, so there’s little risk of damage to their eyes.

Read more on Quebec’s eclipse page .

• Opinion: Why you should be totally stoked about totality
• Are you inside the path of totality of Quebec's total solar eclipse?
• Why the April 8 solar eclipse is totally a big deal

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Jerry Grote, catcher for 1969 Miracle Mets, dies at 81

Updated on: April 8, 2024 / 5:58 AM EDT / CBS/AP

NEW YORK — Jerry Grote, the catcher who helped transform the New York Mets from perennial losers into the 1969 World Series champions, died Sunday. He was 81.

Grote had suffered from heart issues and died in Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said. Grote had been scheduled for a procedure and died of respiratory failure during the procedure, Horwitz said.

At two-time All-Star, Grote played 16 major league seasons and batted .252 with 39 homers and 404 RBIs.

"Backbone of a young Mets team who captured the heart of New York City," Mets owner Steve Cohen and wife Alex said in a statement.

Grote had played two seasons with the Houston Colt .45s when the Mets acquired him in October 1965 for a player to be named, who turned out to be pitcher Tom Parsons.

Launched as an expansion team in 1962 to replace the departed New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, the Mets finished ninth or 10th in their first seven seasons before a remarkable turnaround in 1969.

"We were not supposed to do anything," Grote said at the 50th anniversary celebration in 2019. "And we did it all."

Grote nurtured a young pitching staff led by Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Gary Gentry, The Mets overtook the Chicago Cubs and moved into first place for the first time in their history on Sept. 10. They finished 100-62 to win the NL East by eight games, then swept three games from Atlanta in the first NL Championship Series and beat highly favored Baltimore in a five-game World Series.

"He was the glue that kept the staff together," Mets star Cleon Jones said in a statement.

Grote was a first-time All-Star in 1968, starting for the NL in the All-Star Game at Houston's Astrodome and batting .282.

He hit .252 with six homers and 40 RBIs in 1969, starting 100 games behind the plate. On the night the Mets moved into the division lead, he caught all 21 innings in a doubleheader sweep of Montreal.

Grote caught every inning of the postseason. He had a two-out single off Dave McNally in the ninth inning of World Series Game 2 to put runners at the corners, and Al Weis followed with an RBI single that lifted the Mets to a 2-1 win. Grote doubled off Dick Hall leading off the 10th inning of Game 4, and pinch-runner Rod Gaspar scored on J.C. Martin's sacrifice bunt for another 2-1 victory.

"Without Jerry, we don't win in 1969," Mets outfielder and first baseman Art Shamsky said in a statement. "It's as simple as that."

Grote was the Mets' primary catcher from 1966-71, then started sharing time with Duffy Dyer in 1972. He helped the Mets win another NL pennant in 1973. Praised for his defense, Grote made his second All-Star team in 1974.

"He was the best catcher I ever threw to," Mets pitcher Jon Matlack said in a statement.

Following the emergence of John Stearns, Grote was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 1977, became a free agent after the 1978 season and then retired. He changed his mind three years later and split 1981 with Kansas City and the Dodgers. He had a career-best seven RBIs on June 3, 1981, hitting a grand slam off Seattle's Ken Clay.

Gerald Wayne Grote was born in San Antonio on Oct. 6, 1942. He was a three-sport star at MacArthur High and attended Trinity University in San Antonio, where he gained catching skill with the help of former big leaguer Del Baker, an adviser to the team.

In the days before the amateur draft, Grote was signed by Houston scout Red Murff in 1962 and made his big league debut on Sept. 21, 1963. Grote entered in the fifth inning against Philadelphia at Colt Stadium and hit a sacrifice fly off Dallas Green in his first plate appearance.

Grote was traded to the Mets after Murff switched to New York and recommended his acquisition.

Twice divorced, Grote is survived by his third wife, Cheryl; son Jeff; daughters Jennifer Jackson and Sandy Deloney; and step-daughter Laurel Leudecke, according to the Mets.

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Canada sending another evacuation flight out of Haiti

By Alyssia Rubertucci

Posted April 8, 2024 2:52 pm.

Canada is offering an additional evacuation flight out of Haiti next week due to a spike in the number of requests to flee the Caribbean country as it deals with gang violence and a shortage of food and medicines in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

Three flights have already made their way to Montreal and members of La Maison d’Haiti in the St-Michel borough were on hand to facilitate the arrival of hundreds of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and their close relatives. 

“It is not enough, in the sense that there are so many Haitians who have family there. Is this a repatriation only of Canadian citizens? Is this a repatriation to relieve the families here, who are Canadian citizens? Is this really a support or is it just a technical thing? Plus, they took forever to repatriate. Canada is among the last countries repatriating,” explained Marjorie Villefranche, the executive director of Maison d’Haiti.

“There is a population here, of Canadians, of Haitian origin, who are worried about their families there. So there are no numbers. We are talking about human people.”

The evacuation for Canadians began two weeks ago, as gangs reportedly control some 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince and launch daily attacks in the capital city.

“There is a difficult chaotic situation, with literally armed gangs shooting at each other and killing the population, in fact, and destroying everything around them. they destroyed the national library, they destroyed the archives – we wonder what they want,” said Villefranche.

“My friends are in Port-au-Prince, they are locked up in their homes, with difficulty to get food, and gasoline, because there is no electricity, only generators.”

Stephania Dorvilus, who moved to Montreal from Haiti in November, is worried for her friends there.

“I’m trying not to focus on the situation because it stresses me,” said Dorvilus.

“People are leaving their homes, to feel comfortable and safe from armed gangs. So I don’t want to say that they should stay and let the gangs kill them, but I think that they should unite, so that the situation changes. “

Haitian-Montrealer Walter Scott says he hopes to see that happen soon.

“To give a certain breath to these people, you know, who have never stopped suffering from poverty. And this has been happening for a very, very, very long time,” said Scott.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said in a message on social media that officials logged numerous extra requests leading up to what was set to be the last scheduled government-sponsored flight out of the country. Anyone who wishes to leave should contact Global Affairs Canada. 

Meanwhile, those at the Maison d’Haiti here in Montreal want to see action to end this crisis.

“What we are asking for is that Canada takes the leadership to resolve this situation with us, not for us,” said Villefranche.

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Current conditions observed at: montréal-trudeau int'l airport 3:00 pm edt monday 8 april 2024.

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Mostly Cloudy

Forecast Forecast issued : 11:30 AM EDT Monday 8 April 2024

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Detailed Forecast Forecast issued : 11:30 AM EDT Monday 8 April 2024

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