Explore Laval's Parc Bernard-Landry - Nature & Wildlife
A lovely park with a small pond and a creek located near the river Prairies which separates the Island of Montreal from the Island of Laval. Can be easily accessed by metro.
How to get to Parc Bernard-Landry
Take the metro line orange till station Cartier. Walk 15 minutes South. Starting in April, the park is easily accessible by bike from Montreal and Laval.
What to See Here
Primary destination in May and June to observe and record American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans), and Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Occasionally, you may spot birds of prey and foxes. It’s a large park with various excellent spots for birdwatching.
Photography Tips
Every year in May and June, we head to this park to record frogs. The pond allows you to get close to the water surface and take photos of amphibians very close. We shot some spectacular photos of amphibians here.
This park is renown for Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Because they are nesting in this park, you will be able to take photos of ducklings in spring.
Carry with you a long lens for opportunities to take photos of birds of prey: Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus), Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) and Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio). Particularly late winter, very early spring.
Observed Animals by Season
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.
Observed Flowering Plants by Season
| Species | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) | - | - | x | - |
| Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) | x | - | - | - |
| Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) | - | - | x | - |
| New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) | - | - | x | - |
| Woolly Blue Violet (Viola sororia) | x | - | - | - |
"x" indicates that the species was observed flowering, while "-" indicates no observation. The absence of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species was not flowering. Data is derived from our park visit journals.
All content on this page — including photos, videos, and field audio recordings — was created by Karl-Heinz Müller, a Montréal-based wildlife filmmaker, sound recordist, and photographer. Founder of MUUUH and Québec Sauvage, he has spent over a decade documenting Canada’s natural habitats through immersive soundscapes and wildlife films. Learn more about Karl-Heinz
Last updated: 2025-10-23