With some more snow in forecast for the weekend, I decided to take advantage of the nice weather to try a new ride to the Verdun waterfront while the roads are still dry. Started off riding down on my my paths to the Lachine Canal. Decarie Boulevard, to St Jaques, To St Remi, To St Ambroise, To Cote St Paul, then crossing the Canal into Verdun on St Eglise under the highway 15 bridge.
Canal still frozen solid above Cote St Paul lock, water level about 4-6 feet low.
From there, it's a few minutes ride down St Eglise to the waterfront, behind the Verdun Auditorium.
The trail to the waterfront behind the Verdun Auditorium is still covered in hard packed snow and some ice, but made it down for a quick stretch, and selfie.
The ride went easily enough, despite my having done an indoor ride and my stationary recumbent bike the previous day. Instead of heading back home, I decided to extend my ride. Headed West on Boulevard Lasalle, though the rest of Verdun, and into Ville Lasalle.
Passed the Natatorium on the way.
Eventually hit my final destination, the Parc des Rapides and the Lachine rapids. The parc is a bird sanctuary, which attracts many avid bird watchers throughout the year. Their high powered cameras with huge zoom lenses make my little digital camera look like kids stuff.
Still was able to get close enough for some shots of Canada Geese.
As none of the supervisors were around, I broke park rules and biked out onto the path that leads into the rapids. Had one of the bird watchers take my picture.
Shot some video footage as well, the roaring water is always impressive.
Headed back home via Verdun Avenue, total ride was close to 30 KM, which I did in about 2 hours, as I took my time and stopped often.
Think I'll sleep well tonight.
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