Mercier-Est

Part of Promenade Bellerive was built out into the river with construction debris. The fill extended a park officially created in 1964. Access to the waterfront remained contested: when Montréal proposed a snow-disposal wharf, residents organized against it and Québec’s environment ministry rejected the project. Québec authorized contractors to extend the park with construction waste, excluding debris from the bridge-tunnel; fill also came from other public works projects in Montréal’s east end.

Inland, Parc Thomas-Chapais recalls the former Grove park, named for the shade of its stand of trees. As part of Pierre Tétreault’s development project, a tramway branch was arranged along today’s Rue Des Ormeaux, reaching north of De Grosbois. Thomas-Chapais now provides walking paths, children’s play equipment and an outdoor skating rink. On Rue Hochelaga, Parc Saint-Victor has a picnic area and accessible facilities, including adapted washrooms. Its sports grounds are available for free informal use outside reserved periods.

Key places

• Bellerive Promenade : riverside park extended with fill.
• Thomas-Chapais Park : walking paths, play equipment and skating rink.
• Des Ormeaux Street : former tramway branch route.
• Saint-Victor Park : picnic area and accessible facilities.