{"id":"parks-montreal-2026","name":"Best Parks in Montréal","category":"Parks","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/parks/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"parks-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Mount Royal Park","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Olmsted-designed mountain park above central Montréal","best_for":"Four-season trails, lookouts and cultural landscapes with a substantial climb","why_it_ranks":"Mount Royal Park leads for trail and landscape depth, year-round use, cultural significance and strong transit reach. Select the exact path for grade and surface, check trail, stair and weather notices, and separate paid parking and pavilion services.","decision_notes":["Four-season trail network","Cultural landscape","Grade-specific planning"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/parks/in/montreal/profile/mount-royal-park-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/parks-montreal-2026/mount-royal-park-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Parc Jean-Drapeau","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Island park complex on Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands","best_for":"Cycling, festivals, water recreation and large-scale day trips by metro","why_it_ranks":"Parc Jean-Drapeau ranks second for extensive island landscapes, metro access and varied cultural and recreation infrastructure. Major events, construction and paid attractions can transform access; confirm the island, route, schedule and fees.","decision_notes":["Metro-accessible islands","Broad recreation mix","Event operations matter"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/parks/in/montreal/profile/parc-jean-drapeau-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/parks-montreal-2026/parc-jean-drapeau-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"La Fontaine Park","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Large Plateau neighbourhood park","best_for":"An accessible everyday walk, picnic or family visit near dense neighbourhoods","why_it_ranks":"La Fontaine earns third for easy urban access, paths, ponds, play and four-season neighbourhood use. Confirm construction, washrooms, skating or water status, dog rules and any event footprint rather than assuming every amenity is open.","decision_notes":["Everyday neighbourhood access","Four-season use","Amenity status varies"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/parks/in/montreal/profile/la-fontaine-park-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/parks-montreal-2026/la-fontaine-park-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}