Ice fishing in the Old-Port of Montréal
MONTREAL, Jan. 8, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - It is with great enthusiasm that Pêche Blanche Vieux-Montréal announces the imminent opening of the very first urban Ice Fishing Village in Quebec, at the Clock Tower Quay in the Old Port of Montréal, on the 12th of January. The Village will accommodate more than 500 people at a time, and those who wish to do so will even be able to rent out the entire place for all kinds of special events.
Ice fishing, steps away from downtown
With its heated huts well-suited for fishing, the Ice Fishing Village
will be situated on the ideal site of the Quays of the Old Port of
Montréal. Often reserved for car owners, ice fishing will become
accessible to city dwellers and tourists looking for picturesque winter
activities, as of winter 2012-2013. Easily accessible by public
transports, the site will be comfortably developed to the delight of
fisherman of all calibres and become the very first urban seaport in
Quebec.
Ice fishing - an activity for everyone
Whether it is with friends or family, for outside visitors who are
looking for an outdoor activity in the heart of Montréal, for school
groups or for corporate functions, the Ice Fishing Village team will be
sure to assemble the perfect package. In addition, visitors will even
be able to enjoy their best catches at the restaurant located on site
by having chef Darren Bergeron cook it for them.
"Fishing is a very important leisure activity and is practised by a large number of Québécois. We are confident that Montrealers will immediately adopt this unique service that will be an addition to urban nature. It goes without saying that this project will receive favourable reception from tourists, who are rarely offered such activities in the heart of a metropolis," says Yves Paquette, general director of the Quebec Marine Association.
The St. Lawrence River, rich in edible fish
For too long, the St. Lawrence River has suffered from an undeserved
reputation when it comes to its water quality. For over a decade,
efforts have been made to improve its accessibility for recreational
activities such as swimming and fishing. During 2011, the last one for
which the results are available, the COURDO and QUALO indexes indicate
that water between the Lachine Canal and the Jean-R. Marcotte
purification station at the east end of Montréal is of excellent
quality. The St. Lawrence River is therefore clean... and that's not
fishy! At least 53 different species of fish can be found in the river
between Montréal and Sorel many of which are edible, such as walleye,
burbot, bass, pike and perch.
For more information or to make reservations, please call 514-284-3456 or visit the Ice Fishing Village's website at www.IceFishingVillage.com.
SOURCE: Pêche Blanche Vieux-Montréal
For further information: Mrs. Natalie Émond
natalie@pechevm.com
514-804-6445