Les Amis des Sentiers de Bromont is a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission is to protect, develop, and enhance natural trails in Bromont. The organization manages, maintains, and expands the network, and represents users to the city and its partners.
The Parc des Sommets de Bromont refers to the area comprising more than 140 km of trails spread across five mountains. This public natural space is dedicated to hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities. The result of conservation and collaboration efforts, it is managed daily by Les Amis des Sentiers.
Our vision
At Les Amis des Sentiers de Bromont, we are committed to helping people discover and enjoy active, four-season outdoor activities in a natural environment, offering the best outdoor experience adapted to every audience.
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Environmental protection
Preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of trails through sustainable practices.
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Accessibility for all
Create accessible trails for everyone, offering a welcoming and inclusive outdoor experience.
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Education and awareness
Raise awareness and educate the community on the importance of trail conservation.
Our mission
As a non-profit organization in Bromont, we work to preserve, develop, and make trails accessible in natural environments.
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Preserve and develop
Design and maintain environmentally friendly recreational nature trails.
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Strengthen the network
Complete our community’s active transportation network to provide more routes.
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Promote cohabitation
Encourage mutual respect between all outdoor enthusiasts and landowners.
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High standards
Apply the highest planning practices to minimize our environmental impact.
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Safe experience
Ensure a quality and safe experience suitable for all skill levels.
Our role
Through our actions, we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to make a positive difference in the Bromont community. Our interventions will be guided by the following framework:
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Active transportation
Promote community initiatives aimed at active transportation and at showcasing Bromont’s topographical attractions such as the banks of the Yamaska River, lakes, and peak viewpoints.
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Protection of biodiversity
Support actions that protect biodiversity, mature forests, and wetlands.
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Awareness
Encourage our members to adopt behaviors that respect the environment and other users.
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Involvement
Through concrete actions tied to our social commitment and educational role, enable all community members to get involved.
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Respect
Promote respect and a sense of responsibility among our members and users.
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Layout
Develop sustainable nature trails that require little maintenance and minimize human footprint and impacts on wildlife and forest ecosystems.
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Development
Collaborate with community stakeholders to promote a coherent, user-friendly network of natural trails for all audiences. Support all trail activities and events that contribute to outdoor recreation year-round.
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Preservation
In all our efforts, raise stakeholders’ awareness of the importance of preserving our natural environments.
