Stretch of Lachine Canal bike path to be cleared during winter months

Cycling advocates in Montreal's Southwest borough are getting their wish — at least one kilometre worth. 

A stretch of the Lachine Canal bike path will be cleared of snow under a joint pilot project between the City of Montreal and Parks Canada.

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The path will be maintained between Smith and Richmond streets in the Griffintown neighbourhood on the north side of the Canal.

The announcement comes after cyclists held a "shovel-in" earlier this month calling for the path to stay open year-round.

Montreal executive committee member Aref Salem, who is in charge of transportation, said the announcement is proof the city is "listening to users."