Les ficelles du ciel

Join our kite‑flying gathering! Whether you want to admire spectacular kites or fly your own, beginners and experts alike are invited to come together on the plains. This gathering of experienced kite flyers, including Normand Girard, is the perfect opportunity to get ready for Grain de ciel. On the program: large kite demonstrations, practical tips, and exchanges with enthusiasts.

Bring your own kite or take advantage of the free loan offered by the park’s Ludothèque.

Saturdays, June 20, July 4 and 18, and August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

About Normand Girard
Kite artist

Normand Girard discovered stunt kites in 1995 during a trip to North Carolina. That first encounter sparked a true passion. The following year, he designed his very first stunt kite model, the Kino.

In 1997, his participation in the World Kite Gathering in Verdun (Montréal) marked a new chapter in his journey. There, he discovered single-line kites through the work of influential kite makers, an experience that ignited a lasting desire to explore, create, and innovate.

With a background in architecture, Normand Girard places great importance on form and design. His creations, often characterized by the presence of white, seek to convey calm, serenity, and balance through clean, harmonious lines.

For him, a kite goes beyond its basic function; it becomes a true sculpture animated by the wind. His creative process is both intuitive and contemplative, leaving room for imagination and surprise. Sketches, design work, and flight testing come together to produce unique works crafted with precision and sensitivity.

Today, he has created numerous single-line kites that he flies and exhibits at festivals across Québec and around the world.

Frédéric-Back Park Mobile App

TOHU, the park’s welcome pavilion, and TD Group, TOHU’s environmental partner, present the Frédéric-Back Park mobile app.
This free, educational, and interactive app is available for Android phones on Google Play and for Apple phones on the App Store.

With the app, you can:

• Access the park map with an interactive guide
• Discover points of interest
• Plan your visit with the activity schedule
• Learn more about the park’s history, ecology, and environment

TOHU and TD Group hope this app will help Montrealers better understand the park, appreciate the richness of its history and its environmental impact, and be inspired to return — making it a gathering place for all.

Apple: https://apple.co/3Oe2Can
Android: https://bit.ly/3xMCdt9

Enhance your visit with this interactive, educational, practical, and free app — created and developed with the support of TD Group !