{"id":414030,"date":"2026-02-21T19:26:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T19:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pournoschatscommunautaires.com\/?page_id=414030"},"modified":"2026-08-23T19:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T19:15:15","slug":"la-grande-marche","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pournoschatscommunautaires.com\/en\/la-grande-marche\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Great Walk<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Take part in the citizen mobilization organized simultaneously in several cities across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A Citizen Mobilization Across Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Great Walk for Our Community Cats<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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APRIL 4, 2026 AT NOON<\/p>\n

MONTR\u00c9AL \u2022 QU\u00c9BEC \u2022 SHERBROOKE
MONT-LAURIER \u2022 \u00ceLES-DE-LA-MADELEINE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Five cities. One voice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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On April 4, 2026, citizens walked simultaneously in several cities across Qu\u00e9bec to bring visibility to the reality of community cats and call for concrete measures to reduce feline overpopulation.<\/p>\n

This citizen mobilization aims to support solutions that address the issue at its source and encourage a more coordinated response across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n

Organized locally by volunteers, the walks offered short and accessible routes so that everyone could take part.<\/p>\n

The second edition of the Great Walk for Our Community Cats will take place in spring 2027. Stay tuned for updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Come Walk With Us<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Routes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Montr\u00e9al<\/h4>

We will walk along Sainte-Catherine Street, from east to west.<\/p>\n

Starting Point \u2013 Full Route Option<\/strong>
(3 km)
Parc Charles-S.-Campbell
1250\u20131296 De Champlain Street
Montr\u00e9al
Papineau Metro Station
Paid parking nearby (ClicknPark)<\/p>\n

First Stop \u2013 Intermediate Option<\/strong>
(2.1 km)
Place \u00c9milie-Gamelin
1500 Berri Street
Montr\u00e9al
Berri-UQAM Metro Station
UQAM parking available nearby<\/p>\n

Second Stop \u2013 Shorter Option<\/strong>
(1.1 km)
Place des Festivals
Montr\u00e9al
Place-des-Arts Metro Station
Parking available nearby<\/p>\n

Finish Point and Final Gathering<\/strong>
Dorchester Square
2903 Peel Street
Montr\u00e9al
Peel Metro Station
Parking available nearby<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Facebook Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City<\/h4>

Starting Point
<\/strong>(2 km)
Parliament of Qu\u00e9bec
1045 Rue des Parlementaires
Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n

First Stop
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MAPAQ Administrative Headquarters
200 Chemin Sainte-Foy
Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n

Finish Point and Final Gathering
<\/strong>Lucien-Borne Park (Karim-Ouellet Park)
100 Chemin Sainte-Foy
Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Facebook Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Mont-Laurier<\/h4>

Starting Point<\/strong>
Mont-Laurier Veterinary Hospital
535 Albiny-Paquette Boulevard
Mont-Laurier<\/p>\n

First Stop
<\/strong>(1.4 km)
Maxi Mont-Laurier
1152 Albiny-Paquette Boulevard
Mont-Laurier<\/p>\n

Finish Point and Final Gathering<\/strong>
Mont-Laurier Veterinary Hospital
535 Albiny-Paquette Boulevard
Mont-Laurier<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Facebook Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Sherbrooke<\/h4>

Starting Point
<\/strong>(1.7 km)
Parc Jacques-Cartier
Sherbrooke<\/p>\n

Route<\/strong>
Starting from Parc Jacques-Cartier, the walk will follow King Street West, then continue along de Vimy Street, Portland Boulevard and Jacques-Cartier Boulevard before returning to King Street West.<\/p>\n

Finish Point and Final Gathering<\/strong>
Parc Jacques-Cartier
Sherbrooke<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Facebook Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u00celes-de-la-Madeleine<\/h4>

Start at 1:00 p.m. (local time) to walk simultaneously with the other cities across Qu\u00e9bec (noon).<\/em><\/p>\n

Starting Point
<\/strong>(1.2 km)
Place des \u00celes Shopping Centre
1011 Chemin de la Verni\u00e8re
L\u2019\u00c9tang-du-Nord<\/p>\n

Finish Point and Final Gathering<\/strong>
Cap-aux-Meules Town Hall
460 Chemin Principal
Cap-aux-Meules<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Facebook Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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At the End of the Walks<\/h4>

Each walk will conclude with a gathering point<\/strong>. This moment will allow participants to meet and highlight the importance of this citizen mobilization.<\/p>\n

Space will also be provided for organizations, shelters, and associations that wish to speak with the media or share their experience regarding the situation of community cats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Participation<\/h4>

The Great Walk is open to everyone.<\/p>\n

To follow updates specific to your city or indicate your participation, you may consult the events published on Facebook.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants are encouraged to take photos during the walk and share them on social media<\/strong> to help spread awareness of the mobilization across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Before You Go<\/h4>

Participants are encouraged to bring a sign or message<\/strong> expressing their support for humane solutions for community cats.<\/p>\n

For your comfort, it is recommended to wear suitable footwear and dress for spring weather. Bringing water may also be helpful depending on the length of the route.
The walks will take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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