The announcement was welcomed by cyclists, many of whom have been pushing Parks Canada, the federal agency that owns the land, to clear snow off the path for years.

A group of cyclists and pedestrians staged a protest on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge Saturday to pressure the federal Crown corporation responsible for managing the structure to ensure the bike and footpaths on the bridge remain open year-round.

Montreal cyclists braved cold temperatures to take part in Sunday's Vélo sous Zéro event aimed at demystifying winter cycling.