Ile-Bizard and Sainte-Genevieve are quiet communities bordering the municipalities of Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Pierrefonds. It is full of parks and green spaces making it feel far removed from the urban life of Montreal and giving it more of a country feel. The outskirts border the lake giving easy access to dock your boat. To access Ile-Bizard, you must either cross the Jacques-Bizard bridge or you can take a 5 minute ferry ride over to Laval-sur-le-Lac.