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PARC NATIONAL DE PLAISANCE DISCOVERY GUIDE 2019
WELCOME TO THE PARK
Experience the wetlands of parc
national de Plaisance. The park is home
to over 250 species of birds, to many
amphibians and, of course, to turtles! ODILE
Venturing into our wetlands is a trip to THE TURTLE
another world!
THE SNAPPING TURTLE,
Visiting parc national de Plaisance will create magic memories inspired by the ANIMAL EMBLEM OF THE PARC
beauty, diverse landscapes, and peacefulness of our natural environment. The NATIONAL DE PLAISANCE
discoveries you make during the activities we offer – tailored to the entire family – The snapping turtle is fascinating.
will amaze you. Encountering one on a trail will
Enjoy your visit! Our entire team is pleased to welcome you. automatically be a highlight of your visit.
This turtle right out of the dinosaur age is
considered vulnerable in Canada. For all
Discover more at sepaq.com/plaisance these reasons, this species was chosen as
Front page picture: American Goldfinch the park’s new animal emblem!
Québec’s national parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Explore
this exceptional world of nature with the Annual Québec National
ANNUAL QUÉBEC Parks Card, featuring:
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SUPERVISED ACCESS As of May 17, 2019, dogs will be
allowed at Parc national de Plaisance,
All details at
sepaq.com/animals
FOR DOGS in certain designated areas.
MAIN RULES* AUTHORIZED PLACES
• Dogs must remain in the places where they are authorized at all times.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash no more than three (3) metres in length Summer trail No authorized access
and under surveillance at all times.
• The person in charge of the dog must pick up the animal’s excrement Camping Fer-à-Cheval RV area
without delay.
• Barking or howling dogs as well as dogs affecting the tranquility and Dollard-des-Ormeaux picnic area
Picnic area
safety of other visitors are not allowed. Thurso picnic area
*Individuals who fail to comply with any of the rules stated above may be required to Thurso sector boat launch
leave the area and/or issued a statement of offence, where appropriate.
Nautical access point Boat launch at Discovery and Visitors
Compliance with the regulations is essential, and the offer could Centre
be reviewed if non-compliance is noted.
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MUST-DOS
A ZIZANIE-DES-MARAIS
TRAIL
Hurray! The year 2019 will see
our flagship trail – the park’s
most popular nature activity for
families – reborn! The trail’s
floating boardwalk – destroyed
by major flooding in 2017 – will be
rebuilt. Our visitors will once again
be able to enjoy this jewel in the
heart of a marsh teeming with life!
B CHUTES DU MOULIN
FALLS BY CANOE
With a vertical drop of nearly
60 metres (higher than Niagara
Falls), these falls, also called the
Plaisance Falls, are definitely worth
a visit. Fear not, however! The idea
is not to go down them but rather to
view them from below. This beautiful
beginner level canoe trip takes
3.5 hours (10 km).
C DES OUTAOUAIS TRAIL
Check out one of the most beautiful
bike paths in the park. Access to
the trail via the Plaisance Bridge is
now open after more than a year
of construction. Cycle along the
majestic Ottawa River and take a
break at the Molson picnic area.
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Avenza Maps
Registration centre /
Rustic accommodation Bike path
Information
Picnic area Pavillon Ménard Trail
Swimming pool /
Semi-serviced camping Road network
Water games
Dogs allowed location
Group camping Boat launch ramp (As of May 17, 2019)
Under construction L'information fournie sur cette carte peut changer sans préavis.
Cabin Community hall En cas de disparité, l'information sur le terrain doit prévaloir en to
sector (2019)
Cette carte intègre de l’information géographique de source gouvernementale.
Waterfall Observation site Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des
National park boundary transformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.
Données originales utilisées Années
RV area Parking lot Wetland Banque de données Sépaq 2019
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DISCOVER OUR TRAILS
CYCLEPATH LENGHT AND TIME* DIFFICULTY
La Serpentine – Access all the services available in the Presqu’îles area and take in unforgettable views
at La Falaise (cliff). 17 km
round trip 1:45 E
Starting point : Discovery and Visitors Centre
Les Étangs – Especially during migration season, this path will have some wonderful “winged” discoveries
for you at the Grande Presqu’île ponds.
8 km
round trip 50 min. E
Lieu de départ : Discovery and Visitors Centre
The path starts at kilometre #2 of the La Serpentine path. You can get there by cycling or walking.
Des Outaouais – This path running along the majestic Ottawa River features the dynamic natural habitat
of the Perras Marsh and the Legault peninsula. 21 km
round trip 2 hrs. E
Starting point : Maison Galipeau in Thurso
La Carrière – Take this quiet route to the Thurso area that avoids Highway 148 – and be rewarded
with stunning views of a former quarry. 11 km I
1 hr.
round trip
Starting point : Discovery and Visitors Centre
De la Baie-Noire – This path is a shortcut to the heart of the des Outaouais Path as well as to the view-
point on the La Carrière Path. 2 km
round trip 15 min. E
Starting point : Parking lot beside Highway 148
HIKING TRAIL LENGHT AND TIME* DIFFICULTY
La Zizanie-des-Marais – Floating walkways. 1 km
20 min. E
Starting point : La Zizanie-des-Marais Parking lot. loop
La Sarcelle Marsh – This short path approximately 850 m long borders a magnificent marsh
featuring turtles and water fowl. 3 km
round trip 1:15 E
Starting point : About 500 m from the Discovery and Visitors Centre – which is included in the total distance.
Suspension Bridge – Stressed out? Take a break along this short stretch of trail that offers a beautiful
view of the La Petite Nation canal! 1 km 20 min. E
round trip
Starting point : Discovery and Visitors Centre (walk across the Fer-à-Cheval campground)
Hiking Bike
E : easy I : intermediate
FAMILY
FUN IS HERE! OUR TOP PICKS
AT PARC NATIONAL DE PLAISANCE
Free! For your children 17 years of age and under
• Enjoy the pool and the splash pad.
In all seasons, your children can come with you absolutely without charge.
• Participate in our Discovery Activities especially designed for
ACCESS TO NATIONAL PARKS small children.
• Discover a wetland full of life by roaming the Zizanie-
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT LOAN*
des-Marais, the floating boardwalk accessible to all.
A VAST ARRAY OF ADAPTED ACTIVITIES • Have a family picnic at one of these areas: Desjardins,
for the whole family
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, de la Carrière, Thurso
ACCESSORIES* ON LOAN for young children
*Certain conditions apply.
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QUÉBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY
September 7, 2019
FREE ADMISSION
Come and see us at our shop
A number of exclusive products to discover!
SÉPAQ WINTER DAY Take a little bit of nature home with you when you visit
JANUARY 25, 2020 our gift shop. All profits from the sale of our products
are reinvested in Québec’s national parks. A great way
FREE ADMISSION to contribute to the protection of our natural heritage!
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DISCOVERY TIME
ACTIVITIES LED BY OUR PARK
WARDEN-NATURALISTS
We offer approximately 10 activities to introduce you to our magnificent territory.
These activities include talks, workshops, and hiking and boat outings.
The schedule and description of these activities are updated weekly. You will
find this information on our bulletin boards and at all our washroom facilities.
EXCURSION INTO THE BAYOUS!
There’s nothing like an outing in a rabaska canoe to discover our floating
gardens. One of our park wardens will lead you through this “water world”
and introduce you to the special flora and fauna found there.
Adults: $10.87. Free for children 8 years and older accompanied by
an adult, excluding youth groups.
Where: Campground docking area
ART-NATURE EXHIBITION
In 2017, seven professional artists created works inspired by the Ottawa River
and the park (around the theme “peoples of the rivers”). Visitors can do a short
artistic “pilgrimage” to see these permanent works in their enchanting setting.
When: visit on your own, whenever you like
Where: Dollard-des-Ormeaux picnic area
GROUP ACTIVITIES? LES PETITES BAIES BY CANOE
Group activities can be tailored to your There’s no better watercraft than a canoe (or kayak) to discover the magnificent
interests, including classroom educational marshes at the baie de la Pentecôte. This circle tour, marked with signage buoys,
follows the La Petite Nation canal, which dates from the 1940s. This is an ideal
activities or guided hikes or rabaska
activity for families.
canoe trips. Check with the Discovery and
Visitors Centre.
Starting point: Discovery and Visitors Centre
(Minimum 12 people, $)
Length: 60 min. (3 km)
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A REFRESHING BREAK?
After a hike, a break at the pool is often most
welcome! This summer, we also have a
splash pad to keep kids of all ages happy!
Pool schedule
(June 21 to September 1, 2019) :
10:00 a.m. to noon; 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Adult: $ 6.96 | Child: $3.48
FREE if staying on site upon
presentation of the receipt for your
stay (invoice).
Splash pad schedule
All day, from 9 a.m. to sunset.
Park entry fee is compulsory.
DISCOVERY AND VISITORS CENTRE
Reception and rental desk, exhibition, shop,
boat launch and picnic area.
Schedule
April 26 to June 13 and September 2 to October 20
Sunday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 14 to September 1
Sunday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
YOU LEFT YOUR EQUIPMENT
BACK HOME?
EQUIPMENT DAY 4 hours 1 hour
Rowboat $ 44.00 $ 30.50 $ 15.25
Canoe $ 51.00 $ 35.50 $ 17.75
Recreational kayak – single $ 46.00 $ 32.00 $ 16.00
Recreational kayak – tandem $ 55.50 $ 39.00 $ 19.50
Sea kayak – single $ 52.00 $ 36.50 $ 18.00
Sea kayak – tandem $ 69.75 $ 49.00 $ 24.50
Stand-up paddle board $ 44.50 $ 31.00 $ 17.75
Child’s bicycle $ 21.00 $ 14.75 $ 7.25
Adult bicycle $ 42.00 $ 29.50 $ 14.75
Starting April 26 for bicycles and rowboats and May 17 for canoes,
kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Taxes not included.
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CONSERVE
FOR
TOMORROW
Did you know that the first Québec wildlife
infrastructure of Ducks Unlimited was built within parc
national de Plaisance?
It was in 1973 that everything began, and the many magnificent wetlands we see in
the park today grew out of these first efforts. Over time, some of the control structures
became in need of TLC, which led to approximately 10 ponds dating from the 1980s
being completely restored.
Can you spot them while exploring the Petite and Grande Presqu’île?
This was a wonderful initiative of Ducks Unlimited in collaboration with the park,
the ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs, the Fondation de la faune and
Environment Canada.
A team effort to battle the common reed!
For the past few years, the park has been conducting a
merciless battle against the common reed. This plant poses
a major threat to wetlands – those protected by the park Drive carefully… to save our wildlife!
as well as those elsewhere in the region. Precious help is Since 2013, the park’s roads have been monitored for roadkill, with statistics kept
arriving from many sources, including the municipalities for all animals except amphibians. Six years of data collection have identified
of Lochaber Township and Thurso, residents living next to the critical zones. The section of road between the Petite nation canal and the
the park, Transports Québec, and the students of the école junction with the Grande presqu’île is the most problematic. Of the 502 animals
secondaire Louis-Joseph-Papineau (CEMH-Papineau). found dead since 2013, 101 were struck on this section. The main victims? The
Others have also shown interest in helping us! Thanks to all common garter snake and chipmunks.
this help, nearly 70% of the reeds inside the park and along Help safeguard the park’s wildlife by taking care on the road!
its borders are now under control!
Many thanks to our partners! The fight continues!
10PLAY SAFE IT
Photo : Steve Deschênes, Parc national des Grands-Jardins
IN THE WILD, YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSABILITY
Sépaq’s mission is to ensure the widest possible access to Québec’s most beautiful
natural treasures. Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and urges you to REMINDERS
play it safe!
Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of
your favourite activities. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and risk During your visit to a national park, you
management is an integral part of your experience.
must always carry your entry fee receipt
Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
or your annual entry card.
REQUIRED to practice your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS.
Your outing should leave you with nothing but pleasant memories. We invite you to
consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities, available at sepaq.com/security.
You will also find a list of organizations that can help you plan your activities safely.
Remember that animals are in their natural
sepaq.com/security
habitat and that you are a visitor. To ensure
both your safety and theirs, feeding them
CHECKLIST is prohibited; otherwise they may lose their
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME natural fear of human beings and become
• Plan on going with at least one other person. aggressive.
• Check the weather report.
• Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours.
• See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear for anticipated weather conditions.
• Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the time you plan to return home. To preserve our natural riches, you are
not allowed to remove any natural
ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE
elements (animals, plants, dead wood,
• Do not rely on your cellphone.
• Check how much time it will take to complete your activity.
rocks, etc.). Please also keep to
• Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires. established hiking trails to avoid
trampling flora.
WHEN YOU GET BACK
• Once you have completed your activity, make sure that you report to our staff anything
wrong or any damage or problems you encountered.
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www.sepaq.com/plaisanceLa municipalité est heureuse de contribuer
au succès du parc national de Plaisance.
N AT U R E I S CA L L I N G .
P U T D OW N YO U R
PHONE TO ANSWER.
La ville de Thurso est fière partenaire
du parc national de Plaisance comme
porte d’entrée du secteur ouest du Parc.
161, Galipeau, Thurso, Québec J0X 3B0
(819) 985-2000 • www.ville.thurso.qc.ca
Courriel : ville.thurso@mrcpapineau.com
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