Québec National Parks, one of the three magnificent Sépaq Networks

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	Discovering the Park

Ornithology

Close to 240 bird species, at least 100 of which are nesters, can be observed at one time or another throughout the year. The park's wet zones are among the best potential habitats for wild birds in Canada.

Zizanie des marais (Wild rice)

Enter "Zizanie des marais" and enjoy the many forms of life in this extraordinary wetland habitat that is home to a host of different plants and animals. This 1-km trail features a floating boardwalk that runs alongside the marsh of Baie Parisien. As you walk quietly along this trail, you will find yourself at the heart of a floating garden where great blue herons, ospreys, Canada Geese and other species come to feed. From atop the observation tower at the end of the boardwalk, there is a remarkable view of the surrounding landscapes and, in season, of the migratory birds that congregate here.

The Springtime Return of the Geese

From the end of April to mid-May, the bays and marshes of Parc national de Plaisance are the stage for a breathtaking natural spectacle: the return of the Canada Geese, which make a stop-over here during their spring migration northward. Some 100,000 Canada Geese, along with several species of diving and tip-up ducks, spend time on the shores of Rivière Outaouais. For the occasion, the Outaouais Birdwatchers' Club organizes a number of activities.

Following the Traces of the Algonquians in a Canoe

Follow the traces of the Algonquians and the runners-of-the-woods who used to draw up alongside "Fort de la Petite-Nation", and explore the calm waters of Plaisance, away from the currents and traffic on Rivière Outaouais. The park's many bays, its marshes, the notched shores of its islands and peninsulas, and the mouth of Rivière de la Petite Nation all form a fabulous territory that promises numerous discoveries, hours of fun, and an opportunity to let your imagination have free reign.