Plaisance, the name evokes the pleasantness of a landscape broken by bays, ponds, and marshes. Cyclists and pedestrians can explore this landscape to their heart’s content, thanks to a shuttle bus that runs from one headland to the other. In spring, Plaisance puts on a performance with thousands of Canada Geese. Come summer, it’s a paradise for ducks, herons, ospreys, and dozens of other species. It’s also the Ottawa River’s soft breeze that makes the tall grasses bend and toss in a wave-like roll across the Petite Presqu’île, not far from the campground. Discover summer at Parc national de Plaisance.

The Zizanie-des-Marais trail runs for 1 km and has a floating boardwalk and a lookout tower. The marsh edge bustles day and night with the life of birds, fishes, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. From the Discovery and Visitors Centre, you can also walk along 3 hiking trails that will show you other habitats.

For cyclists or hikers who wish to discover the park at their own pace, a pontoon boat, the Weskarini, also provides a shuttle service between the park’s two sectors.

1001, Chemin des Presqu’îles, Plaisance
QC, CA
J0V 1S0