Plaisance National Park

Plaisance National Park is a nature reserve with wetlands, bays, ponds, and marshes spread across the landscape along the Outaouais River in Quebec. The terrain features diverse water habitats that shift with the seasons.

The Canadian government created this protected area in 2002 to preserve the wetland ecosystems and wildlife of the Outaouais region. This action was taken to safeguard these sensitive habitats from further change.

The park serves as a place where people come to observe beaver families in their natural habitat and learn about rare mussel species that live nowhere else in the region. These encounters shape how visitors understand the living landscape around them.

The park has biking and walking paths for exploring the terrain, along with camping sites for overnight stays. The best time to visit is from spring through fall, when trails are passable and wildlife is active.

In spring, thousands of Canada geese stop to rest in the park's wetlands before continuing their journey north. This yearly passage offers visitors a rare chance to witness the migration of these birds up close.

Location: Papineauville

Location: Plaisance

Location: Lochaber

Location: Thurso

Location: Quebec

Inception: March 21, 2002

Website: https://sepaq.com/pq/pla

GPS coordinates: 45.60000,-75.13330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03