PLAISANCE

VISITOR’S GUIDE - 2016
Parc national de
PLAISANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
WATER ACCESS
LA MIGRATION TRAIL
KITCHISSIPPI
Docks are available in La Rive area! Campers
can leave their boats on site during their stay.
The walking tour of the park! This is the best
way to discover the diverse habitats found in
the area.
A ride in a rabaska canoe will take you places
as unique as bayous. Tasty surprises included!
(See p. 8 for details)
WELCOME
MUST-DOS
QUÉBEC
NATIONAL PARKS DAY
SEPTEMBER 10,
2016
EXPLORE NATURE AT ITS FINEST
The national parks in the Parcs Québec network provide a unique
opportunity to enjoy nature at its finest.
The entry fee you’re required to pay is your contribution to the
development and conservation of these territories.
FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN 17 YEARS AND UNDER
Daily entry fee - Adults 18 years and over
$ 8.50
Annual Network Card
$ 76.50
Annual Park Card
$ 42.50
Rates valid until December 31, 2016, taxes included. See complete fee schedule
at parcsquebec.com/card
ANNUAL PARCS QUÉBEC NETWORK CARD
THE NORTHERN BAYOUS
The secret is out about the abundance of wetlands protected by the
Parc National de Plaisance. These wetlands together with the lush forests
give the park a unique colour and make visitors’ contact with nature anything
but ordinary. Adventurers seeking a wonderful, new experience have plenty of
options, and this visitor’s guide is designed specifically to help you plan your
trip into the heart of the Northern Bayous.
ZIZANIE-DES-MARAIS
TRAIL
An undeniable highlight! This 1-km
trail is the most popular spot for
families to enjoy nature in the park.
HIKING ON WATER
Using a canoe or kayak, discover
amazing marshes or get up close to
the chutes du Moulin (waterfalls).
Unlimited access to all national parks in the Parcs Québec network for
12 months and an array of exclusive benefits :
ONE FREE NIGHT OF CAMPING
(semi-serviced site, on weekdays only)
ONE DAY PASS
for a friend
BOUTIQUE NATURE SHOPS
15 % off regular-priced items*
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
15 % off a day ticket
Aquarium du Québec
15 % off daily admission
Parc national du mont-mégantic
15 % off admission to the ASTROLab
parc national de miguasha
15 % off admission to the Museum
Certain conditions apply.
*Excluding convenience store products
and ski products.
Details at parcsquebec.com/card
CONTEST DESTINATION PARCS NUNAVIK
TOURING BY BIKE
Over 40 km of bike trails for the
whole family!
Between April 1 and September 1, 2016, when you purchase or
renew your Annual Network Card, you could win a stay for 2 in
a national park of Nunavik.
THE LAND OF
FLOATING GARDENS
This exhibition unveils the secrets
of this splendid area. Location:
Discovery and Visitors Centre.
A $ 10,000 VALUE!
A choice among 3 destinations to explore at parcsnunavik.ca :
• Parc national des Pingualuit
• Parc national Tursujuq
• Parc national Kuururjuaq
Details and contest rules at parcsquebec.com/contest
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ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL
HIKING TRAILS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Equipment
Day
Rowboat
$42.50 $29.75 Electric motor
$35.00 $24.50
Canoe
$47.00 $33.25 $16.50
Recreational kayak - single $43.00 $30.00
$15.00 Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
La Zizanie-des-Marais Parking lot
3.5 km
X
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
La Migration - Floating walkways | Dyke
6 km
X
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
La Grande-Presqu’île - Grande Presqu’île Ponds
9 km
X
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
La Carrière - Molson and La Carrière Picnic Areas
11 km
X
I
Discovery and Visitors Centre
La Petite-Presqu’île - La Falaise Viewpoint
17 km
X
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
Des Outaouais - Legault Picnic Area
21 km
X
E
Thurso
Les petites baies - Petite Nation Canal | Pentecôte Bay
3 km
1 hr
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
E
Discovery and Visitors Centre
$16.75 Sea kayak - tandem
$64.50 $45.25 $22.75
La Zizanie-des-Marais - Floating walkways | Observation Tower
Child’s bicycle
$19.75 $13.75 $7.00
Adult bicycle
$39.50 $27.50 $14.00
L’Envolée - View on La Sarcelle marsh
ROUTE
10 km
X
3.5 hrs
Les chutes du Moulin - Falls
Spend a
morning on the
water and get
50 % off
SWIMMING
ROUND TRIP
LENGHT
ANDDURATION
E
$48.25 $33.75 Staying in the park?
Canoeing or kayaking is a great way to discover the
beauty and calmness of our bodies of water. Enjoy a
50% discount on morning watercraft rentals. Visit the
Discovery and Visitors Centre with your receipt for your
stay and your ID.
DIFFICULTY
June 17 to September 4
X
$18.25
Schedule
April 29 to June 16 and September 5 to October 10
1 km
$51.50 $36.50 Starting May 20 for canoes and kayaks (bicycles and rowboats starting April 29)
Taxes not included
Reception and rental desk, exhibition, shop and picnic area.
LOOP
DISCOVERY AND VISITORS CENTRE
1 hour
$14.75 DISCOVERY
Recreational kayak
- tandem
Sea kayak - single
4 hours Bicycle
Hiking Canoe
E - Easy
X
I - Intermediate
Starting point
D - Difficult
For more information or to view a map of the trails, ask at one of our reception desks.
The pool is located in the camping area.
Pool schedule
•Applies to one-hour rentals only
•The watercraft must be returned by noon
•No reservations
•One discount per day per person
June 24 to September 4
(Schedule subject to change without notice)
Cost: Adult $6.74 | Child $3.48
FREE if staying on site upon presentation of the
receipt for your stay (invoice)
Park entry fee is compulsory
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Registration centre /
Information
Rustic accommodation
Bike path
Picnic area
Swimming pool
Trail
Semi-serviced camping
Boat launch ramp
Road network
Group camping
Community hall
National park boundary
Cabin
Observation site
Wetland
Waterfall
Parking lot
Conservation zone
RV area
Washroom
Observation tower
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Plaisance
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Presqu'îles
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Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des
transformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.
Données originales utilisées
Années
Banque de données Sépaq
2016
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Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles
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DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES June 24 - September 4
Please note : activities offered in French only
Day
Start at
Length
Saturday
10 a.m.
1 hour
1:30 p.m.
1 h 30 m
Excursion dans les bayous
After 8 p.m.
1 h 30 m
Sunday
10 a.m.
1 hour
Tuesday
1:30 p.m.
1 h 30 m
7 p.m.
1 hour
Wednesday
7 p.m.*
Thursday
Friday
Activity
Kind of activity
Meeting Point
À qui la coquille
Talk
Desjardins picnic area
Rabaska canoe Excursion
Campground docking area
Lumière sur les étoiles
Talk
Campground community centre
Atelier sur les petits animaux
For kids
Campground community centre
Rabaska canoe Excursion
Campground docking area
Le Grand Jeu Parcs Québec
Talk
Campground community centre
1 hour
Castor à la trace
Guided Walk
Zizanie-des-Marais trail parking lot
1:30 p.m.
1 hour
Atelier sur les petits animaux
For kids
Campground community centre
7 p.m.*
1 h 30 m
Rabaska canoe Excursion
Campground docking area
7 p.m.
1 hour
Talk
Campground community centre
Excursion dans les bayous
Excursion dans les bayous
$
$
$
Le Grand Jeu Parcs Québec
$: Adults: $9.57, free for children accompanied by an adult, excluding youth groups.
All other activities are free. * Starting August 17, these activities will start half hour earlier.
SPECIAL DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES
Kitchissippi
Touring park wardens
conservation
A beautiful invader among us
Beautiful grasses arranged in large milk churns can often be
seen adorning balconies as we hike through villages. If you
are thinking about making such arrangements yourself, you
should know that, in many cases, the grass used is the exotic
common reed (Phragmites australis) that is currently invading
the Outaouais wetlands and threatening the biodiversity of the
Parc National de Plaisance.
The negative impact on wetlands is now well documented.
When it invades the wetlands, the reed takes over the entire
area so that no other plant can survive or take root there. This
obviously will have major repercussions on the fauna already
there. Moreover, the reeds make the agricultural land they
invade unusable, increase the risk of fire, dangerously obstruct
the view of drivers along roadsides, hamper recreational
activities, etc.
Can you help stop it spreading?
Once this reed has taken hold, it is extremely difficult to get
rid of it. Thus, the best thing to do is to avoid spreading it.
Seek advice from your local nursery when you are creating
wildflower arrangements. There are other grasses that are just
as pretty and, more importantly, harmless!
A challenge for the coming years
To conserve the biodiversity of the wetlands, the park will
implement various projects to control this aggressive invader.
However, without the help of the park’s neighbours and various
local stakeholders, the battle will be difficult to win. This is
why we are thanking you in advance for helping us protect this
jewel of Quebec’s natural heritage!
Form a group and experience a wonderful adventure
in a rabaska canoe on the majestic Ottawa River
and travel right to the heart of one of its marshes.
And during a well-earned break, sample one
of the area’s delicious local products.
For 14 years and older.
While hiking or biking, or even while eating your picnic, you might meet one of our touring park wardens.
They walk around during the summer to show you and talk to you about nature’s hidden treasures.
You can also share your discoveries with them!
Spring and fall activities!
Meeting point: Discovery and Visitors Centre
Adults : $13.48
Information available at our reception desks.
Free for children 14 to 17 years old
Reservation is required. Several time slots are
available. Minimum 8 people.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
CAMPING
Cabin
•56 campsites without service
•84 campsites with 2 services (water and
electricity)
•1 campsite for groups, accommodating 30
people maximum
•4 campsites exclusively for touring cyclists
Without service
30
$ ,75
37
$
,25
/day
With services
/day
Ready-to-camp
Discover the joys of camping without having
to bring all the equipment.
•Fully furnished and equipped
•33 Huttopia sites located in the Les Buttes,
La Cédrière and La Rive area
La Maison Blais, a traditional and
comfortable lodging in the heart of the park
•Fully equipped
•Accommodates up to 8 people
120
•Accommodates 4 people
/day*
/day*
$
129
/day*
* These are our high season rates. Ask the reception staff for low season
rates and available dates.
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 management is an integral part of
your experience.
Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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 on our website at
sepaq.com/security.
CHECKLIST FOR A BETTER
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
family fun is here!
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
• Plan on going with at least one other person.
Perfect for sharing special moments in nature,
the Sépaq network has many must-see
destinations youcan explore as a family.
• Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for
a few hours.
• Check the weather report.
• See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear
for anticipated weather conditions.
Here are a few extras we have in place for you:
• Let somebody know the exact location of your
destination and the time you plan to return home.
• Free access to national parks and discovery
activities for youngsters 17 years old and under
ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE
• Do not rely on your cellphone.
• Free equipment loan: high chairs, playpens, booster
seats, strollers, baby carriers and bikes
• Check how much time it will take to complete your
activity.
• Accommodation options for all budgets
• Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires.
There’s no lack of family-friendly activities.
Here are some examples available at
Parc national de Plaisance:
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.
• Enjoy the pool and the playground.
• Le Grand Jeu Parcs Québec; take part in this great
family game in the company of Pat l’orignal and
friends of Parcs Québec. Details on page 8.
Photo : Steve Deschênes
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Rustic charm in an enchanting setting
•Fully furnished and equipped
$
$
Yurt
Look out for this logo which identifies
the ideal family experiences.
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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 play it safe!
REMINDERS
During your visit to a national park, you must always carry your entry fee receipt or your annual
entry card.
To preserve our natural riches, you are not allowed to remove any natural elements (animals, plants,
dead wood, rocks, etc.). Please also keep to established hiking trails to avoid trampling flora.
Animals find all they need to eat in nature. Feeding wildlife can be very damaging. Keep food or
garbage out of reach of animals.
We ask you to carry out all your garbage.
Domestic animals are not accepted in Québec’s national parks. However, guide dogs and service
dogs are admitted.
PILOT PROJECT AUTHORIZING DOGS
As of May 20, 2016, a pilot project will be in place, authorizing the presence of dogs in
FRONTENAC, JACQUES-CARTIER and OKA national parks. Please read the applicable rules
and authorized places at sepaq.com/animals.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 911
• Get a closer look at the park’s animals with the
discovery activity Atelier sur les petits animaux.
For children 6 to 12. Details on page 8.
Sûreté du Québec:
310-4141 (general number) / *4141 (for cellphones)
*Where cellphone networks are available.
sepaq.com/family
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Legal Deposit: 2016
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
1001, chemin des Presqu’îles
Plaisance (Québec) J0V 1S0
Information : 819 427-5334
Réservations : 1 800 665-6527
Administration : 819 427-5350
Courriel : parc.plaisance@sepaq.com
Site Internet : www.parcsquebec.com/plaisance
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Photos: J.-M. Vallières, S. Deschênes, M. Dupuis, J.-P. Huard,
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Papineauville
• A peaceful and pleasant environment!
• A multitude of services meeting all needs!
• Québec is on Papineauville time!
(We are on the 75th meridian of longititude)
• A superb marina on an exceptionnal site
188, Jeanne-d'Arc Street, Papineauville, Quebec J0V 1R0
819 427-5511 papineauville@mrcpapineau.com www.papineauville.ca
To take the Parc national de Plaisance road means taking the rhythm of vacations... Thanks for slowing down!
The municipality is a proud partner of
Parc national de Plaisance as the entrance
to the west area of the park.
161, Galipeau, Thurso, Quebec J0X 3B0
(819) 985-2000 • www.ville.thurso.qc.ca
Looking for a souvenir to take home?
MAKE YOUR WAY TO OUR BOUTIQUE NATURE SHOPS!
• Wide selection of clothing and items such as
tubular scarves, water bottles, etc.
• Souvenirs for kids and grown-ups
• All profits reinvested in national parks
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