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Pointe-des-Cascades’ Nature Park
Located at the eastern end of Pointe-des-Cascades, Pointe-des-Cascades’ Nature Park is the ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. Walk to the end of the pier and discover the lighthouse indicating the entrance to the Soulanges Canal. From the belvedere, you can admire the point where the Ottawa River meets the St. Lawrence River – a superb vantage point! For history buffs, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the remains of military canals along the trails. For those with a taste for sailing, two launching ramps are available. The 5 kilometers of trails are perfect for an outdoor stroll in summer, and for a fatbike or snowshoe tour in winter.
Photo credit: L’Art de capter by Josiane Farand
Summer
Parking: Free parking is available at the trailhead in front of Parc Saint-Pierre. Start your adventure at the Canal Promenade (right next to the diving base), which connects you to the rest of the trails.
Toilets:Available at the St. Pierre Park’s pergola at the beginning of your trip, or at the at parking P2at the start of the Faucilles trail.
Come and discover 5 kilometers of stunning nature trails in the Pointe-des-Cascades’ Nature Park.
Visit our interactive map to plan your hike.
Two launching ramps are available in the park, for motorized and non-motorized boats: one at parking P2 and one at P4.
N.B.: These two launching ramps are not free of charge, and you will have to pay an access fee at the park gate. The gatehouse is managed by the municipality of Pointe-des-Cascades. For rates, please visit their website or Facebook page.
Did you know that over 199 different bird species have been observed in the Nature Park?
Discover the Ebird spotting tool to identify the species you encounter on your hike!
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Photo credit: Mikael Richard
Winter
Following the success of last winter’s trail grooming pilot project, we’re back! The trails will therefore be groomed again this winter, enabling winter hikers and cyclists to continue enjoying the park.
Parking: Free parking is available at the trailheads in front of St. Pierre Park. Start your adventure at the Canal Promenade (right next to the diving base), which connects you to the rest of the trails. If you want to get closer to the trails, the gatehouse is open during the winter season, and parking lots P2 and P4 are accessible.
N.B.: in the event of a snowstorm, priority is given to clearing snow from streets, so there may be a delay before accesses are cleared. Please do not drive on access roads that have not yet been cleared of snow.
Toilets: Available at the St. Pierre Park’s pergola at the beginning of your trip, or at P2at the start of the Faucilles trail.
With financial assistance from Loisir et Sports Montérégie and the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, the Park’s trails will be groomed to give access to walkers and fatbikers. The operation is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the municipality of Pointe-des-Cascades and the Soulanges Canal Park, as part of the “En Montérégie, on bouge!” program. Come and enjoy the breathtaking winter scenery in the forest of Pointe-des-Cascades Nature Park!
Hikers, beware of descents: crampons are strongly recommended, as the road may be icy.
Come and explore the following trails:
- Canal Promenade
- Belvedere Trail
- Faucilles Trail
- Quarry’s Trail
- Sentier de la Borne
*These trails avoid snowmobile tracks. For your own safety, stay on the footpaths.
Visit our interactive map to plan your hike.
Information to come in November 2023. Stay tuned!
Information to come in November 2023. Stay tuned!
Photo credit: L’Art de capter by Josiane Farand
