#Birding
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Britannia Beach
A sandy Ottawa River beach with supervised swimming, connected to the 60-hectare Mud Lake Conservation Area — one of Canada's premier birding sites with 248+ species recorded. Free admission and parking.
Parc national de Plaisance
The only SEPAQ national park in the Outaouais region, about an hour east of Ottawa on a series of islands in the Ottawa River. A birdwatcher's paradise with 250+ species — the highest count in Quebec's national park network. Floating boardwalk trails, 150 campsites, ready-to-camp units, and yurts. Open late April to mid-October.
Petrie Island
A 291-hectare island with two Ottawa River beaches, over 7 km of nature trails, and Class 1 wetlands with 450+ plant species and 130+ bird species. Kayak rentals available in summer, ice fishing and cross-country skiing in winter.
Stony Swamp
The most ecologically diverse sector of Ottawa's NCC Greenbelt, with over 40 km of trails through wetlands, forests, beaver ponds, and an abandoned quarry. Features the popular Jack Pine Trail with boardwalks and the off-leash Bruce Pit dog area. Free admission and parking.