Coureur de Bois Trail

This self-guided nature trail explores a landscape marked by glacial remnants, beaver ponds, hardwood hills and fern swamps.

Plaques interpret natural history along the way. This park is opposite the once furious Long Sault rapids around which voyageurs portaged on their way up the Ottawa River.

The Carillon dam raised water levels and created a shoreline of marshes and inlets full of birds and wildlife.

Explore on foot, by canoe or, in winter, on skis. Educational programs are in French and English. 

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TRAIL STATS
LENGTH:
2 km 
DIFFICULTY: •• 
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking & Walking, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Canoeing & Kayaking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry 
CHARACTER:
Natural, Scenic 
SURFACE:
Soil - Compacted 
AMENITIES:
Admission Fee, Parking, Potable Drinking Water, Picnic Areas, Washrooms, Designated Rest Areas, Camping 
OTHER:
Swimming, Fishing, Birding 
LOCATION
REGION:
Eastern Ontario 
SUB-REGION:
Lower Ottawa River 
CLOSEST TOWN(S):
Chute-A-Blondeau 
GPS:
Latitude 45.55775
Longitude -74.44832
See Map 
SEASONS / HOURS
Year-round 
CONTACT INFO
NAME:
Ontario Parks , Admin 
PHONE:
1-800-668-2746 
EMAIL: Email Us Now  
WEB SITE
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.ontarioparks.com