Centre éducatif forestier de l'Outaouais
Hiking trails through the forest, along the shores of Lac la Blanche. Learn about the deciduous forest at this education center (6 km/4 mi) from Mayo.
Plaisance
Waterfalls
Lookout. Hiking.
Réserve faunique de Plaisance
Wildlife reserve along the Rivière des Outaouais, home to many species of birds and mammals. Wetlands wildlife interpretation trails. Visitor reception center: 4 km (2,5 mi) from Plaisance.
Festival des outardes
Ornithological festival focusing on Canada geese at the Réserve faunique
de Plaisance (wildlife reserve). Observation blinds, guides (April).
Montebello
Manoir Louis-Joseph-Papineau
Residence and funeral chapel built for Louis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the Patriote rebellion in 1837-1838.
Calumet
Rivière Rouge
Whitewater rafting.
Carillon
Carillon power station
The largest hydroelectric plant on the Rivière des Outaouais,
adjoining an impressive lock (20-meter/65.6 ft difference in level).
Oka
Cistercian abbey
On of the oldest monasteries in North America.
Parc de récréation d'Oka
The park offers a beach on Lac des Deux-Montagnes. Hiking. Water sports equipment rental. Also of interest are hillside Stations of the Cross, dating from the 18th century. Visitor reception and interpretation center: 7 km (45 mi) from Oka.
Mirabel-Sainte-Scholastique
Centre éducatif forestier du Bois-de-Belle-Rivière
Gardens, hiking trails and interpretation of the forest riches of the Laurentians at this education center.
Saint-Eustache
Vieux-Saint-Eustache
Tour three local historical sites in the Old Town.
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary
Former prison (1861-1988). Opening scheduled for 1993.
Centre de la nature
Laval's largest park, an example of the successful reuse of an abandoned quarry. Art and flower exhibits. Hiking. Canoe and kayak rentals.
Symphonie de l'été
Fireworks and an outdoor concert performed by the Laval Symphony Orchestra to
celebrate the Québec's National Holiday (June 24).