Brébeuf Park — Attraction in Gatineau

This park is truly a gorgeous little escape from it all, right along the river...

It gives the serenity of nature and yet a measure of excitement with that river rolling on by. It homes a bike path that runs through it, extends to a beach, community center, play structures, volleyball facilities, and simple ample grass. Yet plenty of privacy and quiet spots too.

There are loads of benches strewn about, and a very nice statue dedicated to Jean de Brébeuf, after whom of course it is named. (For anyone interested in history, Jesuit-Catholic or other).

I often bring my kids here now that I am grown, but like to come alone sometimes to stroll down memory lane. One can appreciate also the rising water levels from here in Springtime too, awe inspiring and spooky as that truly can seem.

This place is great though, to walk through, bike or rollerblade, to sit and meditate on life, to chill with friends and family, or do some sports or even swim.

A lovely place indeed. And there are shops and restaurants nearby should you be in need.

One of my favorite...

I'm rating the walk I took more than this park. The park has a community center, parking lot, a Bit of a beach and kids play spaces (including swings), basketball courts and some kind of ball field with risers (to sit on). I didn't see the other side of it, but this is what I saw there.

The walk I took ended here, starting at potageurs park. It was not the most scenic walk, as a lot of trees had been chopped down, and despite the proximity to the river, you almost never saw it. There was entirely too many people (in the mud of a week day), and you see a lot of power line and towers. Only parts of it had overhead trees (thanks mostly to the cutting back of trees, which made it ugly). It was also a hot day, so no shade. It felt more man than nature.

I think the park was decent though. I'd rate this 4 for the park. Not a 5 since I didn't see the far side of it, so I can't rate it fairly. I believe there were...

A pretty little park on the Ottawa River bike path, Quebec side. When the water levels are low (late summer through fall) you can find amazing fossils in the rocks along the shore. Google "Ottawa River Keeper fossils" for more info. The park has two good play structures for the tots, and in the summer has washrooms and change facilities. In the fall/winter the washrooms are closed. The small beach is shallow and not too weedy. There are lifeguards during the months when kids are out of school. Perfect for younger kids. The water temperature was still swimmable in late...