Park · Bowman

Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois

An all-in outdoor centre on the Poisson Blanc reservoir since 1972. Go for the day or stay the week.

OutdoorsCanoe & kayakSkiingSnowshoeingDog-friendlySwimming

Bandstand among the trees of a Montreal park — Illustrative photo, not the business itself. Photo: Dirac, Public domain · Own this business? Send us your photos.

Good to know

Activities: Canoe, kayak, SUP, beach, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, sliding
Founded: 1972
Trails: Over 15 km
Season: Open year-round
Pets: Allowed

Sources · Checked 2026-10

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Nearby

Boat ramp and small boat at Parc du Portage in Sainte-Geneviève, Quebec

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Boat launch

Mise à l'eau publique de Bowman

Bowman

Public launch on chemin du Poisson-Blanc in Bowman.

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Park

Parc régional de la Forêt Bowman

Bowman

Cliffs, old forest and a loop called Panorama that looks out over the Lièvre and four lakes. Climbers come for the wall. In February there's a…

Main street of a small Ontario town lined with brick storefronts

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Service

École d'escalade de l'Outaouais

Bowman

Instructors who take you climbing on real rock, at Bowman or Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, whether you've climbed before or not.

Boat ramp and floating dock at Pointe Théorêt, Quebec

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Boat launch

Quai et descente de bateaux de la route 307

Bowman

Dock and launch along Route 307 on the Bowman side.

Log house with a metal roof used as a lodge in La Mauricie National Park

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Lodging

Bliss Cottage

Bowman

Waterfront cottage with a hot tub, beach and kayak, about fifty minutes from Gatineau.

Campsite with a tent, fire ring and food box among the pines

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Campground

Camping Thom

Bowman

Campground and RV park on Route 307 with power, water and sewer. Mid-May to mid-September.

Events in Bowman

UsuallyFeb2027

Outdoors

Bowman Forest Torchlight Walk

BowmanA Saturday evening in late February · 2027 dates to be announced

A walk by torchlight to the Cèdre shelter, with a bonfire waiting at the end. 2026 was the 8th year. Simple, pretty, and fine for kids.

UsuallyMar2027

Community

Easter Egg Market

BowmanWeekend before Easter, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. · 2027 dates to be announced

A big outdoor egg hunt in the woods, with draws and chocolate to win. A good excuse to get the kids out in the forest in spring.

Everyweek

Market

Bowman Farmers' Market

BowmanSaturdays 9 a.m. to noon, June to late August

Little market huts in Parc du Centenaire, local growers, a booth of Outaouais products and a covered games corner for kids. Each Saturday…