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Lookout · Plaisance

Chutes de Plaisance (Chutes du Moulin)

The Petite-Nation River drops more than 35 metres right next to the remains of North Nation Mills, the old mill village. A 2 km return walk, some history panels and a lookout that's worth the detour.

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The Plaisance falls seen from a fenced lookout, between conifers
The Plaisance falls seen from a fenced lookout, between conifers · Photo: Simon Villeneuve, CC BY-SA 4.0

Good to know

Drop
Over 35 m
Trail
2 km return to the lookout
Fee
$8.50 adults, free 17 and under, included with a national park pass
Managed by
Sépaq since May 2024
Dogs
Allowed on leash
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sources · Checked 2026-10

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ATV club

Club Quad Petite-Nation

Plaisance

The club behind most of the ATV network in Petite-Nation, more than 315 km of trails. You can start near the Ottawa River and ride all the way up to…

Events in Plaisance

UsuallyJun2027

Holiday

Saint-Jean in Plaisance

PlaisanceJune 23 or 24 · 2027 dates to be announced

Saint-Jean in Plaisance. The town posts the lineup on its Facebook page.

UsuallySep2027

Festival

Plaisance Clay Festival

PlaisanceMid-September, one weekend · 2027 dates to be announced

Around twenty ceramics, pottery and glass booths inside the national park, with demos and workshops. Free admission.

23Oct

Fair

Plaisance Fall Fair

PlaisanceOctober 23–25, 2026

A new fall fair, first held in 2026: growers, makers, farming, exhibits, shows and a karaoke night. Three days celebrating Plaisance's…