Meeting place for our walk: across from 100 Fraser road, Aylmer sector.
To kick off 2026, the Alliance invites you to take advantage of all this beautiful snow to learn how to identify animal tracks in winter. Carolyn Cahill of Friends of Gatineau Park is a tracker and will be our guide for this activity for everyone, helping us discover which animals are active in winter in the Deschênes Forest and its surroundings.  Dress warmly to enjoy this activity.  We look forward to seeing you there.

The annual funding campaign for Deschênes Park Alliance, including sale of 2026 calendars, is underway.  Sale price is $28 (same as last year) and you can order by writing to: parcdeschenespark@gmail.com

We will be in touch later regarding payment method.  Distribution of the calendars will be in early December.  If you are interested in further supporting the Alliance's work, you can make a donation by writing to our email address.  We would be grateful if you could order by November 25. 

Money raised by our funding campaign serves as counterpart funding for grants, so it can be multiplied several times - very important for our activities.  Thank you so much for your support! 

Help our park to breathe!  Come to our semi-annual cleanup.  Bags, tongs and gloves supplied (and maybe a little treat).

When: Sunday October 19 at 10 AM

Where: starting from the parking lot across from 100 Fraser Road

Alliance Parc Deschênes has once again planned a mycological excursion guided by the members of the Mycologues amateurs de   l'Outaouais. Young and old are welcome. You can bring a small basket or a bag to collect mushrooms. After collecting, the mushrooms will be identified by the experts! An activity not to be missed!

date:  Sunday, October 5th ,9:30 am to 12:00 pm

meeting: across from 100  Fraser road

You are invited to join us to celebrate five years of  protection for the Deschênes forest. There will be information kiosks, guided walks and cake.

When: Sunday, September 7 at 10:00 AM

Where: Parking lot across

from 100 Fraser Road

Details – web site/Facebook

This discovery walk is open to everyone and will help you get to know the Deschênes forest better. We'll talk about its biodiversity, history and geographical aspects. Together, we'll discover the emblematic species. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

date: Sunday August 24th from 10 am to 11:30 am
departure: at the south end of Vanier road next to the Ottawa river. 

Take a flight through time! Explore the evolution of Quartier Deschênes over the last century through stunning aerial imagery. From the winding route of the Troisième portage to the shifting Ottawa River shoreline, and the transformation of Parc Deschênes, this presentation showcases how much has changed — and what has stayed the same.

​FREE EVENT

When: Thursday, July 24 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Centre communautaire Ernest-Lattion- 30 court street, sector Aylmer
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Slideshow presentation             

 8:00 – 8:30 PM: Questions & discussion

Alliance Parc Deschênes is inviting you to a walk in Deschênes forest focusing on the individual well-being, and connecting
mind and body with the natural surrounding environment. This walk, guided by Pam Stellick, is offered in English and
French. Important to note: since there will be some silent moments and breathing exercises during this activity, it may not be of
interest to young children. Don’t forget to bring mosquito repellent !
 

When: Sunday June 8. The walk will start at 10:00am until 11:30am
Meeting place: across from 100 Fraser Road, sector Aylmer, Gatineau

Agence Bassin Versant des 7, another non-profit organisation involved in shoreline protection and wetland conservation , will be joining the Alliance for this activity. All necessary equipment to be provided.

When: Sunday May 18th at 10 am.

Where: The meeting place will be across from 100 Fraser road, Gatineau