Contre-Coeur Islands National Wildlife Area

Situated on the St. Lawrence River, this network of alluvial islands is highly prized by waterfowl, and is the most important nesting site of the Gadwall in Quebec.
It’s also a favorite spot for Pintail and American Wigeon, and an essential feeding ground for waterfowl during breeding, moulting and migration periods.
It is also home to a number of aquatic plants such as Phalaris reed.
Fish species include bass, pike, walleye and yellow perch.
You can kayak, sail or take a rowboat ride.
Launching is at the Contre-Coeur municipal wharf.
Parking is free, except for vehicles with trailers.
From Autoroute 30, take exit 160 (rue St-Antoine).