A ZICO (Zone importante pour la conservation des oiseaux – Important Bird Area), this conservation area invites you to discover a marsh and woodland that are among the finest birdwatching sites in Quebec. Observation towers, hiking trails, exhibition room, gift store. Open year-round. Exit 74 off Highway 10.
Centre d’interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin / Ornithologie
Contact details
Canard branchu male © Bertrand Duhamel
Tyran tritri © Bertrand Duhamel
Grand Harle © Bertrand Duhamel
Pic flamboyant © Bertrand Duhamel
Crecerelle d'Amérique © Bertrand Duhamel
Pygargue à tête blanche © Bertrand Duhamel
Pavillon d'accueil © Sylvie Bousquet
Observation ornithologique © Sylvie Bousquet
Observation ornithologique © SylvieBousquet
Aménagement ornithologique © Sylvie Bousquet
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Workshop
Conference
Exhibition
Interpretation / observation of nature
Mycology
Astronomical observation
Rallye
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Land sports activities
Running
Fatbike
Roller blade
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing
Backcountry skiing / alpine hiking
Cycling
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Interpretation panels
Services pavilion
Meeting / reception room
Bicycle rack
Comfort and amenities
Restrooms
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Café, tea room
Ice cream counter
Visitor services
Internet access : wireless
Drinking water
Tour guide
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Entertainment available
Intervention through nature and adventure
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Free on-site parking
Last updated: February 12, 2026
