Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Québec City is continuing its efforts to protect its natural environments with the development of a new nature park on a 153-hectare area located north of the Notre-Dame-des-Laurentides neighbourhood.
Thanks to a $760,207 investment from the Government of Canada through the Natural Infrastructure Fund, the City will bring the Parc naturel de la Sagamité project to fruition in 2027 to protect this exceptional site while allowing the public to explore it in a way that respects nature.
“The Parc naturel de la Sagamité will help preserve an important area, promote biodiversity, and provide residents with a space to connect with nature,” said Joël Lightbound, MP for Louis-Hébert, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement.
Acquired by Québec City in 2022 in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Parc naturel de la Sagamité is protected by a perpetual conservation easement. Since then, its management plan has been developed following several studies, public meetings, and engagement sessions conducted with various partners, including the Wendat Nation.
The site is home to Lake Sagamité, part of Lake Jaune, and a significant complex of wetlands and forested areas that help protect water quality in the Lake Saint-Charles watershed and preserve biodiversity.
The preliminary development concept calls for the restoration of degraded areas, as well as the installation of light infrastructure, such as marked trails, lookout points, and stream crossings. These improvements will allow the public to explore the site while ensuring the protection of its natural environments and promote an experience focused on immersion in nature, education, and contemplation.
Development work is expected to begin in the fall of 2027.
“By allowing the public to discover this place while respecting its ecological richness, we are fostering an essential connection with natural environments that play an important role in preserving water quality,”said Mélanie Deslongchamps, manager of Provincial Operations for Quebec at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
The federal government is investing $760,207 in this project through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF), and the Québec City is contributing $190,095.
Featured image: (Ville de Québec)
