Municipal park

Parc de la Forêt-Boucher

Establishment assessed on

Parc de la Forêt-Boucher
Parc de la Forêt-Boucher
Jaseur Trail
Jaseur Trail
Footbridge
Footbridge
Bench along the trail
Bench along the trail
Table along the trail
Table along the trail
Coulicou Trail
Coulicou Trail
Covered rest area
Covered rest area
Picnic area under the shelter
Picnic area under the shelter
Dry toilet
Dry toilet
Dry toilet—bowl and bar
Dry toilet—bowl and bar
Portable toilet - Samuel-Edey entrance
Portable toilet - Samuel-Edey entrance
Parking - Samuel-Edey Entrance
Parking - Samuel-Edey Entrance

Establishment details

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust
  • Secondary surface type : hard-packed earth

Rest area

  • Type of rest area : with shelter
  • Number-Level : one-level
  • Seating available : yes
  • Table(s) available : yes

Additional Information

From the Jaseur Loop to the rest area with a dry toilet

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Trail

  • Length(km) : 1,2 km

Additional Information

Single-level wooden walkway, 171 cm wide, with handrails

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 207

Access ramp

  • Multiple accessible passages-Clear width (cm) : 121
  • Slope(%) : 6

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Height of surface (cm) : 83
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71

Outdoor site-Information

  • Number of accessible/partially accessible trails : 2

Rest area

  • Type of rest area : with shelter
  • Table(s) available : yes

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • With-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 246
  • With-side-aisle space-Side aisle width (cm) : 150

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 127
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 80

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 79

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 80

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 148
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 172

Door

  • Type of door : sliding
  • Clear width (cm) : 89

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : frontal
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 23
  • Transfer zone-Type of obstacles : other

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

Transfer area in front of the toilet: 143 cm

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Access ramp

  • Multiple accessible passages-Clear width (cm) : 121
  • Slope(%) : 6

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Table

  • Table type : picnic
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 84

Description

Located in Aylmer, Parc de la Forêt-Boucher is a vast natural area spanning more than 700 acres, recognized as an important wildlife refuge. Its trails invite visitors to take walks and observe nature, while interpretive activities, guided tours, and lectures offer opportunities to discover the park’s rich biodiversity.

Contact details

500, rue Samuel-Edey, Gatineau, Québec

819 665 6237 / 819 210 9955 /

parc@fondationforetboucher.ca

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