Reconstruction of the Bois-Sent-Bon Trail - Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

The Bois-Sent-Bon Trail, 1,227.5 m in length, consists primarily of a boardwalk that has reached the end of its useful life. With the exception of the observatory located along the river and the wooden access ramps leading to it, all existing infrastructure will be replaced.

The project involves the complete reconstruction of the trail, including an increase in its width to improve accessibility for people with reduced mobility, notably through the installation of wheel guards. The work will be carried out in phases between winter 2026 and fall 2028 to maintain public access to the area and minimize disruptions.

Temporary trails and storage areas will be established to facilitate the work while minimizing impacts on the natural environment. Existing infrastructure will be progressively dismantled and reconstructed in accordance with the established phasing. Once the work is completed, the temporary facilities will be removed and the affected areas restored. Salvageable materials will be retained, while waste materials, including hazardous materials and non-recoverable treated wood, will be removed from the site and managed in accordance with applicable regulations.

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Latest update

September 9, 2026 – The Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service (ECCC-CWS) intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, ECCC-CWS is inviting public comments until October 16, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - September 9, 2026

Contacts

Sylvie Sougavinski, Senior Environmental Specialist
Place Bonaventure - Portail Sud-Ouest | South-West Portal 800, rue de La Gauchetière Ouest | 800 de La Gauchetière Street West Bureau 7300 | Suite 7300 Montréal (QC) H5A 1L6
Place Bonaventure - Portail Sud-Ouest | South-West Portal 800, rue de La Gauchetière Ouest | 800 de La Gauchetière Street West Bureau 7300 | Suite 7300 Montréal (QC) H5A 1L6
Montréal QC H5A 1L6
Email: sylvie.sougavinski@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Bois-Sent-Bon Trail - Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (Quebec)

  • Nature of activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-09-09

  • Proponent

    Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service

  • Authorities

    • Public Services and Procurement Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90751

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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