The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet offers a wealth of natural resources, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities. Here's an overview of popular activities in the region.

  1. ATV and Snowmobile Trails
  2. Cycling
  3. Fishing
  4. Hunting
  5. Hiking
  6. Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
  7. Green Spaces

You can also visit our pages on sports and associations and parks a for more information on what the Township has to offer. 

ATV and Snowmobile Trails 

You may find more information about all-terrain vehicle trails on the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario website.

Visit the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for local snowmobile trails and permit information.

Trail in the forest
A person a on bike trail riding a bicycle

Cycling

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is a perfect location for cycling. Be it long-distance along our country roads or a short bicycle ride with the family along one of the paved sections of the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail, there are many kilometers to cover and beautiful sights along the way!

Visit the United Counties of Prescott-Russell Cycling and Walking Network or Ontario By Bike to find maps and great places to visit during your ride.

You can also visit the Wendover Bicycle Park and rent a bicycle at the Larocque Woods 

Fishing

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is located at the junction of the Ottawa and South Nation rivers. As such, you can practise fishing throughout the year in the region.

You may fish from the docks in Lefaivre, Treadwell or Wendover, or from the shore at the Jessup's Falls Conservation Area. In the winter, ice fishing takes place on the Ottawa River.

For permits and information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website. Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing licence, these periods are usually in February, May, June and July. 

3 persons fishing on a dock facing a sunset
Hunter looking at a field with binoculars

Hunting

Review the Ministry of Natural Resources Hunting Regulations, you can download a guide that provides information about hunting licences and fees, as well as up-to-date regulations and seasons for each game species.

Hiking

To fully enjoy your time at the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is to spend a lot of time outdoors! Discover our many trails and green spaces.

A Woman with a baby on her back walking in the forest.
two person cross country skiing in the forest

Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet has invested in the creation of over 3 km of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, as well as walking/hiking trails in the summer. 

The trails are open to all from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and do not require a pass.

For more information visit trails and green spaces.

Green Spaces

Our green spaces are at your disposal to take time to take the time. Have a picnic, read a book, take a walk or have a coffee with someone you care about.

Found out where are located our many trails green spaces and parks. 

people sitting on a picnic blanket outside chatting and enjoying a meal.