Overview

Tree Canada and Forêt Capitale Forest are excited to plant trees in honour of National Tree Day. Come out and celebrate with us!

Tree Canada, with the support of Forêt Capitale Forest, invites you to celebrate National Tree Day (NTD), presented by BMO. National Tree Day connects local action to national impact—when Canadians participate across the country, we grow a movement that reflects who we are and the future we want to build. Join us at Remic Rapids Park to plant trees and connect with nature!

Volunteers will participate in planting 300 native trees, as well as watering and spreading mulch around them.

Tree Canada experts and experienced volunteers will be on hand to support you and answer your tree-related questions. We’ll provide gloves and shovels—all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

How you’ll be making an impact:

Remic Rapids Park is located on the Ottawa River. It is known for its natural beauty and unique rock sculptures. The park offers scenic views of the river, the city skyline, and the Gatineau shoreline. It’s a popular spot for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors, with trails that connect to the larger Capital Pathway. The park is also home to a collection of balanced rock sculptures created by artist John Felice Ceprano, which are a major attraction.

In celebration of National Tree Day and in alignment with the National Capital Commission’s Forest Strategy, volunteers will plant 300 trees of diverse species— including Black maple, Basswood and Hackberry— helping restore local biodiversity and climate resilience. We’ll also be spreading mulch and watering newly planted trees to give them the best possible start. Join us in turning shovelfuls of soil into a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Free Food:

Volunteers can grab a snack and beverage, courtesy of Vachon and Dominion City Seltzer.

What to wear and bring:

Volunteers should wear and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Hand sanitizer

This rain or shine event will take place unless the forecast calls for thunderstorms or very heavy rainfall.

We look forward to planting with you!

Meeting Point:

Meet along the pathway, on the west side of the parking lot, as indicated on the map.

Parking:

Parking is available at Remic Rapids Park. The community is encouraged to cycle, walk, carpool, or use public transit to the event. However, overflow parking is available on nearby residential streets with access to the park available along the Ottawa River Pathway. Participants should allocate enough time to walk to the site along the Ottawa River Pathway should the parking lot become full.

Terrain:

Easy to moderate. Planting area is accessible from the paved pathway, but walking across the planting site (grass or uneven terrain) will be required during the planting activity. The planting site is mildly sloped in some areas.

Amenities:

Parking lot, washrooms