with Meetup Group "Ottawa/Gatineau Kayakers". Did not bring Helen as though it was too far/fast, but turned out to be moderate. We could go together, possibly camping there, although it is family car camping. However, lots of nice looking bike trails, so perhaps a day trip with biking. 1-1/2 hours to paddle up the Petite Nation, lunch at the falls (quite full of water), then an hour to paddle back, including a bimble up a small creek (Ruisseau de la Loutre), but had to turn back due to a tree fallen across the creek. On the way back we say a bald eagle flying overhead with a small fish in its talons! Good group of 10 including Terry Scott. Afterwards we paddled a few km of the 20km big loop which takes you up the short Canal de la Petite Nation into the sheltered Baie de la Paentecote (flooded farmland) and back on the Ottawa River. Too far for the afternoon. Went to the "beach" to cool off and the drove round the park a bit. A quaint quiet corner of rural West Quebec.