Ours parks

The sandy beach at L'Orignal

The sandy beach at L’Orignal Municipal Park is a must-see attraction. The addition of picnic tables and palapas allows users to enjoy a breathtaking view of the nearby marina and the Lower Laurentians in complete tranquility. A free boat ramp is available.

Sacha Park

A park accessible and inclusive to all children regardless of their disability or challenges: sensory games, swings, wheelchair-accessible slides, and water games.
 

Laurier Pilon Park

Opened in 2005, Laurier-Pilon Park offers several play structures and picnic tables in the heart of L’Orignal.
 
 

La marina​

L’Orignal Marina is located on the Ottawa River, half way between Ottawa and Montreal. The marina will be operated by the Township of Champlain as of the 2026 boating season. For more information concerning seasonal rentals or services offered, p[lease contact us at inforecreation@champlain.ca.

Tourist attractions

L’Orignal Old Jail

Built in 1825, this neoclassical structure—shaped by the Loyalist movement—is the oldest jail in Ontario. For two centuries, it served as a place of incarceration and witnessed countless stories of justice, hardship, and resilience.

Today, the Old L’Orignal Jail invites visitors to step back in time and experience the atmosphere of a 19th‑century prison. From its distinctive orange roof to its preserved cells and historic gallows, every corner of the site reveals a piece of Ontario’s early justice system. Carefully maintained and authentically restored, the jail offers a rare glimpse into the past, making it a must‑see heritage attraction in Eastern Ontario for history lovers and curious travelers.

Visitors can explore the original cells where inmates once lived, learn how local justice operated in the 1800s, and hear stories from those who passed through this remarkable institution. Whether you’re interested in architecture, Canadian history, or unique cultural experiences, the L’Orignal Old Jail delivers a captivating and educational visit.

Retracing History

1

Court House and Old Jail (1825)

2

Land Registry Office

3

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church

4

Catholic rectory

5

Convent of Notre-Dame-des-Anges

6

Old Post Office

7

Proulx Residence

8

Châtelain house

9

Sterling Bank and former Bell Telephone building

10

Poulin House

11

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

12

St. Andrew’s Manse

13

Poulin-Clément store

14

The Anchorage (Riverest)

15

Dock and Marina, Wharf street

16

997 King Street

17

Riverview Hotel

18

Church of the Nativity

19

Bertrand Store

20

Duldraeggan Hall

21

The White Inn

22

Brabant House

23

Millette House

24

Millette-Richer house

25B

Trading Post & Printing House

25A

Sawmill

26

Périard House

27

L’Orignal Train Station

28

Landriault/Pageau House

29

Parisien/Côté House

30

Omer Lalonde House

31

Eudore Landriault House

32

Aimé Landriault House

33

Old Rural School / Bay

34

Gérard Lalonde House

35

Jean-Charles Halonde House

36.A

Lanthier House

36.B

Lanthier Village

37.A

Kingsbury House

37.B

Évanturel Train Station

38

Routhier-Millette Cannon

39

A Precious Military Heritage

40.A

The House of the Head Man

40.B

The House of Refuge (The Prescott & Russell Home)

41

Aldège et Oscar Landriault House

42

The Georges Séguin Restaurant