THE LIST: 10 fun things to do in Lamoureux Park

August 2, 2024

Sprawling along the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Cornwall, Lamoureux Park is the city’s most popular communal playground.

The massive outdoor space is adored by residents and visitors alike for its beauty and easy access and the park’s wide array of features makes it a great place to unwind – be it for an hour or an entire day.

From top-notch cycling trails to a miniature waterfall, Lamoureux Park has something for pretty much every age and interest. To help get you started, we put together this handy list of 10 fun things to do in the park – happy exploring!

1. Get rolling

Lamoureux Park is at the heart of the Riverside Trail – part of the larger Waterfront Trail – and you can expect to enjoy some of the best waterfront cycling around. The parking lot at the Cornwall Civic Complex is the perfect place to park and start your cycling before wrapping up with a drink or meal at one of the many nearby Downtown restaurants on Pitt Street. The cycling trail in Lamoureux Park includes a lot of rest stops and fun landmarks to enjoy along the way and there’s also a water bottle refilling station near the Cornwall Community Museum. Make sure to come visit us at the pop-up visitor information centre located at the entrance of the park and the Cornwall Civic Complex for some cycling maps!

If you’re visiting from out of town, you can definitely make an overnight adventure out of it. The trail extends roughly 40 km – from Gray’s Creek all the way to Upper Canada Village! There’s also bike rentals available at Marina 200 in Lamoureux Park to make it easier than ever to get rolling!

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Cycling maps, itineraries & more
Marina 200 bike rentals
Visitor info centre

2. Seniors on Wheels

Enjoy Lamoureux Park and the waterfront in a whole new way with Seniors on Wheels. Cornwall Tourism now offers free guided rides for seniors through Lamoureux Park and other parts of the waterfront to enjoy the beautiful view of the river. There is seating for two and the rides are about 30 minutes. Seniors on Wheels is based at the Cornwall Tourism visitor information centre located at the entrance of the Cornwall Civic Complex and Lamoureux Park. The program is currently running Mondays through Saturdays 10am – 3pm (weather permitting). To book a ride please email us at seniorsonwheels@cornwall.ca .

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Seniors on Wheels

3. Picnic

With so many picturesque sitting areas, Lamoureux Park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic! Grab a meal to go from one of the many Downtown restaurants and enjoy it in the park. Or pack your own lunch and snacks and enjoy a bite at one of the many lookout spots or picnic tables that are scattered throughout the park. There are washrooms near the children’s splash pad and inside the Cornwall Civic Complex for added convenience.

4. Insta-worthy backdrops

If you’re heading to Lamoureux Park, make sure the phone battery is charged because you’ll want to take some photos. There’s a lot of great backdrops to capture that perfect Insta-worthy image. The waterfront lookouts and miniature waterfall (in the Eco Gardens west of the boat launch) are popular photo stops as well as other landmarks like Marina 200, the clock tower, Cornwall Community Museum and the model airplane in front of the RCAFA Wing 424!

5. Keep cool

A cold treat and a walk in the park on a sunny day are a perfect combination. In Lamoureux Park, you’ll find a variety of frozen novelty treats (in addition to some mouth-watering hot dogs and other snacks) at Weenie’s on Wheels at the splashpad. You can also venture to the Marina 200 office to get a frozen treat along with other snacks and drinks.

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Sweet treats in Cornwall

6. Fish on

The St. Lawrence River is the backbone of the Cornwall region, and fishing is one of the area’s most popular hobbies. Lamoureux Park is the perfect place to get started on the journey to catch that trophy fish. The boat launch behind the RCAFA Wing 424 is available to head out on the water. You can enjoy fishing from shore too – there are a bunch of great shoreline fishing spots in the park! The bay behind the RCAFA Wing 424 and the point east of the boat launch are two great places to start, especially if you have kids in tow.

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Fishing in Cornwall

7. Splashpad

Pack a lunch and some snacks and let the kids run loose and cool down at the splashpad in the centre of Lamoureux Park. The neighbouring play structure and washrooms ensure that they will be entertained quite a while – and tuckered out when you decide to head home. The splashpad is great for children of all ages and it features a variety of fun water spray elements. It’s open daily!

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Cornwall splashpads and pools

8. Walking Tour

Get to know the city a little better with Cornwall’s Historic Walking Tour. Grab a guide at our visitor information centre in front of the Cornwall Civic Complex and enjoy a beautiful walk while discovering the Historic Cornwall Walking Tour plaques – many of which are located in the park. Each plaque depicts an era or event of Cornwall’s history and is accompanied by amazing artwork by local artist Pierre Giroux.

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Cornwall Historic Walking Tour
Visitor info centre

9. Museum

Located inside a restored 1840 Loyalist home which was moved to Lamoureux Park two decades ago, the Cornwall Community Museum tells the amazing story of the city and region – one of the oldest parts of Ontario – from its settlement in 1784 to present day. You can view all kinds of cool artifacts, historic photographs, items that were made in Cornwall and much more! The museum is located just west of the splashpad! They are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9bam to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm and closed Sunday & Monday.

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Cornwall Community Museum

10. Take in an Event

Lamoureux Park is a great place for everything, even for throwing events! Every year, Lamoureux Park hosts many great events for the community and out of town visitors to enjoy. This includes Canada Day, Cornwall Ribfest, Poutine Feast, the Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival, the Akwesasne Pow Wow, Cornwall Culture Fest and many more. There’s also Arts in the Park – a series of free concerts held weekdays featuring local performers at the Lions Club Bandshell in the park. Check out our events page to see all of the upcoming events in Lamoureux Park!

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Cornwall Tourism Event Calendar

And don’t forget to visit us!

While you’re in the park, don’t forget to stop by the Cornwall Tourism pop-up visitor information centre at the eastern edge of the park near the entrance to the Cornwall Civic Complex! We’re open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Stop by and pick up a Visitor Guide and your Cornwall souvenirs or get some recommendations on other fun things to see and do during your visit to Cornwall!

You can also text us anytime at 613-938-4748 and we will be happy to assist with any questions you might have.

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Looking for other fun things to do in Cornwall? Check out the Explore section of our website for other fun-filled activities to keep you busy. Better yet, consider extending your stay with a night at one of our great accommodations!

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