THE NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION AND KRUGER PRODUCTS OPEN CONFLUENCE PARK IN GATINEAU
Gatineau, QC, Thursday, August 20, 2026 — The National Capital Commission (NCC) and Kruger Products Inc. opened today the new Confluence Park in Gatineau, a 10,000 m² public green space on the site of Kruger Products’ Laurier plant. Developed in several phases, the creation of this riverside park is the result of a shared vision to transform 13% of the plant’s land into a welcoming space through extensive landscaping. Visitors will also be able to explore a permanent exhibition highlighting the area’s history and industrial heritage.
The official inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant; accompanied by the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull–Aylmer; Suzanne Tremblay, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Hull; Rachel M. Deslauriers, President of the Commission de l'environnement et de la lutte aux changements climatiques and Councillor for Mitigomijokan, on behalf of Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, Mayor of Gatineau; Gene Kruger, Co‑President of Kruger Inc.; Maryse Gaudreault, Chairperson of the National Capital Commission (NCC); Tobi Nussbaum, CEO of the National Capital Commission; as well as other representatives from Kruger, the NCC and project partners.
Shaping the future, preserving the past
Launched in 2022, the project encompasses a range of initiatives, including modernizing lighting in the surrounding area, as well as architectural and aesthetic improvements to the plant’s façade. The construction of the park was completed in recent months with the addition of streetscaping elements and the planting of hundreds of trees and shrubs. Today, the park features more than 400 deciduous trees, nearly 20 conifers, about 830 shrubs and more than 7,500 square metres of seeded grass and ecological restoration areas. The use of native plants adapted to local climate conditions will contribute to the site’s ecological resilience. The park, located along Laurier Street and bordered by the Capital Pathway, is easily accessible on foot or by bike and offers exceptional views of the Ottawa River and Canada’s Parliament Hill.
In addition, a permanent exhibition has been set up along Laurier Street to highlight the area’s history and industrial heritage. Through a series of panels featuring period photographs, it offers a look at the area’s evolution, its relationship with the Ottawa River and its contribution to the region’s economic growth.
To learn more, visit the park’s webpage Confluence Park.
