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This wildlife reserve, created in 1981, has an area of 3.12 km. Its mission is to protect emergent and submerged grass beds, as well as waterfowl nesting sites. This wildlife reserve is adjacent to the Saint-Ours Island Bird Sanctuary. It straddles several islands: Île aux Rats, Île à McNicoll, Île Devant l'Eglise, Île Chipeau, Grande Île, Île Ronde, Île aux Boeufs and Île de la Little Colony.
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Parc régional des Grèves
This regional park has two reception stations: chalet Jean-Paul Dubois (Sorel-Tracy sector) and colony des Grèves (Contrecoeur sector). The trail map can be downloaded from the website.
Colonie de vacances des Grèves
Established in 1912, this family and children's summer camp is the oldest summer camp still in operation in Quebec and French-Canada. It is reputed to be the largest French-speaking summer camp still in operation in North America. This summer camp welcomes all children.
Église Saint-Laurent-du-Fleuve
Catholic church.
Parc du moulin Chaput
Banal mill built in 1742. It is one of the last windmills in Quebec. Today, its mechanism is absent and its structure is well maintained.
Parc nautique de Contrecoeur
Centre Sportif Régional de Contrecoeur 2004
Arena offering ice rental services, resto bar, restaurants, and various events.