[1] These works consisted of the removal of 8 km of concrete shoreline, the creation of 65,000 square metres (700,000 sq ft) of wildlife habitat including the planting of 600 hardwood and coniferous trees, 1500 shrubs and 20000 herbaceous plants, construction of 14 retention basins to prevent excess wastewater from ending up in the river during heavy rains.

[3] These successful works allow the reappearance of various species that were no longer found there such as the cormorant or the great blue heron.

[3] The inauguration day, despite the rain, 280 walkers participated in the activities, offering different routes on the trails and a traditional Wendat show in Wendake.

[1] The last section of 4 km on each bank is designed to accommodate cyclists and users of inline skates[1] Three sites allow the descent of canoes or kayaks on the river from the linear park.

[8] In winter, 27 kilometers (2011) of trails are groomed by the Société de la rivière Saint-Charles to allow walking on snow.

[9] The section between Samson bridge and Scott bridge presents ten works of art by the Quebec artist of origin Vietnamese Truong Chanh Trung representing species of birds frequenting the river: ring-billed gull, double-crested cormorant, white pigeon, blackbird, two-colored swallow, great blue heron, mallard, kildir plover, black duck and kingfisher.