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Forêt Ô Cascades - Centre de plein air

Forêt Ô Cascades - Centre de plein air

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🧗 Adventure+3
📍 4300, chemin Johanne, Rawdon, Québec, J0K 1S0📞 450 944-0165

La Forêt Ô Cascades is an ecotourism park located in the heart of the Laurentian Forest, offering a variety of outdoor activities, camping, and accommodations surrounded by nature. The park is crisscrossed by a 12-km network of multi-use trails accessible year-round. In the winter, these trails are open for fat biking, Nordic skiing, and ice skating. In the summer, visitors can go hiking, swimming, and tubing down the river.

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Why go

Nestled in the beautiful Lanaudière region, the Forêt Ô Cascades site is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Just a few hours' drive from Montreal, it offers a multitude of activities for all tastes, all while being surrounded by breathtaking nature.

What to do

Embark on an adventure on fat bikes along the well-maintained forest trails, where each turn brings you closer to nature. In winter, enjoy the joys of ice skating on the lake, perfect for a family outing or with friends. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the many trails winding through picturesque landscapes, while fishing enthusiasts will find prime spots nearby. Lastly, be sure to catch an immersive show for an unforgettable experience.

Nearby

After a day of activities, you can relax around a campfire or have a picnic in one of the many designated areas. The tranquility of the site makes it a perfect place to recharge.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1.5-hour drive to reach Forêt Ô Cascades. Head north and let the changing landscapes guide you.

Good to know

Be sure to check the weather conditions before your visit, and don’t forget to bring your safety gear. The trails are accessible in different seasons, so plan according to your preferences.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
5 m
Length
10 km
Elevation
300 m
Average time
2 hours
Fishing
Allowed
Place type
Outdoor sports
Region
Lanaudière
County
Matawinie
Parking
Available
ParkingToilets

The stay

Practical info

Outdoor adventure site — swimming, swimming, fishing, canicross, running.

📅 Season
All year round
📍 Contact
4300, chemin Johanne, Rawdon, Québec, J0K 1S0
County : Matawinie
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Swimming
  • Natation
  • Fishing

Land activities

  • Canicross
  • Course à pied
  • Fatbiking
  • Ice skating
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski nordique
  • Hok skiing
  • Kicksled

Recreation & discovery

  • Atelier
  • Concert, spectacle
  • Spectacle immersif
  • Self-guided tour

Facilities

  • Abri / relais chauffé
  • Outdoor playground
  • Showers
  • Service pavilion
  • Beach
  • Salle de réunion / réception
  • Walking trail
  • Restrooms
  • Dépanneur
  • Eau potable
  • Électricité
  • Wi-Fi

Food & dining

  • Picnic area
  • BBQ allowed
  • Café / tearoom

Services

  • Borne de recharge électrique
  • Autobus
  • Animation disponible
  • Tarif de groupe

Accessibility

  • Adapted activities & equipment

Other services & activities

  • Randonnée hivernale
  • Marche sur neige
  • Snow tubing
  • Patinage extérieur
  • Sentier de glace
  • Vélo sur neige
  • Feux de camp hivernaux
  • Initiation à la survie hivernale
  • Marche sportive
  • Marche
  • Course en sentier
  • Promenade en forêt
  • Chasse au trésor
  • Camping sauvage
  • Mountain biking
  • Vélo électrique
  • Cross-country

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