Access your favorites, share your photos and more.

❄️ Winter
Le P'tit Train du Nord
📍 Laurentides· County La Rivière-du-Nord· Prévost

Le P'tit Train du Nord

📍 1272 Rue de la Traverse, Prévost, Québec, J0R 1T0

Le P'tit Train du Nord provides a peaceful experience in the heart of the Laurentians. With its enchanting landscapes and calm waters, it's an ideal spot for beginner paddlers and families looking to enjoy nature.

Share

🌦️ 7-day forecast

Why go

Nestled in the beautiful Laurentians, Le P'tit Train du Nord is a true haven just a few hours from Montreal. Whether you're into hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing, this spot offers a multitude of activities in the great outdoors.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the picturesque trails while taking in the surrounding nature. The landscapes are breathtaking, especially during seasonal changes.
  • Biking: Enjoy the well-maintained bike paths that wind through forests and rivers. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the region at your own pace.
  • Cross-country skiing: In winter, strap on your skis and traverse the snowy trails. The peaceful setting and snow quality make it a favorite spot for snow sports enthusiasts.

Nearby

After a day of activities, settle down for a picnic by the river or simply relax while admiring nature. The resting areas provide an ideal setting to recharge.

Getting there

Le P'tit Train du Nord is easily accessible from Montreal, about an hour and a half by car. Take Highway 15 North to reach this popular outdoor destination.

Good to know

Don’t forget to bring clothing suitable for the weather conditions, as temperatures can change quickly. Also, remember to stay hydrated and follow outdoor safety rules.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
River
Avg. depth
1.5 m
Length
20 km
Elevation
200 m
Place type
Regional park
Region
Laurentides
County
La Rivière-du-Nord
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Available
ParkingDogs allowed

The stay

Practical info

Regional park — fatbiking, inline skating, hiking, cross-country skiing, cycling.

📍 Contact
1272 Rue de la Traverse, Prévost, Québec, J0R 1T0
County : La Rivière-du-Nord
Official site →

Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Land activities

  • Fatbiking
  • Patinage à roues alignées
  • Hiking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Cycling

Recreation & discovery

  • Nature interpretation
  • Motoneige

Facilities

  • Transport de bagages
  • Transport d'équipement de sport / plein air

Food & dining

  • Picnic area

Services

  • Accès signalisé (panneaux bleus)
  • Chiens (en laisse) admis
  • Support à vélos
  • Animation disponible
  • Réservation obligatoire
  • Tarif de groupe

Source: SIT Québec (Tourinsoft) — open data CC-BY 4.0.

Hiking

Hiking trails nearby

Trails located nearby — data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances computed from OSM tracks; verify on site.

Community reviews

Be the first to review this spot!

🥾 Hiked here? Rate this trail, set the difficulty and share your photos.

Want us to feature your place?

Invite the Plein Air Québec team to discover your establishment, lodging or activity.

We can travel to your location to live the experience, take photos and videos and create an authentic feature, published across the entire Plein Air Québec Network: websites and social media.

Fill out this form to help us better understand your proposal.

Your contact info
Your proposal
Availability
How many people can you host for the feature?
Lodging
Is lodging offered to our team as part of the feature? *
Additional information

Submitting a request does not guarantee a feature will be produced. Our team will contact you after reviewing the proposal and travel possibilities.

Data source: Données Québec — SIT Québec (CC-BY 4.0) · CC BY 4.0 (data modified and enriched)