Access your favorites, share your photos and more.

📍 Lanaudière· County Matawinie· Saint-Michel-des-Saints

Lac Taureau

🚣 Water🧗 Adventure Kayak Canoe Stand-up paddleboard+1

📍 1200, chemin de la Baie-du-Milieu, Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec, J0K 3B0

Lac Taureau provides a charming natural setting with its crystal-clear waters and wooded landscapes. It is an ideal place for beginners and families looking to get started in paddling activities in a peaceful atmosphere.

Add your photos or videos

Know this spot? Share your real photos: credited to you, in your personal gallery. The best ones replace the listing image.

🎥 Your videos come straight from your social networks (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook): they stay linked to your account and point back to your channel — more exposure for you, and a livelier listing.

🌦️ 7-day forecast

Why go

Just a few hours from Montreal, the Auberge du Lac Taureau invites you to discover a vast playground of water activities. Whether you're a beginner or an adventure enthusiast, this spot offers a perfect escape into nature.

What to do

Try stand-up paddleboarding on the calm waters of the lake, an ideal activity for all levels. If you prefer kayaking, explore the shores and admire the natural beauty surrounding you. For a group experience, recreational canoeing is perfect for sharing memorable moments with loved ones.

Nearby

Enjoy a nearby picnic area to savor a meal in nature or relax on the beach after a day of water activities.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1.5-hour drive to reach the Auberge du Lac Taureau, an easy and pleasant journey.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. Also, consider checking the weather before your outing to fully enjoy your day.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type

Lake

Avg. depth

10 m

Length

12 km

Elevation

250 m

Place type

Outdoor adventure site

Region

Lanaudière

County

Matawinie

Camping

Recommended gear

Our picks to enjoy the water — real Amazon photos and prices.

Amazon affiliate links — at no extra cost to you. Price at time of display.

The stay

Practical info

Outdoor adventure site — recreational canoeing, canoe camping, recreational kayaking, pedal boating, stand-up paddleboarding.

📍 Contact

1200, chemin de la Baie-du-Milieu, Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec, J0K 3B0

County : Matawinie

Official site →

Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

Canot récréatif
Canoe camping
Kayak récréatif
Pedal boat
Stand-up paddleboard

Services

Borne de recharge électrique

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

Community reviews

Be the first to review this spot!

🏄 Paddled here? Rate this spot on 5 criteria and share your photos.

Want us to feature your place?

We can visit your place, take photos and videos, and write an article to showcase it to thousands of outdoor lovers. Contact us to learn about the terms and conditions.

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

Explore more