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Jacques-Cartier National Park

Jacques-Cartier National Park

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🐦 Nature+6
📍 103, ch. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Québec, G3C2T5

Jacques-Cartier National Park features majestic landscapes with deep valleys and winding rivers. It is an ideal spot for stand-up paddleboard enthusiasts looking to explore calm waters surrounded by wilderness.

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Why go

Just a few hours from the city, Jacques-Cartier National Park invites you to discover breathtaking landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you're a kayaking enthusiast or a hiking aficionado, this park is a true natural playground.

What to do

  • Stand-Up Paddle: Glide across the calm waters of the river and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature while getting some exercise.
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Explore the meanders of the river at your own pace. The clear waters and tranquility of the park make it an ideal spot for a kayaking or canoeing outing, whether you're a beginner or experienced.
  • Hiking: Traverse the marked trails that wind through the forest. The diversity of landscapes will amaze you, whether in summer or winter, with breathtaking panoramas.

Nearby

After a day of adventure, why not settle down for a picnic by the river? It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the exceptional natural setting.

Getting there

Jacques-Cartier National Park is about a 2-hour drive from Quebec City. An easy getaway for a day filled with outdoor activities.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring water and snacks for your day of activities. Check the weather conditions before you go, and consider booking your activities in advance if necessary.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
River
Water type
Flatwater
Avg. depth
3 m
Length
30 km
Elevation
400 m
Fishing
Allowed
Place type
Québec national park
Region
Capitale-Nationale
County
La Jacques-Cartier
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Available
ParkingToiletsDogs allowed

The stay

Practical info

Québec national park — whitewater canoeing, canot gonflable, recreational canoeing, canoe camping, whitewater kayaking.

📍 Contact
103, ch. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Québec, G3C2T5
County : La Jacques-Cartier
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Canot d'eau vive
  • Canot gonflable
  • Canot récréatif
  • Canoe camping
  • Kayak d'eau vive
  • Kayak récréatif
  • Fishing
  • Stand-up paddleboard

Land activities

  • Fatbiking
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski nordique
  • Hok skiing
  • Kicksled
  • Cycling

Recreation & discovery

  • Géocaching
  • Snow tubing
  • Nature interpretation
  • Guided tour

Facilities

  • Abri / relais chauffé
  • Belvédère / tour d'observation
  • Service pavilion
  • Walking trail
  • Restrooms
  • Shop
  • Dépanneur
  • Wi-Fi
  • Transport de bagages
  • Transport d'équipement de sport / plein air

Food & dining

  • Picnic area
  • BBQ allowed
  • BBQ available

Services

  • Chiens (en laisse) admis
  • 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.

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