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Mauricie National Park
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Why go
Just a few hours from Montreal and Quebec City, Mauricie National Park offers you an unmatched nature escape. Between crystal-clear lakes and lush forests, it’s the perfect place to recharge and experience outdoor adventures.
What to do
- Stand-up paddle: Glide across the calm waters of the lake and take in the surrounding scenery. It’s a great way to explore the park at your own pace.
- Kayaking and canoeing: Whether solo or in a group, the water activities will allow you to discover the hidden corners of the lake while enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings.
- Hiking: Traverse the marked trails and be amazed by the diversity of wildlife and flora. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of wild animals!
Nearby
After a day of activities, unwind by the lake with a picnic or enjoy a refreshing swim. The resting areas are perfect for recharging and appreciating nature.
Getting there
From Montreal, expect about a 2-hour drive, and from Quebec City, around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Easy access for a quick nature getaway!
Good to know
Don't forget to bring your safety gear, including a life jacket. Also, make sure to check the weather conditions before heading out for a successful outing.
At a glance
Information
Characteristics
Recommended gear
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Stand-up paddleboard
Inflatable kayak
PFD / life jacket
Kayak paddle
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Practical info
Canada national park — swimming, canot gonflable, recreational canoeing, canoe camping, rowboating.
Leisure & amenities
Services and activities
Water activities
- Swimming
- Canot gonflable
- Canot récréatif
- Canoe camping
- Chaloupe à rames
- Kayak récréatif
- Kayak-camping
- Natation
- Fishing
- Pedal boat
- Stand-up paddleboard
- Scuba diving
Land activities
- Course à pied
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling
- Volleyball de plage
Recreation & discovery
- Atelier
- Nature interpretation
- Self-guided tour
Facilities
- Abri / relais chauffé
- Outdoor playground
- Belvédère / tour d'observation
- Casiers
- Showers
- Interpretation panels
- Service pavilion
- Beach
- Boat launch
- Salle de fartage
- Walking trail
- Dump station
- Terrasse
- Restrooms
- Vestiaire
- Shop
- Dépanneur
- Eau potable
- Électricité
- Électricité - 15 ampères
- Électricité - 30 ampères
- Émission de permis
- Ice
- Wi-Fi
- Téléphone public
- Transport de bagages
Food & dining
- Picnic area
- BBQ allowed
- BBQ available
- Snack bar
- Takeout
Services
- Borne de recharge électrique
- Chiens (en laisse) admis
- Support à vélos
- Horaire particulier sur demande
- Réservation obligatoire
- Tarif de groupe
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Adapted activities & equipment
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