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Grandes-Rivières Regional Park of Lake Saint-Jean

Grandes-Rivières Regional Park of Lake Saint-Jean

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🧗 Adventure+7
📍 400, boul. des Pères, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Québec, G8L6E4

The Grandes-Rivières Regional Park of Lake Saint-Jean offers an exceptional natural setting with varied landscapes, ranging from winding rivers to vast expanses of water. It is an ideal place for intermediate paddlers looking to explore the wild beauty of the region while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere.

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Why go

Just a few hours' drive from the city, the Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean offers you a nature getaway. It's the perfect spot for water sports enthusiasts and hikers, all surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

What to do

  • Stand-up paddle: Explore the calm waters of the lake while gliding on your board, enjoying the surrounding tranquility.
  • Sea kayaking: Paddle along the shores and discover hidden coves and impressive panoramas.
  • Hiking: Walk along the marked trails and admire the local wildlife and flora while soaking in the park's natural beauty.

Nearby

After a day of adventures, enjoy a picnic by the water or simply relax while admiring the scenery. The resting areas are perfect for recharging.

Getting there

From the nearest city, expect about a 2-hour drive to reach this peaceful haven.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring drinking water and snacks for your outings. Always check the weather conditions before heading out and have a backup plan.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
5 m
Length
20 km
Elevation
300 m
Fishing
Allowed
Place type
Regional park
Region
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
County
Maria-Chapdelaine
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Available
ParkingDogs allowedCamping

The stay

Practical info

Regional park — recreational canoeing, canoe camping, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, luge d'eau.

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400, boul. des Pères, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Québec, G8L6E4
County : Maria-Chapdelaine
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Canot récréatif
  • Canoe camping
  • Sea kayaking
  • Kayak d'eau vive
  • Luge d'eau
  • Fishing
  • Stand-up paddleboard

Land activities

  • Chasse
  • Fatbiking
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski de montagne / randonnée alpine
  • Kicksled
  • Cycling
  • Escalade de rocher

Recreation & discovery

  • Nature interpretation
  • Motoneige
  • ATV / quad

Food & dining

  • Picnic area

Services

  • Chiens (en laisse) admis

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Hiking

Hiking trails nearby

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

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