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Hiking - Ô Cascades Forest
📍 Lanaudière· County Matawinie· Rawdon

Hiking - Ô Cascades Forest

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🐦 Nature+4
📍 Chemin Johanne, Rawdon, Québec, J0K 1S0

The Ô Cascades Forest site offers an enchanting natural setting, perfect for a stand-up paddleboard outing. The varied landscapes, featuring waterfalls and wooded trails, create a peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for adventure enthusiasts looking to explore nature.

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Why go

Just a few kilometers from Montreal, Forêt Ô Cascades is a true haven that invites you to reconnect with nature. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a fan of water activities, this place offers an unforgettable outdoor experience.

What to do

Enjoy hiking on the well-marked trails that wind through the forest, offering breathtaking panoramas. For water sports enthusiasts, paddleboarding on the lake is a must-do activity, allowing you to explore the calm, crystal-clear waters. If the weather permits, treat yourself to a refreshing swim in the lake, perfect for recharging after a day of adventures.

Nearby

After your day of activities, unwind by the lake with a well-deserved picnic or enjoy a moment of tranquility while observing the surrounding nature. The resting areas are perfect for sharing a meal outdoors.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1-hour drive to reach Forêt Ô Cascades. An easily accessible getaway for a day of outdoor adventures.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring your safety gear, including a life jacket for paddleboarding. Check the weather conditions before heading out and make sure to stay on marked trails to preserve the local wildlife and flora.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
3 m
Length
2 km
Elevation
250 m
Place type
Trail
Region
Lanaudière
County
Matawinie
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Available
ParkingToiletsDogs allowedCamping

The stay

Practical info

Trail — swimming, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, canicross, running.

📍 Contact
Chemin Johanne, Rawdon, Québec, J0K 1S0
County : Matawinie
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Swimming
  • Natation
  • Stand-up paddleboard

Land activities

  • Canicross
  • Course à pied
  • Fatbiking
  • Initiation à la survie en forêt
  • Ice skating
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski joëring
  • Ski nordique
  • Hok skiing
  • Kicksled
  • Mountain biking
  • Volleyball de plage

Recreation & discovery

  • Atelier
  • Concert, spectacle
  • Nature interpretation
  • Lancer de haches
  • Spectacle immersif
  • Self-guided tour

Facilities

  • Abri / relais chauffé
  • Outdoor playground
  • Showers
  • Service pavilion
  • Beach
  • Salle de réunion / réception
  • Walking trail
  • Restrooms
  • Bar
  • Dépanneur
  • Eau potable
  • Électricité
  • Électricité - 15 ampères
  • Électricité - 30 ampères
  • Ice
  • Guichet automatique bancaire
  • Wi-Fi
  • Soutien à l'organisation de congrès / d'événements
  • Salle : jusqu'à 50 personnes

Food & dining

  • Picnic area
  • BBQ allowed
  • Café / tearoom
  • Comptoir de crème glacée
  • Permis d'alcool

Services

  • Borne de recharge électrique
  • Chiens (en laisse) admis
  • Autobus
  • Animation disponible
  • Intervention par la nature et l'aventure
  • Réservation de l'établissement entier
  • Tarif de groupe
  • Groupes : jusqu'à 150 personnes

Accessibility

  • Adapted activities & equipment

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