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Hiking - Ô Cascades Forest
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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
Recommended gear
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Stand-up paddleboard
Inflatable kayak
PFD / life jacket
Kayak paddle
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Practical info
Trail — swimming, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, canicross, running.
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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