du Mont-Tremblant

Parc national
du Mont-Tremblant
The Magazine
2006-2007 Tour
Welcome to Your
Nature Country!
O
n behalf of everyone at Parc National du Mont-Tremblant, I welcome you to your nature country!
CONTENTS
With its 1,510 km2, the oldest and largest national park in Quebec promises many authentic experiences
in all seasons. You will gently wake up with nature on bright camping mornings, go on peaceful canoe rides
and maybe have a common loon serenade you, hear the distant murmur of a waterfall or the fiery fall
making its presence known, observe mountains from high above after reaching the summit, glide on
powdery snow, or stand under the watchful eye of a curious white-tailed deer!
A Large Park With Many Natural Faces .........4
At Your Service ............................................4
Conservation Mission .................................5
The Wolf, A Parc National du
Mont-Tremblant Treasure ...........................6
Unforgettable Stays.....................................8
Spotlight on our Main Packages:
Canoeing and Kayaking ...................................10
Day Activities..............................................11
Park and Trail Map ....................................12
Your Hiking Guide...........................................14
Discovery Activities and Schedule ............15
Introducing our Partners!..........................18
Winter Experiences....................................19
Summer Magic - Times 10! ......................20
National Parks to Discover .......................21
Accommodations in the Area...................22
Our conservation mission: team work close to our hearts!
This invitation promoting discovery and relaxation in the heart of the Laurentians' wild beauty would not be
possible without the sustained effort of our team, the members of which coming from all our departments.
These enthusiasts are essential players that will teach you about preserving the park and the environmental
values that support our mission.
$2.5 million investments to improve the quality of your experience!
Within the framework of a government investment to ensure the sustainability of the park's infrastructures,
we are happy to report that substantial work has been completed in the park in order to improve the
quality of your experiences and ensure better conservation.
The Lac-Monroe service centre features a brand new rental centre and entirely restored sanitary facilities,
thus improving customer service. New showers were built in the Castor and L'Ours sanitary facilities. All
other Ménagerie and La Pimbina sector sanitary facilities were also renovated. Finally, during the summer,
the L’Envol trail will feature a new course and viewpoint.
CREDITS
You will probably notice that three new bridges were constructed on road No. 1 in the La Diable sector, and
that 600 m of the road have been moved and paved past the Côte du Pontage. These measures were taken
to keep floods from damaging roads and affecting watercourses.
To better ensure the park's conservation mission, we revitalized the natural environment of several locations,
as well as made some other problematic locations unavailable. This initiative also allows us to provide our
visitors with more intimacy. We look forward to your continued support of our efforts to protect the
underbrush surrounding our campgrounds. Indeed, several trees were transplanted; therefore, it is
important to avoid walking in regeneration areas so to let nature take its place!
Chemin du Lac-Supérieur
Lac-Supérieur (Québec) J0T 1P0
Information: (819) 688-2281
Reservations: 1 800 665-6527
Email: [email protected]
www.parcsquebec.com
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments–we will be happy to answer
them.
Columns and collaborators
Louise Cadieux, Nancy Plessis-Bélair,
Martin Soucy
Special collaboration: Association de
villégiature – Station Mont-Tremblant
The entire team wishes you a great stay.
Editing
Daniel Bouchard
Martin Soucy
The manager
Translation
Daniel Bouchard
Nancy Plessis-Bélair
Graphic design and cartography
Limbo Design Graphique
Cover photo
Pierre-Yves Lafrance, park visitor.
We wish to thank Mr. Lafrance for allowing us to
use the picture taken in the L'Assomption Sector.
Printing
Québécor World
A large park with many
natural faces
Pierre Dupuy
Parc National du Mont-Tremblant’s mission is to preserve a sample of the Laurentian
natural region for the current and future generations while making it accessible so that
visitors can enjoy authentic experiences.
or La Cachée sectors! Bordered with
magnificent lakes, the landscapes
provided by these three paradisiacal
sites will make you fully enjoy the
hot summer days. Campsites are also
available to extend your stay.
This large territory, located in the Laurentian and Lanaudière tourism regions, is visited
through main sectors. Pages 12 and 13 of the magazine offer an overview of all the
distinctive opportunities to renew with the pleasure of visiting the park!
To Discover!
Discover the Lac-des-Sables, Lac-Escalier,
•
•
•
June 16 to September 4
•
•
•
•
•
•
June 16 to September 4
•
•
May 12 to October 9
•
•
June 16 to September 4
•
•
•
•
•
4
5
May 12 to October 9
June 16 to September 4
•
•
Boutique Nature
Life Jackets
•
Ice
Bikes
•
Firewood
Kayaks
•
Convenience Store
Pedal Boats
May 12 to October 9
Ready-to-Eat meals
Opening Dates
La Diable: Lac-Monroe
service center
La Diable :
Lac-Escalier reception
La Diable : La Cachée
reception station
La Pimbina :
Lac-Provost beach
La Pimbina :
Lac-des-Sables reception
L'Assomption : Saint-Côme
reception station
L'Assomption :
Grand-Pin Campground
Pierre Parent
Jean-Pierre Huard
Electric Motors
Sector / Site
Canoes and Rowboats
A generous array of services are offered in each
park sector to make your visit easier.
See the following table for details.
Reception, Information
At Your Service
The L’Assomption sector is accessible
through Saint-Côme. Once you paddled
on its clear water river, fished in its lakes
full of fish, tasted the silence of a night of
camping on a lake shore or in an isolated
cottage, you will understand why this
sector is our best kept secret.
Cross country skiing,
Snowshoeing
The La Pimbina sector is accessible
through Saint-Donat, a recognized
tourism site of the Lanaudière region.
The wild beauty of its mountains and
lakes, its spectacular Chute aux Rats, and
the Carcan summit are part of its wild
nature that puts you in a relaxing mood. It
is also the door that gives access to the
Lac-des-Sables sector.
Canoe and Passenger
Transportation
The Diable sector, located in the shadow
of Mont Tremblant and near MontTremblant resort, is accessible through
Lac-Supérieur. Its natural face and the
numerous activities offered take shape to
the rhythm of the many lakes, of Rivière
du Diable, sometimes fiery, sometimes
peaceful, and of the softly rounded
mountain tops.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Lac-Monroe service and rental center (La Diable sector) as well as the Saint-Donat (La Pimbina sector) and Saint-Côme
(L’Assomption sector) reception stations are the best places to find most of these services.
Conservation Mission
François Cloutier
Regulations? Here’s why!
One of the daily challenges faced by the
Parc National du Mont-Tremblant is to
manage the presence of hundreds of
thousands of people visiting the park
while ensuring its conservation. The park
regulation is therefore an essential tool
that allows us to reach this right balance.
By abiding by the rules, you significantly
contribute to the park’s preservation.
Preserving the natural environment is
everyone's business. It is therefore
prohibited to:
• bring pets, except to designated sites in
selected wildlife reserves. However, in
the case of a guide dog or an
assistance dog, which is either working
or being trained, it must be easily
identifiable, wearing a Mira scarf or
harness, and kept on a leash at all
times. Those in charge of the animal
must respect the Mira code of ethics,
particularly by carrying a Mira user's
certificate.
• cut down, damage, remove or
bring in trees, shrubs or herbaceous
plants or any parts of them;
• collect dead wood;
• leave dishes or food lying around. Out
of respect for wildlife, food should be
stored in vehicles;
• alter, remove or paint rock faces or
natural landmarks;
• use or throw away detergents, such as
soap or any other harmful substances,
in lakes, rivers and streams.
Think of Them.
Do Not Feed Animals!
Pourquoi aime-t-on nourrir les animaux ?
Why do we enjoy feeding animals? To get
a closer and longer look. Our wish to
extend these moments by getting closer
to the animals or feeding them is their
biggest threat.
Saint-Exupéry told us in "Le Petit Prince":
You are responsible for what you tame.
• kill, capture, hurt, molest, harass, feed
or tame animals. Please note that
harvesting animals and catching fish is
authorized in hunting packages at the
reserves or fishing packages at the
reserves and national parks;
• throw trash anywhere except in the
containers provided or burn trash in
campfires;
The Parcs Québec Mission
In an effort to harmonize cultural, social,
economic and regional concerns, Parcs
Québec ensures the conservation and
development of exceptional sites as well as
areas representative of Québec’s
43 natural regions, while making
them accessible for educational and recreational purposes.
Far from helping them, it is probably the
biggest threat to animals living in parks.
Here's why…
• They all find elements better adapted to
their need within their habitat.
Although they seem to appreciate this
"exotic" food, it often makes then sick.
• Squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, foxes,
bears, and wolves that are getting
accustomed to begging for food on
campsites become insolent, damage
camping gear, and are a threat to the
visitors' peacefulness and safety.
• An animal that become too much of a
nuisance may have to be deported. Will
it find a new territory? Will it become a
nuisance elsewhere?
• Sometimes, in the fall, "tamed"
squirrels looking for food to stock up
for winter bite people that deny them
food.
• In the winter, chickadees and grey jays
bother skiers and hikers trying to enjoy
an outdoor lunch.
• Each year, white-tailed deer wandering
around campsites are killed by cars.
The park’s regulations,
as well as the list of
authorized activities and
services, are available at the
reception stations. This list indicates the
activities offered as well as places and
dates at which they may be practiced.
?
Jean-Pierre Huard
All of Québec’s national parks were
created according to following World
Conservation Union standards:
• A relatively large area containing one or
more ecosystems generally untouched
by development.
• An area with animal and plant species,
natural features and habitats of special
scientific, educational, or recreational
interest, or offering a landscape of
exceptional beauty.
• An area in which the highest
competent authority has taken steps to
restrict development in order to preserve
its ecological, natural or aesthetic
integrity.
• An area where visiting is permitted
under certain conditions for educational,
cultural or recreational purposes.
The Wolf,
a Parc National du
Mont-Tremblant Treasure
Pierre Bernier
The Park's Animal Emblem
The wolf, a little known, maligned and
long feared animal, was subjected to
intensive hunting during the 1960s in
Quebec. It has since regained its rightful
place.
A pack of wolves generally consists of a
dominant pair, the year's cubs, and young
wolves from previous years. Only the
dominant pair is allowed to reproduce.
Subordinates hunt, protect, and feed the
cubs. The size of a pack and its territory
vary according to the availability and
abundance of prey species. In areas
where they feed on white-tailed deer,
wolves live in packs of two to ten. Packs
that hunt moose generally include seven
to ten wolves. Lone wolves can also be
seen. Howls enable communication
within the pack and between packs in
order to mark their territories.
Wolves mate in February or March, the
female giving birth in her den between
mid-April and mid-May to an average of
six cubs that stay around the den until the
end of July. Afterwards, the young wolves
6
7
follow the pack towards meeting sites.
These pack gathering sites may be
frequently-used locations or places where
wolves recently killed large preys. In
October, cubs are strong enough to
follow the pack on longer trips.
At the park, the 1996 mapping of signs of
the wolves’ presence (tracks, droppings,
dens, howls, and observations)
suggested the presence of four or five
packs spread over the entire territory.
Observations of packs of seven or eight
wolves are reported from time to time;
one winter, twelve wolves were observed.
Here, a pack's territory would be
approximately 200 km2. Some 35 wolves
apparently hang around the park's
1,510 km2 area. They mainly feed on
moose, white-tailed deer and beavers.
Even though few people have the
privilege of seeing wolves and wolf cubs
in the wild, signs of their activities reveal
their presence all year round. In the
winter, wolf tracks cut across ski trails,
often close to deer tracks. During the
summer, tracks and droppings along
sandy trails and around beaver ponds
remind us of their presence. Canoeists
discover tracks in the moist sand on lake
shores and river banks. And what about
the campers’ astonishment in the
morning, wondering if they indeed heard
distant howls during the night.
Amazingly Familiar Wolves
In the last few years, there have been
many wolf observations at the park.
Proud visitors and employees often
report such observations. Although this
wild animal generally keeps its distances,
some people were recently lucky enough
to see one from up close.
In 2003, a lone wolf started hanging
around campgrounds. It was prowling a
campsite, stealing camping gear or food,
or following visitors at a distance. In
2005, another wolf showing similar
behaviour visited us. Even though these
wolves raised many questions, it is
important to point out that they never
attacked a human being and no incidents
were ever reported.
Pierre Bernier
The wolf is associated around the world
with vast wild areas where wildlife
diversity ensures a sufficient amount of
preys. Choosing the wolf as the Parc
National du Mont-Tremblant’s animal
emblem associates the territory’s
characteristics with the needs of this
great predator. The presence of wolf
packs is a sign of the savage nature of
the territory, its immensity, and the
abundance of preys. The population’s
health of this predator standing at the top
of the food chain is thus an indicator of
the ecosystems’ health.
Here, as well as at the Algonquin Park in
Ontario where such behaviour also
occurred, nobody has been able to come
up with an explanation as to why some
wolves become familiar with humans.
Experts are apparently linking the phenomenon to the evolution of our relations
with this species. Wolves may constantly
stay on their guard in places where they
regularly feel threatened. Today, the
park's conservation mandate as well as
the craze for nature observation make
Parc National du Mont-Tremblant a
secure location they can travel every
which way. In this context, it may happen
that a wolf wants to explore a campsite.
However, for the peacefulness and safety
of visitors, no close encounters between
humans and wolves shall be encouraged
or tolerated.
What can park wardens do in case of a
wolf becoming familiar? Teach it to once
again fear humans, frighten it off so it
associates "humans" with "unpleasant
experience". Firing rubber bullets, like in
certain areas for bears, may eventually be
a solution to try. As a last resort, it could
be decided to shoot an irremediably
problematic animal.
What can be done to contribute to the
visitors' safety and the wolves' protection
at Parc National du Mont-Tremblant?
Never leave food in places animals can
reach: put waste in the
designated containers; between
meals, put all food in the trunk of
your car, day or night. Never feed
animals: no observation or photo
is worth the risk of taking an
animal out of nature. In the long
term, you would be putting
the life and peacefulness of
visitors at risk.
Meeting a wolf in nature is a
privileged moment. If it happens
to you, take the time to stop and
enjoy it. The experience should
only last a few moments before
the animal gets on its way. However, if
you notice the animal lingering or getting
closer, try to send it away by making your
presence known. Report your encounter
to a park warden, who will determine
whether it is an isolated incident or there
is a need for intervention.
"Wolf Story"
Want to learn more about the Parc
National du Mont-Tremblant's wolves?
Take part in the summer discovery
activity entitled "Wolf Story", a
conversation around a campfire led
by park wardens. Information on pages
15, 16 and 17 of the magazine.
Pierre-Yves Lafrance
The Protection of
the Common Loon
With Your Help, Anything’s Possible!
With over 400 lakes, Parc National du
Mont-Tremblant is an important territory
for the common loon, which finds the
habitats necessary to its survival and
breeding in large lakes. Since it is difficult
for most predators to access the islands,
they prove to be privileged areas for the
loon’s nesting.
In order to ensure the survival of the
common loon, access to the islands is
forbidden. It is essential to respect these
habitats for they are indispensable to
animals and plants.
Unforgettable Stays
Jean-Pierre Huard
Camping
Bring your cooler, munchies and
binoculars. The peacefulness of a wild
lake, a light breeze, a family of common
mergansers flying silently along grassy
shores—this is what you will find in the
park’s picnic areas, and maybe as a
bonus—who knows—the sight of a
moose also in the middle of a snack!
be very happy! This package, which
includes fishing access rights, a boat for
2 people and accommodations, starts at
$64 /night/pers. (plus taxes).
Huts
Cabins
with showers and hot water, the 9 cabins
in L’Assomption Valley can accommodate
from 2 to 10 people, depending on
the cabin. Two cabins with water and
electricity are open year-round on the
shores of Lac Monroe in the Diable
sector and can sleep 4 and 6 persons.
Enjoy the small pleasures of home and
the luxury of nature near a peaceful lake.
The park’s 11 cabins are the perfect spot
for a romantic weekend getaway, family
reunion, or group gathering. Equipped
Fishing with Accommodations
Package
Psst !
Take advantage of the Fishing with
Accommodations Package offered from
May 11 to June 11, 2006. Fans of speckled
trout, lake trout, brown trout and pike will
39
232
85
L’Assomption sector: Rivière
64
8
9
(pit toilets)
145
La Pimbina sector:
Lac des Sables
La Pimbina sector:
Lac Herman, Lac Lajoie, Lac aux
Rats, Lac des Cyprès
L’Assomption and Lac de L’Assomption
232
5
29
74
La Diable sector: Lac Caché
La Diable sector: Lac Escalier
La Pimbina sector:
Lac Provost (La Volière)
Primitive
(sanitary facilities and
dump station)
Semi-serviced
(electricity, water,
sewerage)
Serviced
La Diable sector: Lac Monroe,
Lac Chat, Lac de la Savane and
Rivière du Diable
(pit toilets)
Number of
Campsites
Number of Sites
Group
Ask for our camping,
canoe-camping or
backpacking guides
for more details.
Great summer or winter adventures await
you on the park’s backpacking and
backcountry ski trails. Imagine the
tranquillity of the starry sky as you
prepare to spend the night in one of the
park’s 11 huts.
Reservations Recommenced!
• 1 800 665-6527 every day from 8:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m. except from mid-October to
mid-December, when the schedule is
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Online reservations: www.sepaq.com
See our reservation terms for further
details.
Camping – New Conditions
To be fair to all campers, from now on the entry fee will be charged
in addition to the camping fee in national parks. The cost of a
campsite in a national park has therefore been reduced. It is
worth noting that camping fees were not increased when entry
fees were introduced in 2001.
The goal of this new measure is to more explicitly apply the
regulation on entry fees and to clearly distinguish their role, that
is to directly contribute to the conservation of our national parks,
from that of accommodation fees.
2
54
13
2
It is now even more advantageous to buy an annual Parcs Québec
card. You can purchase yours by phone at 1 800 665-6527 or on
the Internet at www.parcsquebec.com. Having the card will
not only allow you to enter our parks more quickly, but, if you
purchase it by phone or on-line, you might just win a prize of
close to $2,000.
Heavenly Peace
Be Careful, Slow Down!
Beautiful landscapes, peace and quiet,
safety—these are some of the things we
want to offer you at Parc National
du Mont-Tremblant. Remember that
excessive noise is prohibited at all times
and during the 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. curfew,
the park must be a haven of peace. You
must use personal headphones when
listening to music. That way, your
neighbours can still enjoy the concert put
on by loons and bullfrogs.
Vehicle speed limits are designed to
minimize the risk of accidents with
cyclists and pedestrians, and protect the
animals that sometimes venture on park
roads. Each year, collisions kill many
animals: deer, hares, squirrels—even
bears.
While driving in the park, please
slow down and take time to enjoy the
landscape.
Your Security is our Priority!
In case of an emergency during the
summer holidays, and when no staff
member is on hand, you can get in
touch with a park warden by using the
emergency radios available at the
Lac-Monroe service centre, the SaintDonat, Saint-Côme, Lac-Escalier and
Lac-des-Sables reception stations as well
as the Grand-Pin Campground.
DID YOU KNOW?
Not only it is unpleasant to look at, but an orange peel will take over a year to
decompose. So how much time will it take for cigarette butts, beer caps and facial
tissues that are left on the ground and in groves? In order to preserve the park’s
cleanliness, please pick them up and put them in your garbage bag.
Alarm system
P
BI
P
At night, our perception of noises is increased. Your car alarm system
will be heard by all campers within at least one kilometre. If your site
is located near the shore of a body of water, campers located on
the other side may be awaken by this infernal noise. Think
about your neighbours!
BI
You can also refer to
the Camping Guide
to know where to
find all the
recycling
stations.
BI P
Psst !
From now on, the park recycles empty propane cylinder. We ask
you to put them in the recycling bins provided for that purpose
at the following locations: Lac-Monroe service centre, LacEscalier and Lac-des-Sables reception stations, Lac-Provost
beach parking lot, and Grand-Pin campground. Thanks!
Spotlight on our
Main Packages:
Caneoing and Kayaking
François Cloutier
In the country of rivers and lakes, canoe and kayak are king! Unquestionably, not many
visitors can resist the temptation to glide over the waters of one of the park’s many lakes, where they can discover breathtaking
landscapes. Perhaps while passing through, with eyes wide open, you will see a Great Blue Heron, beaver or loon enjoying itself in a
"traffic build-up" caused by a moose refusing to move!
Also, picture yourself as a traveler of old gliding over the waters, aboard your canoe, towards a destination where you will spend the
night under the stars. Canoe-camping gives you the privileged opportunity to discover this large park’s hinterland. Enjoy the peaceful
rest of a few nights on the sandy banks of a river or lake. Equipment rental is available in all park sectors.
Lac Chat Vache Noire (Unguided)
Take advantage of a
half-day to go down
the Rivière du Diable,
between the Lac Chat and
Mont de la Vache Noire.
It is a peaceful ride that allows you to
discover some unique scenery. You will
see the meanders of the river, the
spectacular rock wall of the Vache Noire
that is lightly touched by the river, a silver
maple forest, and sandy beaches where
you will be able to bask under the sun
during a break! The package includes a
canoe, life jackets, and transportation
within the park.
Starting at $40.86, plus taxes,
per canoe.
Everyday from May 12 to October 9.
Pierre Parent
The Lac-des-Sables Shelter by Canoe!
Here’s your chance to combine two popular experiences
offered by the park. Enjoy canoeing on the magnificent Lac
des Sables to reach a rustic shelter where you can spend the
night. The package includes the canoe, life jackets and the
night at the shelter.
Starting at $39.50 per night, per person.
(double occupancy, plus taxes and reservation fees;
maximum two-night stay; package offered from June 16 to
September 4)
Reservations: 1 800 665-6527.
10
11
Canoe-camping
Discovery Package
Whether you are a canoecamping enthusiast or
experiencing it for the first
time, you will be delighted by
a stay at one of our campsites located on
the sandy banks of Lac Rossi, Lac de
la Savane and Lac de L’Assomption. Relax
around the fire and listen to nature’s
sweet lullaby, sometimes interrupted by
the plaintive cry of the loon.
You don’t have a canoe? No problem! We
offer a package including a canoe, life
jackets, the campsite, a supply of wood
and racks to carry the canoe on a vehicle.
The price, a very special one, is $79 per
canoe/night or $119 per canoe/two nights
(maximum of two adultes; taxes and
reservation fees not included; package
offered from June 16 to September 4).
Day Activities
Jean-Pierre Huard
Of great renown to anglers, L’Assomption
Valley has about twenty lakes with plenty
of fish, and they are accessible by truck. In
the Diable sector, there are also about
twenty lakes, of which close to ten have
plenty of fish and are accessible by car,
the others by truck only or by foot. Finally,
anglers can throw a hook and line on a
few lakes in the Pimbina sector, most only
being accessible by truck.
Fishing
Fishing by the day is an opportunity
for discovery and relaxation. The main
species for sport fishing are brook trout
("speckled trout") and northern pike,
followed by brown trout and lake trout
("grey trout").
Picnicking
Bring your cooler, munchies and
binoculars. The peacefulness of a wild
lake, a light breeze, a family of common
mergansers flying silently along grassy
shores—this is what you will find in the
park’s picnic areas, and maybe as a
bonus—who knows—the sight of a
moose also in the middle of a snack!
Keep in Touch with
Nature All Year Round!
Did you know that in addition to managing
Parc National du Mont-Tremblant, Sépaq
manages 21 other national parks, 16 wildlife
reserves, Sépaq Anticosti, and 8 tourist
resorts? Discover these sites on the Sépaq
Website at www.sepaq.com and come visit
the most enchanting places in Québec.
Take the opportunity to subscribe to the
Sépaq.com Keeps You Informed newsletter
and keep up to date year-round on
promotions and what’s new concerning the
activities and services of the various Sépaq
networks.
www.sepaq.com
The hot summer days inevitably make us
appreciate the joys of swimming in pure
water amidst imposing settings! The
Crémaillère beach on Lac Monroe and the
Lac-Provost beach, on the lake of the
same name, have lifeguards watching
over them from June 17 to September 4.
(Schedule subject to change based on
time of year; please refer to the reception
stations for more details.)
AVENTURE ÉCOTOURISME QUÉBEC
at parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, Jean-François Bergeron, Sépaq
Swimming
The outfitters, members of Aventure
Écotourisme Québec, in collaboration
with Sépaq, offer you several stays and
guided activities especially conceived
for having you discover exceptional
natural spaces.
AEQ groups together more than one
hundred producers in adventure tourism
and in ecotourism that join forces for
offering you high-quality products.
Plan your next guided outing with:
Détour Nature
• Cross Country Skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Hiking
514 271-6046
Expéditions Tuckamor Trips
• Cross-country and Hut Accomodation
819 326-3602
Évasion Amérique
• Canoeing
• Hiking, snowshoeing
• Geology, nature interpretation
• Camping, gourmet cooking
514 990-0500
Group reservations required
For more information on the Association:
www.aventure-ecotourisme.qc.ca
Park and
Trail Map
Activities and services offered around or
near the following lakes
Monroe & Chat
La Diable Sector
Provost & Lajoie
La Pimbina Sector
L’Assomption
L’Assomption Sector
Escalier
La Diable Sector
Caché
La Diable Sector
Des Sables
La Pimbina Sector
You Want to Know More?
Maps and guides specific to camping activities, short hikes,
bicycle rides, long hikes, nordic skiing, and winter activities
are available at the reception stations. They can also be
downloaded from the park’s Website at
www.parcsquebec.com
1
2
How to Get to the Park
Information: (819) 688-2281
Reservations : 1 800 665-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.parcsquebec.com
19
20
4
5
3
24
8
9
12
13
22
10
11
12
13
6
7
2
21
15
18
16
14
23
17
25
26
Trail
Round trip
Loop
Level
Gradient in
meters
Length and
duration
Reference
on the map
Your Hiking Guide
Departure point
1
La Chute-du-Diable - What an unforgettable sight—churning white water hurtling down
narrow gorges.
1,6 km
X
30 min
E
8 km north of the Lac-Monroe
service center.
2
Les Chutes-Croches - A series of cascades and swirls gushing beneath a bridge and rushing
past a belvedere.
0,8 km
X
20 min
E
5,6 km north of the Lac-Monroe
service center.
3
La Roche - A stroll in the shimmering shade of a maple grove, a tattling brook, and at the end of
the trail, the reward: a panoramic view of the Lac Monroe glacier valley and Mount Tremblant ridge.
4
5 km
2h
Parking lot 500 m north of the
X
A 220 Lac-Monroe service center.
La Corniche - Once you have hiked to the lookout point, you will have a superb view of the
Lac Monroe glacier valley and Mount Tremblant ridge.
3,2 km
X
1 h 30
A 180 Lac-Monroe service center.
5
La Coulée - Take the grand tour (a total of 8 km, with 2.2 km along the road): La Roche and
La Corniche lookouts are linked by the Coulée trail
1,7 km
45 min
D
6
Le Lac-Poisson - Maples and yellow birch, awe-inspiring cliffs, a solitary lake, a crystal-clear
waterfall; in short, all the charms of the Laurentian wilderness in one hike.
5,4 km
X
2 h*
distance of 1 km. * Add 1.5 km both
A 160 ways
to and from the falls, by way of the
7
Le Bois-Franc - A magnificent forest, gently rolling terrain, a lakeside hut where you can stop
and rest and lots of birds to keep you company.
9,5 km
3 h 30
8
Le Malard - If you’re looking for an all-day outing, this superb mountain excursion along one or the other of these trails 17,7 km
is sure to please you. A suggestion—stop for a bite to eat at the Ouache hut and admire the extraordinarily beautiful setting. 6 h
X A 220 take the "B" trail towards the
9
L’Ours - Follow the Malard trail until you reach the highest point of your hike at Lac à L’Ours.
As you descend towards the Renardière hut, listen to the sound of the brook that will run
alongside the trail every now and then.
16,9 km
6h
the "B" trail towards the
X A 220 take
Ravage hut.
10
Le Toit-des-Laurentides - From Ruisseau des Pruches falls to Johannsen Peak, discover the
hidden face of Mount Tremblant.
14 km
X
6à7h
11
Le Centenaire - Atop Mount Vache Noire, this trail offers a series of spectacular view of
the meandering Rivière du Diable and the Boulé woods.
9,2 km
4à5h
Le Lac-des-Femmes - Why do woodpeckers drill into the bark of trees? Where does the name
Lac des Femmes (Women’s Lake) come from? The answers to these and many other questions
are hidden along the trail. Brochure available at the trail entrance.
2,7 km
Le Lac-aux-Atocas - Lakes, rivers, brooks, bogs—water in the park is plentiful. Listen to its
stories along the way. Brochure available at the trail entrance.
1,5 km
13
14
La Chute-aux-Rats - Act 1—the colours, sounds and scents of the Laurentian wilderness.
And the star of the show, Chute aux Rats, a 17.4 m waterfall that springs from the forest.
12
durée
variable
selon les
haltes
durée
variable
selon les
haltes
Parking lot 2.5 km north of the
Same as La Roche trail over a
left shore of the lake (30 min).
X A
From the Lac-Monroe service
center, head south, take Chemin
du Boulé (No. 15) and turn right
at the second trail.
From the Chevreuil campground,
Ravage hut.
From the Chevreuil campground,
Sablonnière bridge, 6.5 km south
D 595 of the Lac-Monroe service center.
Sablonnière bridge or Diable
X D 400 bridge at the park entrance.
Return by the road or the trail.
X E
X E
A few metres south of the
Lac-Monroe service center.
Lac Chat parking lot, 2 km
south of the Lac-Monroe
service center.
10 km X
3h
reception
E 50 Saint-Donat
station.
15
Le Carcan - The most recent of the park’s trails, Carcan climbs the second highest peak in the
park (Carcan: 883 m), visiting several irresistibly beautiful waterfalls along the way.
14,4 km
4à5h X
D 400 Cyprès, about 13 km from the
16
Les Grandes-Vallées - Variations in green and blue—after a trek through the forest, cast your
eyes over the two undulating valleys and their azure lakes. A spectacular view!
4,4 km
1h 30 X
9.4 km from the Saint-Côme
A 200 reception station.
17
L’Envol - Discover the mountain forest of maple and yellow birch typical of Parc National du
Mont-Tremblant and contemplate the Pimbina valley from a lookout. A walk, a climb, then
flight... Brochure available at the trail entrance.
3,4 km
X
90 min
Parking lot 500 m north of the
A 185 reception station.
18
Le Lac-de-L’Assomption - A delta teaming with life, the changing visage of a brook, a shelter on
stilts for observing great blue herons, common loons and other wild inhabitants of the bay—
these are some of the discoveries you will make along this trail. Brochure available at the trail
entrance.
19
Les Chutes-Croches - Stop over at the Chutes Croches (falls).
9,6 km X
20
La Renardière - Stop over at the Renardière hut.
6,7 km
21
Le Ravage - Stop overs at the Ravage hut and the Ours pond.
12 km X
E
Lac-Monroe service center.
22
Lac-Brochet - Stop overs at the Chutes à l’Ours (falls) and the La Cache hut.
22,6 km X
A
Lac Brochet parking lot.
23
Le Boulé - Stop over at the Campe hut.
17,6 km X
A
Lac-Monroe service center.
24
Ruisseau-aux-Mûres - Stop overs at the Lac-Caché picnic area and at Rocher-de-l’Indien.
10,8 km X
A
La Cachée reception station.
25
Lac-Cassagne - Stop overs at the Geai-Bleu and Lariou huts.
17,3 km
X A
Saint-Donat reception station.
26
La Descente - Stop over at the Geai-Bleu hut.
8,3 km
X A
Saint-Donat reception station.
14
15
Bike
Nature
Hiking
3 km
1h 30
Route No. 3 towards Lac des
Saint-Donat reception station.
X E
E
X E
E Easy
15 km from the Saint-Côme
reception station.
Parking lot at the end of
Route No. 16.
Parking lot at the end of
Route No. 16.
A Average
D Difficult
2006 Discovery Activities
Schedule
Jean-Pierre Huard
You will find the spring and fall activities schedule as well as the description of the activities on pages 16 and 17.
JUNE 24 TO JULY 14 SCHEDULE
Diable
Hour
10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY
4:00 p.m.
MONDAY
10:30 a.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m.
THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Activity
Pimbina
Meeting place
Bears
Bird
Rabaska $ R
Frogs
Bears
Forest R
Bird
Loons
1
7
5
2
1
6
7
1
Hour
Activity
L’Assomption
Meeting place
12:30 p.m. Hunt
8:00 p.m. Wolf $ R
10:30 a.m. Canoeing $ R
12
11
9
10:30 a.m. Bears
9
10:30 a.m. Canoeing $ R
9
Hour
Activity
Meeting place
7:00 p.m. Beaver R
13
10:30 a.m. Bears
14
JULY 15 TO AUGUST 18 SCHEDULE
Diable
Hour
10:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY
4:00 p.m.
MONDAY
6:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Activity
Pimbina
Meeting place
Bears
Beaver Family
Wolf $ R
Rabaska $ R
Fish
Twilight $ R
Frogs
Wolf $ R
Rabaska $ R
Bears
Forests
Twilight $ R
Loons
1
3
4
5
2
8
3
4
5
3
6
8
1
Hour
Activity
L’Assomption
Meeting place
Hour
Activity
Meeting place
12:30 p.m. Hunt
8:00 p.m. Wolf $ R
12
11
7:00 p.m. Beaver R
13
10:30 a.m. Beaver Family
10:30 a.m. Bears
10
9
10:30 a.m. Bears
14
10:30 a.m. Loons
10
4:30 p.m. Fish
8:00 p.m. Wolf $ R
10:30 a.m. Frogs
10
11
10
11:00 a.m. Fish
13
10:30 a.m. Canoeing $ R
9
AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 4 SCHEDULE
Diable
SATURDAY
Pimbina
Hour
Activity
10:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Bears
Beaver Family
Wolf $ R
Rabaska $ R
Meeting place
SUNDAY
MONDAY
10:30 a.m. Loons
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Forest R
THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. Bears
FRIDAY
Hour
Activity
L’Assomption
Meeting place
Hour
Activity
Meeting place
1
3
4
5
12:30 p.m. Hunt
8:00 p.m. Wolf $ R
12
11
7:00 p.m. Beaver R
13
10:30 a.m. Beaver Family
10
10:30 a.m. Bears
14
1
6
1
10:30 a.m. Bears
10:30 a.m. Canoeing $ R
9
9
$ Fees apply R : Reservations required
Meeting Places for the Discovery Activities Schedule
1- La Crémaillère beach
2- Lac-Chat pique-nique area
3- Lac-Escalier beach
4- Lac-Monroe service center
5- Lac-Escalier reception station
6- Start of La Roche trail
7- Lac-aux-Atocas trail, around station 605
8- Stationnement de l’Étroit
9- Lac-Provost beach
10- Lac-des-Sables beach
11- Lac-des-Sables reception station
12- Chute-aux-Rats picnic area
13- Lac-de-L’Assomption picnic area
14- Grand-Pin campground, sanitary
facilities located near access trails
to beaches
Skip School!
Discovery Activities Program
Michel Chartrand
SPRING ACTIVITIES
(Details at the reception stations)
INFORMATION CAPSULES ON
SPRING FLOWERS OR BIRDS:
Saturdays and Sundays from May 20 to
June 18, in the La Diable or La Pimbina
sectors.
SPRING BIRD CENSUS:
Annual meeting for bird lovers, Saturday,
May 27 and Sunday, May 28 throughout
the park. Reservations required.
INTRODUCTION TO
BIRDWATCHING:
Within the context of the spring census,
park wardens will be on hand in three
sectors of the park to interest everyone in
the wonderful world of birds.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
WOLF Story
MOUNTAIN canoeing
FROGS & Cie
While sitting around a campfire, follow in
your mind the nocturnal adventures of
a pack of wolves—those fascinating
predators you can find at Parc National
du Mont-Tremblant. Here is a story under
the stars that will hold you spellbound.
Bring a flashlight. This activity may be
cancelled depending on the weather. In the
Diable sector,Participants will have to ride
15 min by car on a dirt road.
Hosted by a park warden, this canoe
trivia quiz will make you see the
landscape under a new light.
Canoes, life jackets and oars provided.
Participants must know how to canoe.
Young people under 15 must be
accompanied by an adult.
The water's edge is swarming with life!
Take part in an activity where you will
discover why there is so much action
among water lilies. This is an activity for
families with children 6 to 10.
Bring your own chairs.
It's Swarming in the FOREST
At the park, you often see birds near the
water. A park warden invites amateurs
and experienced ornithologists to the
Lac-aux-Atocas trail. Binoculars or
telescope in hand, he will get you
interested in species you can observe
during the summer. Bring your binoculars.
Over water at TWILIGHT
There is nothing better than a guided
canoe tour in a marsh at twilight to
understand the importance of the
presence of water in the park. Canoes, life
jackets and oars provided.
Participants must know how to canoe.
Young people under 15 must be
accompanied by an adult.
A 2-km guided hike to discover the most
northerly maple forest in Quebec and its
inhabitants. Will you be able to spot
tracks and other clues of animal
activities?
Of FISH and Men
During this outdoor activity, you will
become familiar with the park's typical
fish species and have the opportunity to
watch small specimens caught on site.
Bring your own chairs.
Travel Back in Time in a RABASKA!
The landscape, animals, and forests have
always attracted humans to the park’s
territory. While sailing on the magnificent
Lac Escalier, relive the most important
eras of human occupation, from Native
people to today’s visitors.
Life jackets and oars provided. Windbreaker
recommended. Young people under 15 must
be accompanied by an adult. The package
includes a snack.
For LOONS to Sing
What says Laurentians better than the
spellbinding singing of the common
loon? This trivia quiz will make you
discover how Parc National du MontTremblant and its visitors can contribute
to the protection of this fragile
population.
Bring your own chairs.
Afraid of BEARS!?
François Gingras
16
17
BIRD Secrets
Everyone is concerned about black bears.
While some people are attracted to this
animal, others are insanely scared of it.
What about you—are you afraid of black
bears? Come participate in a game where
you will learn more about this mammal
roaming around the park’s territory.
Afraid or not, be there!
Bring your own chairs.
An Eventful Night with the
BEAVER Family
Campers sleep at night. What do beavers
do? Sleep as well? Young and old? Come
find out by stepping into the life of the
Beaver family in a theatrical event for
families played by kids.
Bring your own chairs.
Chute-aux-Rats Nature HUNT
track, and what else? Here is a nature
hunt so you can see! smell! touch!
Register at any time between 12:30 p.m. and
2 p.m.
BEAVER by Profession
Besides humans, what animal changes its
environment just as much? Take a closer
look at the beaver's area during an easy
hike guided by a park warden.
What does the Chute-aux-Rats' picnic
area hide? A forest to explore, animals to
Jean-Pierre Huard
Diable
Sector
Pimbina
WOLF Story
X
X
Over Water at TWILIGHT
X
Travel Back in Time in a RABASKA
X
Summer activities
Mountain CANOEING
L’Assomption
X
It’s Swarming in the FOREST
X
Duration
Of FISH and Men
X
X
X
X
BIRD Secrets
X
For LOONS to Sing
X
X
$8,69
$4,35
X
2:30
$19,13
$9,57
X
2:30
$11,52
$5,76
X
1:15
$4,35
$2,61
X
X
1:00
0:45
**
X
0:45
Afraid of BEARS
X
X
An Eventful Night with the
BEAVER Family
X
X
1:00
X
1:00
Chute aux Rats Nature HUNT
Reservation
(R) required
2:00
1:15
FROGS & Cie
Rates ($) (plus taxes)
Adult
Children
BEAVER by Profession
X
X
1:00
1:15
X
($) Fees paid at the time of the reservation. Free for children under 6.
(R) Reservations at one of the park’s reception stations during office hours or (819) 688-2281. Reservations start two days before the activity is held. Please notify us if you wish to cancel.
** 10-min information capsules, park warden on site from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FALL ACTIVITIES
(Saturdays
and
Sundays
from
deer and moose? This is what this
FALL INFORMATION CAPSULES
September 9 to October 8, as well as
outdoor activity will try to solve. Be there.
In the Diable and Pimbina sectors, meet
Monday, October 9)
Duration: 45 min. Meeting place: Place du
park wardens at the receptions stations,
THE ANTLERS’ DANCE
Centenaire (Place des totems) near the Lac-
trail starting points, or lookouts to dis-
Monroe service centre. Schedule: 11 a.m.
cover the mysteries of nature in the fall.
No reservations required.
Details available at reception stations.
Useful, ornamental, or rather uncomfortable, those antlers proudly displayed by
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Parc National du Mont-Tremblant offers
two free school programs for students
from Grades 3 to 6. Hosted by the
teachers, that receive a complete training
package and a helping hand from park
wardens in preparing and carrying out
their projects, these programs are in line
with the directions of the Quebec
Education Program and part of the
project method.
Jean-Pierre Huard
"Natural Stories" (Grades 3 and 4) invites
students to discover the park and use
their inspiration to produce a natural
story.
"A Treasure of a Park» (Grades 5 and 6)
invites students to produce a file to introduce their family and friends to the park.
For more information, visit
www.parcsquebec.com Website
contact us at (819) 688-2336.
the
or
Introducing our Partners!
Pierre Parent
Fondation du
Parc du Mont-Tremblant
Les Amis du parc du
Mont-Tremblant
The mission of Fondation du Parc du
Mont-Tremblant is to raise funds to help
enhance the park’s conservation efforts.
With the help of its members and the
general public, the foundation is also
directly involved in certain research
projects. Amongst other projets, the
foundation is researching the possible
presence of the Felis concolor, the scientific
name for the second largest cat in the
Americas: the cougar.
Like many of the world’s great parks, Parc
National du Mont-Tremblant has an
association of volunteers that works to
defend park interests and encourage
visitors to reflect on key environmental
issues. This year, Les Amis du Parc du
Mont-Tremblant are inviting visitors to join
in their discussion about water issues. The
association sincerely hopes that your visit
to the park will give you the opportunity to
enjoy yourself and relax in a setting as
spectacular as the wilderness itself, while
enriching your experience with a deeper
commitment to nature.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.fondationparc.qc.ca
[email protected]
18
19
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.parcamistremblant.ca
[email protected]
Pierre Bernier
Winter Experiences
Steve Deschênes
Nature covering itself in immaculate
white is the perfect opportunity to discover the fascinating winter side of the
largest national park in Quebec. On skis
or snowshoes, by foot, during a stay in a
cabin or retreat, live unique experiences
in an environment paying tribute to the
area's greatest landscape!
and Hutte huts can be reached on
snowshoes.
The mellow silence of the sleeping forest,
the discreet traces of the fauna, the smell
of fresh snow or the pleasure of a crackling wood fire after a great winter hike.
Never again will you see winter in the
same way!
A 6-km guided hike on snowshoes (round
trip). There is a mid-way stop at a retreat,
where a park warden invites you to follow
in your mind the nocturnal adventures of
a pack of wolves. A snack will be served in
the evening.
On skis: $37/adult/night; $21/child
from 6 to 17/night.
On snowshoes: $22/adult/night; $11/child
from 6 to 17/night.
Wolf Story at Full Moon
Our Packages
"Discover Winter"
Take advantage of this package including
lodging in a cabin, bedding, access to the
park and snowshoe trails, and snowshoes
during your stay.
Fees apply; reservations required.
Prices starting at $55/person/night
(quadruple occupancy).
Psst !
"Glide Into Your Dreams"
This package offers a cross country ski
outing on machine-maintained tracks, a
sleepover in one of the seven rustic huts
and guaranteed laughs. The Geai-Bleu
La Diable Sector
La Pimbina Sector
Accessibility
Via Lac-Supérieur and Tremblant
Nordic skiing
The network of backcountry ski trails extends over 112 km of ungroomed
and unpatrolled trails, served by 4 huts for 14 to 18 persons
Cross country skiing
Ten machine-maintained tracks for
a total of 53 km (ski skating
enthusiasts are also invited)
Seven machine-maintained tracks
for a total of 33 km
Snowshoeing
Five tracks for a total of 23 km
leading to unique viewpoints. The
new Sentier des Ruisselets leads
up to the Refuge de la Hutte
Three tracks for a total of almost
13 km
Snow walking
One 6-km track
Not offered
At your service
Wood-heated retreats, community hall with fireplace, cross-country ski and
snowshoe rental, waxing room, waxing service, and food service
Lodging
Our retreats for long and short ski hikes, just like our resort cabins, are
available to spend unique nights in the heart of a suddenly warm winter
Via Saint-Donat
Steve Deschênes
Ask for our Winter
Activities Guide for
more information
Summer Magic
Times 10!
Tremblant
Tremblant is offering its TOP 10 activities
that are sure to delight vacationers. In the
morning, while the temperature is
perfect, take on the highest peak in the
Laurentians by foot and explore the many
hiking trails, or ride up on the panoramic
gondola. In the evening, you can also
head out to enjoy a spectacular sunset
over Lac Tremblant. Upon returning from
your hike, take up the challenge on
Quebec’s two finest public golf courses,
play tennis on one of the thirteen clay
courts, or soak up some sun on the
beach.
In the late afternoon, walk to the beat of
Tremblant through the streets of the
pedestrian village, that come alive at this
time of day. Discover the countless
restaurants and shops that make up the
unique charm to the village, and stop
Tremblant
by one of the many terraces to enjoy
refreshments. What better time to plan
the following day’s activities. Choose
from a wide range available through the
Activity Centre: rafting, mountain
climbing, canoeing, cycling, horseback
riding, ATVs, Acrobranch, and much
more!
Events from May through
September
The weekend of May 27th is when the
resort shifts into summer gear by holding
its first event of the season: the Mountain
Bike Canada Cup. Next, are Tremblant
Film Festival on June 14-18 and the
Beachfest on July 1–2. Then comes the
summer’s main event, which draws huge
crowds year after year: Tremblant’s
Tremblant’s Top 10:
Tremblant
20
21
International Blues Festival, July 7-15.
Once again, spectators will be amazed by
the line-up of artists who are both
renowned and well-known, making it a
major summer event. The fun continues
with Tremblant Beneath the Stars in
mid-August and music-filled weekends in
September, not to mention the many
outdoor concerts held every weekend
throughout the summer.
1. The PANORAMIC GONDOLA
2. The finest GOLF course in Quebec
3. Tremblant’s INTERNATIONAL BLUES
FESTIVAL
4. Riding down the ALPINE LUGE
5. Splashing around at the AQUACLUB
LA SOURCE
6. A huge variety of BOUTIQUES, BARS
and RESTAURANTS
7. Renowned SPAS
8. A BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB with
tons of activities
9. MINI-GOLF fun for all
10.Outstanding HICKING trails
Tremblant
Thrilling and AFFORDABLE
vacations!
Thanks to fantastic lodging packages,
Tremblant is a truly affordable destination
for family vacations that won’t drain your
pocketbook. Our summer packages give
you great savings while staying in four or
five star hotels. You can also choose to
put three to seven activities on one card
and save. Easy to use, the Tremblant
Activity Card lets you enjoy the Tremblant
experience to the fullest at the lowest
price.
For more information: 1 888 738-1777.
National Parks
to Discover
Westward Bound!
From Abitibi to the Laurentians, passing through Outaouais, three national parks will make you discover western Québec in grand
fashion. You are invited to enjoy unique experiences where nature renews itself through landforms and distinctive natural
environments. Find out about discovery activities offered in these parks: fun is guaranteed!
Parc National d’Aiguebelle
Leading Activities:
A Land That Has Been Billions of Years in the Making
Call: (819) 637-7322
• Hiking and sea kayak
• Wildlife observation
• Winter activities
Accommodations:
• Chalet, rustic cabin and
camping
• Canot and kayak packages
• Lodging in the area
Jean-Pierre Huard
Aiguebelle, an authentic geological treasure, is situated at the very heart of a
still little known region; l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. At barely 500 km from
Tremblant, this exotic and accessible destination allows you to get away from
the hustle and bustle of city life, to enjoy a peaceful stay in enchanting
panoramas. The Parc National d’Aiguebelle surprises with its fault lakes, its
billion year old hills and its giant’s cauldrons sculptured in the rock. It also
teems with life! Try your luck! The beaver, otter or moose are watching you…
Will you be able to do the same?
Discover the park by walking across the suspended bridge, by going down the
helical staircase or by climbing up the fire watchtower and let your eyes
embrace the vastness of the territory. Aiguebelle offers you a whole array of
activities, as well as varied and quality accommodations. Experience
Aiguebelle: nature’s invigorating, lifesize extravaganza!
Main activities:
• Bicycle paths (26 km)
• Walking trails (12 km)
• Bird watching
• Recreational equipment
rental
• Picnic areas
• A ferry and shuttle service
by pontoon boat
Accommodations:
Pierre Pouliot
• Farm house
• 134 campsites, 60 of which
have water and electricity
• 2 yurts (capacity of 2 to
6 persons)
Parc National de Plaisance…
More Than 240 Species Have Been Observed to This Day!
(819) 427-5334
Parc National de Plaisance has a wide variety of scenery from its waterfront,
island, peninsula as well as its floating vegetation. It is located at the
confluence of the Petite Nation and the Outaouais rivers. The landscape is
made of ponds, swamps, morass surrounded by fallow fields and forests. The
Parc National de Plaisance displays an opulent and rich fauna and flora.
It is located 60 km east from Ottawa, more specifically between the
municipalities of Thurso and Papineauville, and 160 km west of Montreal
(Highway 50 and 148).
Parc National d’Oka
A history shaped by mountains and marshes
(450) 479-8365
Parc National d’Oka guides your steps in all seasons! Spring smells, summer heat,
fall colours and winter chills compose a wonderful symphony playing out in
our trails. Let yourself be taken aback by the Grande Baie marsh, a base camp for
migrating birds, or take a stroll back in time and follow the Stations of the Cross
created by the Sulpicians in 1740.
How about exploring the shores of Lac des Deux-Montagnes and putting yourself
in a daydreaming mood! You can also enjoy the peacefulness of the oak stands
preparing you to enter the Lac de la Sauvagine area. You’ll be lured by the Rivière aux
Serpents and the mysterious vista of the silver maple stands. So many different
worlds to be explored, so many kilometres of discovery!
Jean-Pierre Huard
Feature activities:
• Camp Oxygène for children 5 to 13
• Cross-country skiing on lit trails
Accommodations:
• "Turn key" winter camping
• Gîte sous les pins lodging
Accommodations in the Area
Association touristique des Laurentides
1 800 561-6673
www.laurentides.com
Association touristique de Lanaudière
1 800 363-2788
www.tourismelanaudiere.qc.ca
Free shows
every weekend
at
Place de l’Église
in the heart of
the village.
DOORSTEP
TO PARC NATIONAL
DU MONT-TREMBLANT’S
PIMBINA SECTOR.
Let our quaint town
charm you with its restaurants,
stores and lodging, all at
friendly prices.
Photos : Vers’en Art ©
Free concerts on Thursday nights
at Parc des Pionniers on the shores
of Lac Archambault.
A ROADWAY
A NEW
TO DISCOVER
PANORAMIC ROAD 30 MINUTES FROM SAINT-DONAT
(WITH PAVED SHOULDER
FOR CYCLISTS)
Bureau d’information touristique:
536, rue Principale, Saint-Donat
TOLL FREE: 1 888 St-Donat (1 888 783-6628)
(819) 424-2833
[email protected] / www.tourismesaint-donat.com / www.saint-donat.ca
TO THE VERSANT NORD