Overview
La Mauricie National Park protects 536 km² of Laurentian wilderness in Quebec, with 150 lakes and countless ponds scattered through Canadian Shield forest. Unlike developed parks, this one offers a backcountry canoe camping circuit accessing 200 remote sites by boat—unique among Canadian national parks.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
oTENTik glamping tents $148/night. Three campgrounds: Rivière-à-la-Pêche (224 sites), Wapizagonke (219 sites), Mistagance (108 sites).
Activities
Canoe/kayak rentals $43-49/day. Canoe camping circuit access 200 remote sites. Fishing permits $20/day.
Fees
Daily park admission is $9 adults, $7.75 seniors, free for youth/children, $17.50 family. Seasonal passes available at better value.
Restrictions
Dogs are not permitted in La Mauricie National Park, unlike other Canadian national parks.
Transport
Park Bus runs from Montreal June-August departing 08:00 from Peel Street, returning 15:30. Adults $45, seniors/students $41, children $23.
Weather
Summer highs reach 25.5°C (July), ideal for paddling and hiking. Winter drops to -20°C. Best visited May-October.