Parc national d'Aiguebelle

Only the crunch of your snowshoes digging into the snow and your breath turning the crystalline air into a fine mist graze the silence of Aiguebelle. On Lac La Haie or from the top of La Trompeuse hill, every step you take leaves your mark among those of the hare, partridge and moose that traverse these astonishing landscapes. A total of 40 kilometres, divided into five marked trails, give you a chance to take the full measure of your human dimension in this northern whiteness. Do you see the pretty rustic shelter in the distance? This could be your base camp for one or several nights. Two hours, two days, two weeks…take all the time you need in the exhilarating winter purity of Parc national d’Aiguebelle.

Period: End of December, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Table of trails

Winter trail map  (pdf: 332 KB)

Details about the circuits

Are you dreaming of peace, fluidity and sweet euphoria? Glide into the silent snow-covered nature of Aiguebelle. On 30 km of marked trails, discover its multiple charms: cliffs, frozen lakes, dense forests. Movement could never feel as good or be as beneficial as going at your own pace on these backcountry skiing excursions. Experience this peacefulness right through the night as you sleep in one of 10 cozy rustic shelters.

Period: End of December 2011 to March 31, 2012

Table of trails

Winter trails map  (pdf: 332 KB)

Details about the circuits

Lac Loïs is a great place to go sea kayaking. You can also discover the geological aspect of the park by canoe or rabaska on the La Haie and Sault fault lakes. Rent a boat or bring your own on certain lakes. For more information, ask one of our reception clerks. Group activities are also available upon reservation.

Period: May 21 to October 10, 2011 (Lac La Haie and Lac Sault)

Our 10-km trail will please the whole family. It runs along a former forest road and then crosses a pine forest and the Lac du Sablon primitive campground. It's an easy and peaceful ride.

Period: May 15 to the first snowfalls

Lakes are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on lakes but the use of personal boats is often allowed. Anglers can fish for pike and walleye.

Period: May 19 to September 3, 2012

Over 50 km of trails provide ample opportunity to get out for a short hike or do some backpacking with an overnight stay in one of the park's rustic shelters. You'll also enjoy discovering a suspended footbridge, a spiral staircase, a Japanese bridge and a floating walkway.

La Castorière self-guided trail is adapted for the mobility impaired.

Period: Beginning of May to the end of November, 2011

Table of trails

An interpretation and observation field guide is available at Boutique Nature. Besides moose, Connecticut Warbler and Sharp-tailed Grouse, this guide also contains a map directing you to spots where you can observe them. The park is proud to be a member of the Réseau d'observation faunique de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

A place for conservation and education, Parc national d'Aiguebelle is a laboratory in a natural setting. Come to class with our dedicated park wardens or welcome them to your school! The beauty, integrity, and cultural/historical characteristics of this territory have inspired six recreational/educational activities. Designed for primary, secondary and college students, these activities will help them get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, and take them through a memorable real-world experience ...

Consult the brochure School activities in the Sépaq network (in French only) (pdf: 4 MB)