Parc national de Frontenac

Snowshoeing buffs can enjoy all of the park’s roads and trails, except for the Tourbière trails, to appreciate the beautiful and tranquil scenery. Limited services are available in the winter. You can get into the park using self-registration or with an annual Park or Parcs Québec Network card.

Period: From mid-December to the end of March

Trails map (in French only)(pdf : 676 KB)

In the winter, the cycling path in the Saint-Daniel sector (8 km) and the main road for the Southern sector (12 km) welcome backcountry skiing enthusiasts. Limited services are available in the winter. You can get into the park using self-registration or with an annual Park or Parcs Québec Network card.

Period: From mid-December to the end of March

After hiking or cycling, treat yourself to a picnic and cool down at the supervised beach on Baie aux Rats Musqués (St-Daniel sector).

Period: From mid-June to mid-August, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Do you have the spirit of adventure? Navigate Grand lac Saint-François and discover Baie Sauvage (Southern sector) or Baie aux Rats Musqués (Saint-Daniel sector).  For a peaceful canoe ride, try Lac des Îles and Lac à la Barbue!

Period: From mid-May to mid-October

At Grand lac Saint-François, holders of a provincial fishing licence angle for fish in accordance with Zone 4 regulations.

Fishing in Lac des Îles, Lac à la Barbue and Lac des Ours is only authorized for holders of a cabin-stay permit. Please note that specific conservation regulations apply, and that fishing closes as soon as the lake’s quota is reached. A fishing right of access issued by the park and a provincial fishing licence are mandatory.

Main species:

• Walleye
• Pike
• Yellow Perch
• Landlocked Salmon
• Bass

Period: mid-May (mid-June for bass) until the quota is filled for each lake (Lac des Îles, Lac à la Barbue, Lac des Ours).

In the St-Daniel sector, take a break in one of the picnic areas on the 8-km cycling path and enjoy the surprising immensity of Grand Lac Saint-François!  In the Southern sector, the 3-km cycling sector of the Grands Pins trail links the Baie-Sauvage campground and Lac à la Barbue.

Period: mid-May to mid-October

Table of Trails

With a total of 4.5 km of wooden walkways, the Tourbière trails in the Saint-Daniel sector take you into the heart of an ecosystem rich in surprising plant life.  The Southern sector has more trails, and invites you to explore the gentle hills of the Winslow Mountains.

Period: From mid-May to mid-October

Table of Trails

A place for conservation and education, Parc national de Frontenac 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 five recreational/educational activities. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, 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 Explore. Discover. Learn (in French only) (pdf: 1.16 MB)