Parc national du Mont-Orford - Parcs Québec

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Hiking is definitely the best way to discover Parc national du Mont-Orford. It's the perfect way to get access to numerous viewpoints, which are said to be among the most spectacular of the Eastern Townships region. In the fall, the forest presents a show featuring the flamboyant colours of the sugar maples. The park is notably home to white-tailed deer and Great Blue Heron, which you can observe in their natural habitat. There is also a large variety of amphibian and reptile species. Come winter, the park is a destination of choice for cross country skiing and snowshoeing fans.

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Swimming

The Stukely and Fraser beaches are supervised and designed for recreation with playgrounds for the kids. Glass containers are prohibited.

Period: mid-June to Labour Day 2010

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Boating Activities

Escape onto the water for a few hours! Small watercraft (canoe, kayak, pedal boat, etc.) are available for rent at Stukely and Fraser beaches.

Periods:

Lac-Fraser sector: mid-May to Thanksgiving
Lac-Stukely: mid-May to mid-October

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Cycling

A section of Route Verte, the TransQuébec cycling network, crosses the park from east to west. It is over 10.4 km in length and is classified as difficult.

Period: early May to late October 2010

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Hiking

Hiking trails form a network of over 80 km of trails laid out to offer you memorable moments of discovery. They are classified from easy to difficult.

You can also go backpacking on a portion of the trail network called Les Sentiers de l'Estrie, which crosses the park from north to south. The star attraction is the spectacular Des Crêtes trail. Primitive tent platforms ensure hikers peaceful nights. Reservations required.

Table of trails

Period: early May to the end of November 2010 (depending on snow conditions).

Route 1 (the road to the campground) closes December 1, 2009 (depending on weather conditions)

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Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing fans can ski to their hearts' content on 13 trails totalling 50 km, including 26 km for skate skiing. Beginners and experts alike will discover suitable trails that are marked, groomed and packed.

Period: mid-December 2008 to late March 2009 (depending on weather conditions)

Table of trails

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf: 1.3 MB)

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Snowshoeing

The park offers 10 circuits classified from easy to difficult, ranging in length from 2.5 km to 16 km. They give snowshoers access to some beautiful scenery.

Period: mid-December 2009 to late March 2010 (depending on weather conditions)

Table of trails

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf: 1.3 MB)

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Snow Walking

A short marked trail of 1.6 km is accessible near the Lac-Stukely Visitors Centre. You can also enjoy this activity on the Chouette trail.

Period: mid-December 2009 to late March 2010 (depending on weather conditions)

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The School of Nature

A place for conservation and education, Parc national du Mont-Orford 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. 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)

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Cabin

Unique in the Parcs Québec network, you'll love the Le Bowen cabin's comfort, decor and conveniences. It is located in the Lac-Stukely sector, is accessible in the winter on cross country skis (5.9 km, 2 ½ hrs) or snowshoes (5.7 km, 3 or 4 hrs), and can accommodate up to four people. Baggage transport is available. Accessible by car in summer and autumn.

Period: year-round (closed from April 4 to May 1, 2010)

Accommodation table

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Hut

You can easily hike to the 3 huts in the summer or cross country ski or snowshoe to them in the winter. These huts, which sleep from 6 to 24 people, are heated with a woodstove or propane stove and have no running water or electricity.

Period: year-round

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Huttopia (ready-to-camp)

At the heart of the activities, the Lac-Stukely campground has everything you need with its 15 Huttopia tents in Le Mélèze (loop).

Period: May 14 to October 11, 2010

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Tent-Trailer (ready-to-camp)

To meet our campers' needs, 2 tent-trailers located close to the outdoor activities, are available at the Lac-Stukely campground.

Period: May 14 to October 11, 2010

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Camping

Whether you are looking for the comfort of a serviced campground or the rustic charm of more basic sites, a camping stay in the park is your guarantee of peaceful nights.

The Lac-Stukely sector offers:

322 serviced campsites, partially shaded sites
14 tent platforms for primitive camping Le Vallonier (accessible on foot, cross country skis or snowshoes).

The Lac-Fraser sector offers:

149 serviced campsites in a deciduous forest. Fifty of the sites have electricity.
A loop that can accommodate 64 people is available for groups: washroom facilities, kitchen shelter and community fire pit. Reserve by calling 819 843-9855.

The primitive camping platforms L'Entremont are in the southern part of the park. You can reach them from the Ruisseau-des-Chênes trail (Estrie trail).

Periods:

Lac-Stukely sector: May 14 to October 11,2010
Le Vallonnier: year-round
Lac-Fraser sector: June 11 to September 6, 2010
L'Entremont: May 1 to November 30, 2010

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The Cross Country Skier's Package

Starting at

$29.00

/pers.
(1 night)

You feel like having a park experience...you feel like discovering the joys of sleeping in the woods...you feel like relaxing...

The package included:

1 night of hut accommodations
2 days of cross country skiing
2 nights of hut accommodations
3 days of cross country skiing

Details:

Maximum of people : depending on the capacity of the hut

Rates:

1-night package: $29/pers.
2-night package: $48/pers.

Period: From December 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009

Winter Escape Package

Starting at

$103.85

/pers.
Quadruple occ.

Come and discover our new Le Bowen cabin and brighten up the season with your favourite winter activities: cross country skiing or snowshoeing!

The package includes:

2 nights of accommodations at the Le Bowen cabin
3 days of cross country ski or snowshoe rental

Details:

Please note that baggage transport is not included.
Available upon reservation only
Cabin and skiing package: admission to cross country ski trails included

Rates:

Cabin and skiing, 2 nights:
$135.55/pers. for quadruple occ.
$205/pers. for double occ.
Cabin and snowshoeing, 2 nights:
$103.85/pers. for quadruple occ.
$175/pers. for double occ.

Period: From December 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010 (depending on snow conditions)

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Cycling Path Repairs

Please note that repair work on cycling path 14 has been completed and the path has be reopened. Cycling path 7a will remain closed until further notice.

The Pic aux Corbeaux Rock Climbing Face Reopens

Thanks to the collaboration of those who use the Pic aux Corbeaux sector, following the area's closure, the nesting period for the peregrine falcon couple was a success. Two baby falcons have tried their wings and left the nest. The sector is therefore open again. Hikers and climbers can get back to their activities. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!