Parc national d’Oka - Parcs Québec

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Park national d'Oka is not far from Montréal. This park has a rich historical and natural heritage. The Calvaire, with its four oratories and three chapels, is a unique complex of historic buildings in America. In Grande Baie and Rivière aux Serpents, land and water come together to give birth to ecological jewels: the wetlands. Winter and summer alike, the top of the Calvaire d'Oka trail provides an exceptional view of Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Adirondacks. Soothing and magnificent...

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Cross Country Skiing

The park offers a 46 km network of 7 groomed and patrolled cross country ski trails, perfect for beginners, intermediates and experts practising classic and skate skiing. Later in the day skiers can enjoy La Pinède trail (4 km), which is lit up in the evening.

Period: December 2011 to March 2012

Table of trails

Ski School

Private lessons or courses at the park's ski school help skiers discover, improve and develop their cross country skiing techniques.

Parc national d'Oka Cross Country Ski School (4 to 13 year-olds)

Club Échoski (9 to 13 year-olds)

Specials

Family Ski Package
Wednesday with friends
Students and Seniors
Half Price Skiing

See all the details on cross country skiing specials.

Reservation Elsewhere at Sépaq

Snow Walking

Snow walking fans can take advantage of 3 trails, one of which run alongside the lake. Sheltered by a tree windbreak, hikers can admire this vast icy space.

Period: December to the end of March 2012 (depending on snow conditions)

Table of trails

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Kicksled

For rent in the boutique. Try a kicksled on the snow walking trails. The land is flat with few descents.

Period: December 2011 to March 2012

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing enthusiasts can choose from conventional or crampon-fitted snowshoes. Three marked trails await them: L'Écureuil, La Montée and Le Marais. More experienced snowshoers can try the rough terrain of Calvaire Hill.

Period: December 2011 to March 2012

Table of trails

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Sledding

An ice slide is available when weather permits. It will delight kids and adults of all ages! Snow carpets are free for guests who wish to go sledding.

Period: December 2011 to March 2012

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Ski-Vel

To make winter hiking trails accessible to the mobility impaired, an all-new product has been introduced to Bic, Îles-de-Boucherville, Mont-Orford, Mont-Saint-Bruno, Mont-Tremblant and Oka national parks: the Ski-Vel. Designed by the Tri-Vel company, Ski-Vel can be easily adapted to people’s wheel chairs (not included) so they can enjoy exploring the snow trails. A Ski-Vel is available for free at each park’s Visitors Centre.

Hippocampe Recreational Wheelchair

Offering accessible activities to disabled visitors is one of the priorities at Parc national d'Oka. The recent acquisition of a recreational wheelchair adapted for both water sports and snow trails allows this clientele to get out and enjoy nature. For winter use, the Hippocampe wheelchair is fitted with a ski under the front wheel, giving disabled visitors a chance to explore the park with their companions. The Hippocampe is loaned out free of charge at the park’s Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Camp Oxygène for 5 to 13 year-olds - March Break

Camp Oxygène nature camp gives kids 5 to 13 years of age the chance to try a wide variety of outdoor activities in a completely natural and protected environment. Camp monitors organize group activities and park wardens are invited to share their knowledge during discovery activities.

During the March break the kids can extend their days by staying at Gîte sous les pins. Special rates are available for families with several children.

Registration form, rates and information - March break 2012
Health form
List of materials
Spring break at Parc national d'Oka

Swimming

In the summer, the beach comes alive with swimmers who flock to the park to bask in the sun and cool off in the lake under the watchful eyes of our team of lifeguards. Picnickers can choose from a variety of peaceful lakeshore sites.

Period: early June to early September 2011

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Boating Activities

The rental centre offers pedal boats, kayaks and canoes. Please note that the navigation zone borders Lac des Deux Montagnes.

Period: early June to early September, 2011

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Hiking

To help visitors appreciate the diversity of the park's natural areas, various hiking trails have been set up to allow them to explore and learn about the territory's history, flora, fauna and geomorphology.

Table of trails

Period: year-round

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Cycling

Hop on your bike and take a ride on La Vagabonde, an over 40-km-long cycling corridor linking Parc d'Oka to nearby municipalities. This bike path crosses the park over a distance of 10 km. From this corridor, the cycling path is paved all the way to the lake. Mountain bike enthusiasts will adore the Sentier du Sommet trail, a rugged 7.5-km path.

Period: May to November 2011

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The School of Nature

A place for conservation and education, Parc national d'Oka 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 School activities in the Sépaq network (in French only) (pdf: 4 MB)

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Corporate Activities

Le Littoral, the park's Visitors Centre, offers the luminous setting of a 200-seat hall, a lounge with fireplace and an outdoor terrace overlooking Lac des Deux Montagnes. A projection room, which seats up to 50 people, and a conference room are also available at the Discovery and Visitors Centre.

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Nordic Huttopia Tent (ready-to-camp)

Park national d’Oka is trying out a brand new type of accommodation this winter: the ready-to-camp Nordic Huttopia tent. This tent is near the community centre and outdoor activity area, and you can get there on snowshoes (250 m from the parking lot).

Period: December 20, 2011 to April 1, 2012

Reservation

Camping

Surrounded by abundant vegetation, the campground has 857 sites, 301 of which have 3 services, 12 have 1 service, and 544 are semi-serviced.

Period: May 4 to October 8, 2012

In winter : Turnkey package in a tent

In the winter, come and experience a night in the forest on a primitive campsite, or snuggle up by the fire on a Turnkey campsite.

Periods:

December 2, 2011 to March 25, 2012
November 30, 2012 to March 24, 2013

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Gîte sous les pins

Gîte sous les pins is available for rent in the park. With 12 bedrooms, it can accommodate different types of clientele, such as hikers, cross country skiers, families, groups or schools.

Details:

4 rooms on the first floor (no. 1 to 4) and 8 rooms on the second floor (no. 5 to 12).
Rooms with odd numbers are at the back of the building and rooms with even numbers are at the front, facing the parking lot.
Each room can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. They are all equipped with 3 single beds and it is possible to add one extra mattress per room (maximum of 12 available free of charge).
Each room is equipped with a sink, pillows and a storage closet.
There is a full bathroom, including toilet, shower and sink, on each floor of the Gîte. The women's bathroom is located on the first floor and the men's bathroom on the second floor.
There is a community room in the Gîte's basement. It has a table tennis, couch, tables and chairs, a gas fireplace and a washroom. They have their meals in the dining room on the ground floor, which is equipped with 2 fridges, 1 microwaves, a toaster, 6 tables and a 10-cup coffee maker.
The Gîte is a smoke-free establishment.
There is currently no access for the mobility impaired.

Period: year-round (except during the winter break)

Huttopia Tent (ready-to-camp)

Near Le Littoral Visitors Centre and at the heart of the outdoor activities, Les Dunes campground offers 25 Huttopia tents.

Period: May 4 to October 8, 2012

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Tent-trailer (ready-to-camp)

With family or friends, come and try one of our 12 tent-trailers at Le Méandre campground. Comfort in the heart of nature!

Period: May 4 to October 8, 2012

Reservation Elsewhere at Sépaq

Family Ski Package

$54.99

/family
(2 adults and children
under 18 years old)

New! This winter, take advantage of the Christmas holidays to introduce your family to cross country skiing.

The package includes:

The package includes admission to the trails and equipment for each member of the family.

Details:

Parc national du Mont-Orford: 819 843-9855
Parc national du Mont-St-Bruno: 450 653-7544
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant: 819 688-2281
Parc national d'Oka: 450 479-8365
Camp Mercier (Réserve faunique des Laurentides): 418 848-2422
Station touristique Duchesnay : 418 875-2711
May not be combined with any other offer.

Informations

Period: Monday to Friday, December 25, 2011 to April 13, 2012 (depending on snow conditions)

Turnkey Package in a Tent

$69.00

/night

If you want to go camping without worrying about all the equipment, you can take advantage of this unique package.

The package includes:

A primitive campsite
A tent that can accommodate 2 adults with their children
A rechargeable lantern and a ground sheet
A woodstove, a bag of wood and a fire lighter per night
A sled for baggage transport

Details:

Upon reservation on weekends (minimum of 2 nights)
The campsites are not available by car
Distance on snowshoes: about 500 m
To bring:
- Sleeping bag (There is no bed base. You’ll sleep on a raised platform.)
- Food-preparation equipment (campstove, dishes, etc.)

Periods:

December 2, 2011 to March 25, 2012
November 30, 2012 to March 24, 2013

Reserve On-line

Campsite 854 campground units available on-line Reserve now!
Huttopia Tent 25 Huttopia tent units available Reserve now!

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Made-to-measure cross country skiing lessons!

To help you learn, develop or improve your cross country skiing techniques (classic or skate skiing), we offer private lessons adapted to your objectives on weekdays or weekends, day or evening. Information: 450 479-8365

Cross Country Skiing: 25 to 50 % Off

Beginner, intermediate or expert skiers will have a great time on our marked and groomed trails. Whether you’re into classic or skate skiing, you’ll love our specials!

Oka Calvary on Snowshoes

Until March 10, reserve your Friday and Saturday nights for a fabulous outing. The team of park warden-naturalists invites you on a 3.8 km hike to the Oka Calvary. If there’s no snow, the activity will be offered as a hike. Meet us at Le Littoral Visitors Centre at 7:30 p.m. Information: 450 479-8365

New!

Try a ready-to-camp Nordic Huttopia tent at Parc national d'Oka. A unique experience in Québec. This accommodation, which is being offered on an experimental basis, sleeps a maximum of 5 people. Take the opportunity to see the Calvaire d’Oka in winter.