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Duchesnay is 30 minutes from Québec City in the Capitale-Nationale region. It is by the shores of the magnificent Lac Saint-Joseph.
| Montréal | Québec City | Chicoutimi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesnay | 262 km | 38 km | 249 km |
From Highway 40, take exit 295 to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Follow Route 367, cross the town of Sainte-Catherine and go up the hill, then take the first left (Route Duchesnay). From there, drive about 2 km. Duchesnay is on the right.
Six level 2 charging stations are available at the P6 parking lot (Auberge Duchesnay) and two other level 2 stations are available at the P2 parking lot (Le Boisé Pavilion). Details
A transportation service is offered by Navette Nature from Quebec.
The day pass gives day visitors (without accommodations) access to several activities on the site. The day pass is available during summer only. Details and rates
Note
Station touristique Duchesnay is not a Québec National Park. The Annual Québec National Parks Card is not valid for admission to this establishment.
The Station is open year-round.
Equipment rental is located at the nautical centre.
* Schedule may change without notice, depending on the weather.
See the food service section for details about our restaurant:
The centre offers many services to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing buffs. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As of spring break, the cross-country ski center will be open until 4:30 p.m. The opening hours are subject to change depending on weather conditions. In the centre, you'll find:
Consult our snow conditions online or call at 418-875-2711, ext. 4275.
Make your life easier by renting your gear at the Station:
* Subject to availability, equipment for children may be borrowed free of charge (one day rental maximum).
The shop is in Auberge Duchesnay. It offers promotional items, local crafts and much more. The staff can also give you information about the activities available and take your reservations.
To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.
Geographic coordinates of Duchesnay's entrance:
46° 52.072' N -71° 38.506'W
Contact Information:
140 Montée de l’Auberge
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
(Québec)
G3N 2Y6
Telephone : 418-875-2122 (24-hour hotline)
Telephone : 1-866-683-2711
Tourist accommodation
Hotel: registration number 128903
Cabins: registration number 194541
Lodges: registration number 295178
Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf
Dogs are allowed on the trails at Station touristique Duchesnay, under certain conditions. Pets are not allowed in the buildings. Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere. Condition and regulation
In order to minimize the impact on wildlife and on the customer experience, Sépaq does not allow recreational drone use at the establishments it manages. Find out more
A private individual or production company must obtain prior authorization to carry out a video shoot or photo session on Sépaq-managed territories. Find out more
Map of cross-country ski trails (in French only)
Map of skishoeing (Hok skiing) area limits (in French only)
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