Réserve faunique de Portneuf

Accessible and rewarding activities

One hour from Québec City, this is the place to switch off for a few days and spend quality time with your family. Explore the hiking trails, including Chutes-de-la-Marmite – a must! – or Coulée-Creuse, offering exceptional mountain views from on high. With the children, take advantage of your visit to do some duck, beaver or muskrat watching. There are also a number of places for picknicking.

The lakes of the wildlife reserve abound with a wide variety of fish! You can go fishing for brook trout, lake trout, arctic char, splake, and more, and opt for day fishing or a fishing stay.

Come fall, you can introduce your youngsters aged 12 and older to hunting traditions. Orange vest-clad and hunting rifle in hand, watch out for ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare if you’re looking for small game. Fancy a more imposing beast? Why not head off to hunt some moose?

Accommodations that the whole family can really enjoy

Are you looking for peace and quiet? Your wish is our command! There is often only one cabin in a given sector. Tranquillity guaranteed! Do you want to plan a getaway with another family or your extended family? Réserve faunique de Portneuf offers a number of large fully-equipped lakeside cabins where you can set off aboard a rowboat or kayak, play on the sandy shore, go for a walk, have a barbecue or simply relax. When evening falls, you can gather around the campfire. Have your marshmallows ready!

Looking to do some fishing too? A Family Fishing package is offered in certain sectors at a very attractive price. It’s one of the very best deals on the market! What’s more, every child between 9 and 12 years of age will receive on-site fishing tips from an expert.

Camping Bellevue, along a beautiful sandy shore, is great for family vacations. This is also where you can experience the comfort of a ready-to-camp tent. You will be close to a number of hiking trails, so you can head out and discover valleys, cascades and peaceful brooks.

For those who like adventure, a number of the wildlife reserve’s campsites are set aside for canoe-camping. Some lake circuits are family accessible.

In winter, the family is always more than welcome

A wide range of activities! Cross-country skiing enthusiasts can take the mechanically marked and maintained trails, including some which are more family accessible. Taking your children for a sleigh ride while winter hiking or on certain snowshoe trails will be a breeze. Ice fishing for trout is also an option. Fishing gear is available for rent.

If you want to spend the night in the wildlife reserve, a number of fully-equipped cabins are accessible in winter. They are located near the trails. At Lac Travers, a large snow tubing slide and an ice rink are available for our clientele. There is also a shelter where you can warm up.

More services to simplify your life

• During summer, a kayak and a barbecue are included when you book your cabin. See our family services.

Don’t forget the souvenirs

Souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, and outdoor merchandise can be found at the Boutique Faune shop.