Location

Parc national d'Aiguebelle is 50 km northeast of Rouyn-Noranda and 90 km from the Ontario border in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue tourism region.

Area: 268.3 km2

Sector 

Montréal

Québec

Rouyn-Noranda

Mont-Brun Visitors Centre

626 km

862 km

50 km

Taschereau Visitors Centre

647 km

883 km

78 km

 

Access and Operating Period

Get directions

Mont-Brun Visitors Centre

From Val d'Or:

  • Take Route 117 N for about 65 km, then turn right on Chemin Mont-Brun. Continue 22 km on a paved road and turn right onto Route d'Aiguebelle at village Mont-Brun. Once through the village, turn right at the bridge on the Route d'Aiguebelle. The park entrance is located 8 km from village Mont-Brun. The Visitors Centre is the first building when entering the park.

From Rouyn-Noranda:

  • Take Route 101 N and turn right on Route d'Aiguebelle at D'Alembert. Once at Mont Brun, turn left on the bridge and continue on for about 8 km until you arrive to the Mont-Brun park entrance. The Visitors Centre is the first building when entering the park.

From La Sarre:

  • Take Route 101 S and turn right on Route d'Aiguebelle at D'Alembert. Once at Mont Brun, turn left on the bridge and continue on for about 8 km until you arrive to the Mont-Brun park entrance. The Visitors Centre is the first building when entering the park.

From Amos:

  • Take Route 109 S. Once at Rivière-Héva, turn right on Route 117 N for 28 km, then turn right on Route Mont-Brun. Once through the village of Mont-Brun, turn right at the bridge on the Route d'Aiguebelle. The park entrance is located 8 km from village Mont-Brun. The Visitors Centre is the first building when entering the park.

Taschereau Visitors Centre (closed during winter)

From Amos:

  • Take Route 111 N towards Taschereau. Then, take Route 390 for 3 km and turn left onto montée d'Aiguebelle (road situated in front of the Tembec factory). Continue on 10 km to the Taschereau sector park entrance.

From La Sarre:

  • Take Route 101 S towards Poularies. Take Route 390 E and follow the signs for Secteur Taschereau.

From Rouyn-Noranda:

  • Take Route 101 N towards Poularies. Take Route 390 E and follow the signs for Secteur Taschereau.

From Val-d'Or:

  • Take Route 101 N towards Amos and continue to Taschereau. Take Route 390 for 3 km and turn left on Montée d'Aiguebelle (road located in front of Tembec factory). Continue on this road for 10 km until the park entrance in Taschereau sector.

Additional Information

To better plan your activities, please note the periods during which services are available in each sector. The trails remain open outside the opening periods, but in autonomy (no services or guarantee of the trails conditions). 

Please contact the Customer Relations Centre at any time at 1-800-665-6527 or the personnel at the Visitors Centre (Mont-Brun) before leaving home for information on road conditions and expected precipitations.

IMPORTANT: The Destor and Taschereau entrances are closed between the end of October and the end of May. The park is accessible only via the Mont-Brun entrance during this period. The accessible and clear roads are those indicated on this map (in French only).

Mont-Brun Sector

Visitors Centre
Reception and information, Internet Wi-Fi, Boutique Nature, entry fee payment, fishing, camping and stays registration, light watercraft rental, outdoor equipment rental and convenience store products.

  • October 10 to 29, 2023 (depending on the weather)
    • Friday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • October 30 to December 14, 2023
    • closed (administrative office open from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • December 15, 2023 to January 2, 2024
    • every day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • closed on December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024
  • January 3 to February 22, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday: closed
    • Friday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • February 23 to March 3, 2024
    • Saturday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • March 4 to 31, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday: closed
    • Friday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • April 1 to May 9, 2024
    • closed
  • May 10 to 30, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • May 31 to September 2, 2024
    • every day, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • September 3 to October 13, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, October 14, 2024
    • from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • October 15 to 27, 2024 (depending on the weather)
    • Friday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • October 28 to December 12, 2024
    • closed

During the closure of Visitors Centre (Mont-Brun): from Monday to Friday (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), contact the administrative office for more information at 819 637-7322.

Abijévis Campground
Boutique Nature, convenience store, ice, vending machines with coffee, coin laundry, small watercraft rental, community room, discovery activities and picnic areas.

Le Garde-Feu convenience store

Periods:

  • October 10 to mid-December, 2023
    • closed
  • December 26 to 31, 2023 (depending on the weather)
    • every day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • closed on December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024
  • January 2 to March 24, 2024
    • Monday to Friday: closed
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • March 25 to May 16, 2024
    • closed
  • May 17 to June 20, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • June 21 to September 2, 2024
    • every day, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • September 3 to October 13, 2024
    • Monday to Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, October 14, 2024
    • from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • October 15 to mid-December, 2024
    • closed

Taschereau sector

Taschereau Visitors Centre
Reception and information, Boutique Nature, entry fee payment, fishing and camping registration, light watercraft rental, discovery activities, outdoor equipment rental, boat launching ramp, convenience store, ice, soft drinks

Periods:

  • September 19, 2023 to May 30, 2024
    • closed
  • May 31 to June 20, 2024
    • Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • June 21 to September 15, 2024
    • every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • September 16, 2024 to May 29, 2025
    • closed

Universal Access

The following areas offer access to the mobility-impaired:

  • Mont-Brun Visitors Centre
  • Taschereau Visitors Centre
  • Le Longicorne rustic shelter
  • Abijévis campground
  • Ojibway campground
  • Self-Guided Discovery Trail - La Castorière

In addition, a Kartus wheelchair is available for rent (free of charge) at the Visitors Centre. A Hypocampe wheelchair is available for rent at the Abijévis campground (free of charge). 


Services

Boutique Nature

A vast array of souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, discovery products for young people, and outdoor items is offered at our 3 Boutique Nature stores.

  • Abijévis campground
  • Visitors Centre (Mont-Brun)
  • Taschereau Visitors Centre

Equipment Rentals

Boats

  • Canoe
  • Rowboat
  • Sea kayak (solo and tandem)
  • Kayak (recreational)
  • Pedal boat
  • Pedal boat-Pontoon
  • Stand Up Paddle

Outdoor Equipment

  • Baby-carrier backpack
  • Mountain snowshoes (for children and adults)*
  • Baggage sled with hitch*
  • Sled for children*
  • Off-track skis (127 cm and 147 cm)*
  • Fatbike*
  • Snow tube*

* Winter Activity Equipment (except for the Taschereau Visitors Centre)

Room rental

A room is available for rent at the Mont-Brun Discovery and Interpretation Center. With a capacity of 15 to 35 people, it is ideal for family or group receptions as well as for corporate events. Rate: $154/day.

For more information, please contact Josée Nadeau at 819-637-2480, ext. 6002.

Food Services

The Visitors Centre (Mont-Brun) has a convenience store service.

The Discovery and Interpretation Centre has a kitchen area with dishes, a microwave, and a fridge, all at your disposal.

From mid-June to Labour Day, the Abijévis campground and the Taschereau Visitors Centre offers a convenience store.

Baggage transportation services (in winter only)

Available to facilitate long cross-country skiing or snowshoeing outings. Please reserve 48 hours in advance by calling 819-637-7322.

  • Period: December 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024, every day, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Rates:
    • 5 km: $14.50/one way/baggage
    • 10 km: $29/one way/baggage

Services for families

To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.


Nearby Services

Restaurants and Other Food Services

Ten km from the Taschereau Visitors Centre, you'll find a snack bar and a convenience store. The village of Mont-Brun has a grocery store, a gas station and a snack bar (8 km from the southern park entrance).


Contact Information

Mailing address:
12373, Route d'Aiguebelle
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec)  J0Z 2Y0

Telephone : 819 637-7322

parc.aiguebelle@sepaq.com

Important

Regulations

Regulations are in effect in Québec national parks. Before going to a national park, check the main rules and recommendations to better plan your visit. Details

Pets

Since May 17, 2019, dogs are allowed. However, they are only allowed in certain areas. Check out the applicable rules and authorized sites.

Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere. Other pets are still prohibited in national parks.

Companion Leisure Card (CAL)

Companion Leisure Card (CAL) holders may be accompanied free of charge by one person during a visit in a Québec national park. Find out more

Documentation

Discovery Guide Camping guide Winter trail guide List of activities offered (in French only) Careful by nature

Fishing

Day Fishing Plan 2024 (in French only) Fishing Results, 2023 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2022 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2021 Season (in French only)

Map Library

Summer Activities

Winter Activities

Maps of the lakes

(in French only)

According to the available data, the lakes maps may present various information such as bathymetry or sites favorable to fishing.

Lac Loïs

Lac Matissard

Lac Patrice

Lac Perché

Camping and accommodations

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External Links

Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue Bonjour Québec Camping Québec Festivals et Événements Québec Les attraits touristiques de l'Abitibi-Ouest Réseau d'observation faunique de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourisme Rouyn-Noranda Le Noranda Hôtel et Spa Parc aventure Joannès Camp de base Abitibi

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