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Location

Parc national de Frontenac straddles the Cantons-de-l'Est and Chaudière-Appalaches tourism regions. Its  3 sectors are spread over nearly 30 km around Grand Lac Saint-François.

Area: 156.5 km2

MontréalQuébecSherbrooke
Saint-Daniel Sector 255 km 134 km 120 km
Southern Sector 251 km 156 km 100 km

 

Parc national de Frontenac is also on the tourist route called the Route des Sommets.
Consult a map (in French only).

 

Access and Operating Period

GPS coordinates

  • Southern sector: 45o50'37,8'' N 071o09'23,9'' O
  • Saint-Daniel sector: 45o59'32,8'' N 071o09'09,4'' O
  • Sainte-Praxède sector : 45o56'17,7'' N 71o15'35,5'' O

Get directions

Saint-Daniel Sector (Baie-aux-Rats-Musqués, Baie-des-Sables and Rivière-aux-Bluets campgrounds)

Location

From Thetford Mines:

  • Take Route 267 South. At the Saint-Daniel intersection, go straight ahead on Route du Parc-de-Frontenac and follow the directions to the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre.

From Disraëli:

  • Take Chemin du Barrage towards Route 267 South. Turn right on Route 267 South. At the Saint-Daniel intersection, go straight ahead on Route du Parc-de-Frontenac and follow the directions to the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre.

Southern Sector (Baie Sauvage and Lac Egan campgrounds, canoe-camping and accommodation)

Location

From Lambton :

  • Take Rue Principale/QC-108 Ouest/QC-263 Nord towards south. Turn right at Principale/QC-263 North. Turn left on Chemin des Roy and continue to the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre.

From Disraëli :

  • Take Rue Principale/QC-108 Est toward nortg. Turn left on Chemin des Sources. Turn left at Route QC-263 Nord. Turn left on Chemin des Roy and continue to the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Sainte-Praxède sector (picnic area)

This sector is located halfway between the Southern and Saint-Daniel sectors. To access it, follow the directions to Parc national de Frontenac (Sainte-Praxède sector).

Public charging stations for electric vehicles

Level 2 charging stations are available at the following locations during operation periods: Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre parking lot (2) and Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre parking lot (2). Details

Additional Information

Important - Navigation on Grand lac Saint-François

Please note that navigation and water sports activities on Grand lac Saint-François are made risky due to high winds and the presence of motorized watercraft. Parc national de Frontenac cannot be held responsible for the presence of other users on Grand lac Saint-François.

Important – Park roads

Roads within the park leading to activities and services are made of gravel. There is no single road linking the various sectors of the park. No water shuttle service is available. You must use provincial highways to get from one sector to another.

The park is accessible year-round, but no on-site services are available during the fall and winter months, when you are totally on your own and responsible for your own safety. Outside the regular season, traffic restrictions apply at the entrances to park sectors. Hikers with a valid permit can access the trail network from the following parking lots:

Saint-Daniel sector

  • From October 28, 2024 to May 15, 2025: park your car in front of the gate at the entrance to the sector, along the main roadway. Take the main roadway to access Le Littoral trail (2.3 km from the gate). Le Littoral trailhead is located at the end of the Visitors Centre parking lot (to the left, toward the campgrounds).
  • From May 16 to October 26, 2025: park your car at Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre.

Southern sector

  • From the end of November to mid-May: park your car at the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre. Four snowshoe trails and one backcountry skiing trail are available in winter. Washrooms are accessible at all times. There are no on-site services.

Saint-Daniel Sector

Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre 
Reception and information, sale of provincial fishing license, boutique and mini-convenience store, first-aid service, camping registration and watercraft rental.

Periods: 

  • October 28, 2024 to May 15, 2025
    • closed
  • May 16 to October 19, 2025
    • Saturday to Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    • Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • October 20, 2025 to May 15, 2026
    • closed

Self Registration
When the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the registration post are closed, customers must pay their entry fee (cash only) using the self-payment terminal or by purchasing their daily access online.

*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.

Southern Sector

Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre
Reception and information, sale of provincial fishing licence and authorization to fish on park inland lakes (exclusive for customers with a accommodation stay), boutique and mini-convenience store, first aid service, camping and accommodation registration, as well as watercraft rental.

Periods:

  • October 28, 2024 to May 15, 2025
    • closed
  • May 16 to October 18, 2025
    • Saturday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • October 19 to 26, 2025
    • Sunday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
    • Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    • Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
  • October 27, 2025 to May 15, 2026
    • closed

Self Registration
When the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the registration post are closed, customers must pay their entry fee (cash only) using the self-payment terminal or by purchasing their daily access online.

*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.

L'Escale Visitors Centre (Baie Sauvage campground, Southern sector)
Located at 12 km from the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre. Services: reception and information, first aid service, campers and canoe-campers registration, sale of provincial fishing licence and authorization to fish on park inland lakes (exclusive for customers with a accommodation stay), watercraft rental, mini-boutique and mini-convenience store.

Periods:

  • October 28, 2024 to May 15, 2025
    • closed
  • May 16 to June 19, 2025
    • Monday to Thursday, from 1 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 p.m.
  • June 20 to August 30, 2025
    • Sunday to Thursday, from 10 am to 7 p.m.
    • Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 8 p.m.
  • August 31 to October 11, 2025
    • Monday to Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 p.m.
  • October 12 to 18, 2025
    • Monday to Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Friday, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 p.m.
  • October 19 to 25, 2025
    • Sunday to Thursday: closed
    • Friday, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6 p.m.
  • October 26, 2025 to May 15, 2026
    • closed

*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.


Universal Access

See the full description of facilities and services available for persons with restricted mobility in order to plan your next stay.


Services

Boutique

Come take a look at our wide range of souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, as well as outdoor items offered at the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Equipment rental

  • Solo or tandem recreational kayak
  • Pedal boat (double or quadruple)
  • Canoe
  • Stand Up Paddle
  • Child carrier bag*
  • Personal flotation device*

Please note that the last rental must be made at least 75 minutes before the closing of the rental centre.

* Subject to availability, this equipment for children may be borrowed free of charge (one day rental maximum).

Food services

Parc national de Frontenac, in collaboration with Happy Yak meals, offers a range of freeze-dried meals. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, Happy Yak meals are delicious, easy to prepare and lightweight for transport. They provide enough calories to meet the nutritional needs of fans of the great outdoors and the portions are very generous.
 
Discover Happy Yak products at all visitors centre of the park. Happy Yak meals, accomplices in your outdoor adventures!

Visitors must bring their own lunch when visiting the park. A convenience store is available on site.

Services for families

To better plan your activities, please consult our family services available in all visitors centers.


Nearby Services

Accommodation, restaurants and other stores and services.

  • Minimum distance from the entrance to the Southern sector to Lambton or Disraëli: between 8 km and 12 km
  • Minimum distance from the entrance to the Saint-Daniel sector to Thetford Mines: 21 km

Contact Information

Southern sector (Baie Sauvage campground, Lac Egan, canoe-camping and accommodation)
Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre

1179, Chemin des Roy
Sainte-Praxède (Québec)  G0M 1H1

Telephone : 1-800-665-6527 (reservation)

From May 16 to October 26, 2025:

Telephone : 418-486-2300 ext. 6060 (information)

fro.accueilsud@sepaq.com

Saint-Daniel sector (Baie-aux-Rats-Musqués, Baie-des-Sables and Rivière-aux-Bluets campgrounds)
Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre

175, Route du parc
Saint-Daniel (Québec)  G0N 1S0

Telephone : 1-800-665-6527 (reservation)

From May 16 to October 19, 2025:

Telephone : 418-486-2300, ext. 6069 (information)

fro.accueilstdaniel@sepaq.com

Sainte-Praxède sector
9001 Rang A
Sainte-Praxède (Québec)  G0N 1E1
Picnic area, washroom, and sandy shore. There is no services offered at this location and no stays are permitted. In operation from mid-June to the end of September.

Administrative office mailing address
599 Chemin des Roy
Sainte-Praxède (Québec)  G0M 1H1

Telephone : 418-486-2300

parc.frontenac@sepaq.com

Tourist accommodation
Cabins: registration number 080113
Campgrounds: registration numbers 202786 (Saint-Daniel sector) and 206496 (Southern sector)

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

Drones

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

Filming

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

Documentation

Discovery Guide Camping guide - Saint-Daniel sector (in French only) Camping guide - Southern sector (in French only) Accommodations guide (cabins and rustic shelters) - Southern sector (in French only) Canoe-camping guide (in French only) Winter trail guide - Saint-Daniel sector (in French only) Winter trail guide - Southern sector (in French only) List of activities offered (in French only) Careful by nature

Fishing

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 Saint-François

Lac à la Barbue

Lac des Îles

Lac des Ours

Complementary tool: Avenza Maps

The mobile app allows you to geotag your location on our territory maps. To read one of our maps using Avenza Maps, download the maps from the Avenza Maps mapstore.

Several other maps of Sépaq (including lake maps) are accessible via the mapstore of Avenza Maps. You can access the maps directly in the application or via their website.

External Links

Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches Bonjour Québec Camping Québec Tourisme région de Thetford Tourisme Région de Mégantic Route des Sommets Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est Les Sentiers pédestres des 3 monts de Coleraine Musée Minéro et Centre historique de la mine King KB3 Les vélos rails de Beaulac-Garthby Ranch Winslow

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