Parc national des Grands-Jardins

Discover our waterways, meandering down the lakes and rivers in the Arthabaska sector! Paddle along with your family, in canoes or kayaks, admiring the surrounding wilderness. Or try a singular paddleboard experience down calm winding waterways brimming with marine life!

Escape to a pristine snow-covered universe where traces of past wildfires grace the backcountry’s bare mountaintops. Almost 25 kilometres of maintained trails beckon visitors into the Laurentian Shield plateau sector, to discover the true essence of Parc national des Grands-Jardins. Explore breathtaking scenery − on skis or snowshoes.

Paddle riotous rivers and lazy lakes, populated with indigenous brook trout (speckled trout). Both beginner and expert fly fishers are sure to be delighted, reconnecting with nature in a magnificent setting. An unforgettable fishing experience could be yours!

Come fall, the birch, aspen and tamarack explode into a symphony of gold. In the taiga, shades of purple mingle in with its groundcover of delicate lichens. An awesome show that is sure to impress both tall and small who set out on a hike, in the Grands-Jardins!

This territory was a highly sought-after destination among wealthy English Canadian and American vacationers. Coureurs des bois, valiant lumberjacks and skilled fishers have all travelled the boreal forest. Tinged with history, this activity offers a paddle in a rabaska canoe, listening to snippets of our heritage narrated by a naturalist guide.

Push the bar up a notch and discover the park in a singular way. The via ferrata is the perfect activity for living an unforgettable experience with a seasoned guide! In a spectacular setting, two circuits presenting different levels of difficulty allow you to push your limits while admiring the scenery.