Beaches and supervised swimming

The park entry fee replaces all parking fees, except for supervised beach parking fees for Mont-Orford, Oka and Yamaska national parks. Rate applicable only on days when the supervised beach is open.

The parking fee for beach access must be purchased online and guarantees access to the beach. It can be purchased up to 30 days before a visit.

* Offered in limited quantity.

Rates for summer 2024.

Taxes not included.

Annual Québec National Parks Card holders get a 25% discount on the daily supervised beach parking fees of Mont-Orford, Oka and Yamaska national parks. 

Note that fees apply to access the Centre touristique du Lac-Simon and its beach where swimming is supervised. Also, access to the nautical center at Station touristique Duchesnay is free for guests in accommodation (room or cabin). The visitors can buy a daily passport.

Sépaq wishes you an unforgettable outdoor experience and invites you to be Careful by nature!

Here are a few important do’s and don’ts:

• Bathing is permitted in authorized, supervised areas.
• All waste must be disposed of in the appropriate places.
• Under certain conditions, your dog could be allowed in some establishments. However, no other domestic animals are allowed. Please consult our Domestic animals section.
• National parks are governed by certain rules and guidelines.

Beach regulations (in French only)

Regulations and useful information

To minimize the risks when bathing

Supervised bathing is offered at certain Sépaq establishments and on sites designated for this purpose. We recommend that you engage in this activity only at these locations and according to the instructions in effect.

Unsupervised bathing in all other locations is at your own risk. This is not recommended as there is a considerable risk of drowning. Always remember that a waterway may present an unseen danger (steep slope, slippery bottom, etc.). Although unsupervised bathing is strongly discouraged, if you choose to do so please make sure that you are not alone or that you have informed others of your intention to bathe and that you are not impaired.

River bathing: special risks

Although the river may seem calm and safe, it is a natural environment with unexpected sources of danger and can quickly become hazardous. Despite your best efforts, the strong current can drag you down and put you at risk of drowning. The presence of eddies, unstable bottoms, branches and rocks, and variations in depth also increase the risk of drowning. In addition, be doubly vigilant near a dam.

Remember that your safety is your own responsibility.