Réserve faunique des Laurentides

Location

Réserve faunique des Laurentides largely lies in the Québec City tourism region. It also spills over into the tourism regions of Charlevoix, Mauricie, and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

Access and Operating Period

Camp Mercier Registration Centre

At km 94 on Route 175, 10 km from the southern entrance of Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Open in summer, autumn, and winter. Operating hours vary by season.

Periods:

• December 1, 2023 to April 7, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May 24 to September 8, 2024
  • every day, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• September 9 to October 16, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 17 to 31, 2024
  • every day, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• December 6, 2024 to April 6, 2025
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • closed on December 25, 2024 for day activities

La Loutre Registration Centre

At km 135 on Route 175, 51 km from the southern entrance of Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Open in summer and autumn. Operating hours vary by season.

Periods:

• May 24 to September 8, 2024
  • Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• September 9 to October 31, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gîte-du-Berger Registration Centre

At km 38 on Route 169. Open in summer and autumn. Operating hours vary by season.

Periods:

• May 17 to September 8, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 9 to 30, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 16 to 31, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Belle-Rivière campground Registration Centre

Access road at km 57 on Route 169. Open in summer only. Operating hours vary by season.

Period:

• May 17 to September 8, 2024
  • every day, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Get directions

Belle-Rivière campground

Belle-Rivière campground is located on the north shore of Lac de la Belle-Rivière.

From Québec City (188 km):

• Take Route 175 Nord. At km 166, take the exit for Route 169 Nord. Turn left at km 57 of Route 169 Nord and follow the directions for Camping Belle-Rivière (6 km of forest road).

From Alma (30 km):

• Take Route 169 Sud. Turn right at km 57 of Route 169 Sud and follow the directions for Camping Belle-Rivière (6 km of forest road).

Public charging stations for electric vehicles

Ten level 2 charging stations are available at the services area parking lot of the L'Étape sector and four other level 2 stations are available at the Camp Mercier parking lot. Level 2 stations are also available at each Horizon cabin in the L'Étape sector. These are reserved for the cabin reservation holders. Details

Services

Rental

• Fishing rod (La Loutre and Camp Mercier Registration Centre only)
• Cross-country skiing equipment
• Gas motor
• Electric motor (offered only for lakes located in Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier)
• Snowshoes
• Lifejacket

Services

• First-aid service (cross-country skiing)
• Registration
• Information
• Patrollers (cross-country skiing)
• Snack bar (cross-country skiing)
• Waxing room (cross-country skiing)
• Ticket counter (cross-country skiing)
• Public pay phone

Sales

• Bait
• Souvenirs
• Firewood
• Hunting access rights
• Fishing access rights
• Ice
• Decoys
• Hunting licence (La Loutre Registration Centre only)
• Fishing licence (La Loutre Registration Centre only)

Services for families

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

Nearby Services

Restaurant, convenience store, and gas station at l'Étape.

Contact Information

Réserve faunique des Laurentides (administration)
700 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, suite 11
Québec (Québec)  G2J 1E2
Open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone : 418-528-6868

laurentides@sepaq.com

Tourist accommodation
Cabins: registration number 117600
Campgrounds: registration numbers 198553 (La Loutre) and 201471
(Belle-Rivière)

Important

Pets

Dogs on a leash are allowed in wildlife reserves, but only on certain sites. Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere. Condition and regulation

Using 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

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