Société de développement des Parcs régionaux de la Matawinie

Outdoor enthusiasts will be amazed by the abundance of nature in the Matawinie region. Unique in Quebec, the network of regional parks offers a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. From hiking to snowshoeing, kayaking to a day at the beach, the Matawinie offers a unique experience in unspoiled wilderness, all within easy reach of Montreal.

Sentier National: 180 km, lodging in cabins, rustic camping or three-sided shelters, easy, medium and difficult levels.

Parc régional de la Forêt Ouareau: 120 km of trails, easy, intermediate and difficult, entrance fees, 8 shelters, over 120 primitive campsites, a variety of activities: hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country/nordic/mountain skiing, canoe rentals, paddle boarding, fat biking, tubing, rock climbing.

Sept-Chutes Regional Park: 18 km of trails, free access, easy, intermediate and difficult, 4 cabins, rustic campsites.

Parc régional du Lac Taureau: 14 km of trails (Île du Village and Baie Dominique trails), sanitary block in the Baie-du-Milieu sector, over 300 primitive campsites, some on islands, boat trips, kayak and canoe rentals, 30 km of beach.

Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull: 6 km of trails, access fees, easy, medium and difficult levels, 4 shelters, primitive campsites, new in 2024: cave to visit.

For all parks:

• Pets allowed on a leash (some restrictions may apply)
• Open all year round (except Parc régional du Lac Taureau and during certain thaw periods)