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Parc national du Mont-Orford: A Natural Playground

Explore Quebec's natural beauty: hiking, skiing, and water activities in a stunning mountain setting.

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Parc national du Mont-Orford, established in 1938, protects a slice of the Sutton Mountains natural region, offering a diverse landscape of mountains, forests, and waterways. It's a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with activities ranging from hiking and camping to skiing and water sports.

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Local tips

  • Purchase your daily access right or annual card online before your visit.
  • Fall is a spectacular time to visit, with vibrant foliage.
  • Bring appropriate footwear for hiking, as trails can be rugged.
  • Check the Sépaq website for trail conditions and closures.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    From Montreal, take Highway 10 East towards the Eastern Townships. Take exit 118 and turn left onto Route 141 Nord. Continue for about 2 km and turn right onto Chemin Alfred-DesRochers. Drive until the stop sign, about 6 km, then turn left onto Route 220 W. Continue for 5 km to reach the Lac-Fraser sector on your left. Parking fees apply at the beaches when supervised. Electric vehicle charging stations are available.

  • Public Transport

    Navette Nature offers a direct bus service from Montreal to Mont-Orford National Park, specifically to Le Littoral Discovery Center. The bus departs from Montreal - Square Dorchester and operates once daily on Fridays and Sundays. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Tickets cost around $64. Alternatively, a shuttle service is available from Sherbrooke to Mont-Orford for $5 for a round trip.

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Parc national du Mont-Orford, located in Quebec's Eastern Townships, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Established in 1938, the park spans 59.5 square kilometers, encompassing a diverse landscape of mountains, forests, lakes, and wetlands. The park's history began in the 1920s with Dr. George Austin Bowen, who dreamed of creating a park around Mont Orford. His vision came to fruition when 27 municipalities ceded territory to the Quebec government. The park's varied terrain makes it ideal for a wide range of activities. Hiking is a popular way to explore the park, with over 80 km of trails offering stunning viewpoints, especially during the fall when the sugar maples display vibrant colors. Mont-Chauve trail is family friendly. The park is home to diverse wildlife, including white-tailed deer and Great Blue Heron. In winter, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, offering opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. The park features 50 km of cross-country ski trails and over 50 km of marked snowshoe trails. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and canoeing in the park's lakes and rivers. Lac Stukely and Lac Fraser are popular destinations for swimming and offer supervised beaches.

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