Réserve faunique des Laurentides

This 7800 km² (3012 sq. mi.) wildlife preserve is ideal for stays in the great outdoors. Only 50 km (31 miles) from Québec City, this site offers a wide range of outdoor activities and accommodations, including 150 camping spots.

You can watch different animal species in the Laurentian Mountains year-round. In the summer, our expert fly fishers can teach you how to cast a line in lakes chock full of fish. A hunting package is available for moose, deer, bear or small game during hunting season. In the winter, go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along the groomed trails. Race a snowmobile through the snowy forest. After a day outdoors in the cold, you can spend the night in a cottage or a more unusual type of accommodations. This wildlife preserve is located in a mountainous area with a maximum elevation of 1151 m (3776.2').

Activities

  • Campgrounds

    Two campgrounds are offered:

    La Loutre campground is accessible via Provincial Route 175. It has 133 campsites including the Étoile ready-to-camp…

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  • Wildlife and Bird Watching

    We have set up a black bear watching site out in nature. The activity is supervised by an experienced guide-interpreter who is very familiar with…

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  • Fishing and Hunting

    Nestled in the heart of the province of Québec, the immense Réserve faunique des Laurentides has enjoyed protected status for over 100 years. Dotted…

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  • Cottages and Houses

    Located in the centre of the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, there are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire reserve. They can…

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  • Parks, Reserves and Resorts

    Reputed for its excellent hunting, and fishing, the Réserve faunique des Laurentides is also very popular for a multitude of soft adventure and…

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  • Snowmobiling

    Some 500 km (310.7 miles) of snowmobiling trails at the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Snowmobilers can explore the gorgeous wilderness comprising…

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  • Snowshoeing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier, there are 70 linear km of cross-country ski…

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  • Cross-Country Skiing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier is a famous cross-country ski centre that has…

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Schedule:
All Days: 8am - 4pm

Good to Know:
Camp Mercier closed on Christmas day, December 25th.

Seasonal Opening

Electric Vehicle Charging Station:
Yes

Parking:
Free Outdoor on Site

Accueil Mercier
Kilomètre 93, Route 175
Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC,
G3C 2N9
Réserve faunique des Laurentides

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