Réserve faunique des Laurentides

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 Québec's best snow conditions. You'll find a snack bar, a rental shop, a waxing room, a first-aid clinic, patrollers, and cutting-edge trail grooming. The trail network has 70 linear km of trails (50 km for classic skiing and 20 km for skate-skiing). You can also rent one of our magnificent cottages.

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 trails (50 linear km cross-country, 20 linear km skake skiing) and 33 linear km of snowshoeing trails.

Trails get access to striking views, including one at 1,000 metres of altitude. You can also reach the heated rest area at Le Pic, located at 800 m above sea level.

You can also rent one of our cottages including free access to the ski and snowshoeing trails.

Some 500 km (310.7 miles) of snowmobiling trails at the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Snowmobilers can explore the gorgeous wilderness comprising vast evergreen forests, snow-capped mountains and frozen rivers in snowy valleys. The trails stretch for miles along the rivers.

Trail permit required. Refer to the Fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec (FCMQ).

Located in the centre of the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, there are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire reserve. They can each sleep 2 to 16 people.

Most of them are by a lake, have running water and facilities powered by solar or electric energy or propane gas. They have everything you need to prepare and serve meals, including a BBQ. They also have washrooms with showers and toilets.

In addition to a rowboat, your vacation cabin booking also includes a canoe and a kayak.

Reputed for its excellent hunting, and fishing, the Réserve faunique des Laurentides is also very popular for a multitude of soft adventure and ecotourism activities. Outdoors enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing, canoe-camping (2 majestic rivers), wildlife observation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Nestled in the heart of the province of Québec, the immense Réserve faunique des Laurentides has enjoyed protected status for over 100 years. Dotted with thousands of lakes, it is a real paradise for speckled trout anglers. The high altitude of the lakes provides for excellent fishing throughout the entire summer. Many accommodation options offered: cottages (over 140 to choose from), room at the lodge, camping or daily fishing.

Moose hunting and small game hunting are also available.

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 this imposing mammal. Learn more about this fascinating creature in total safety. Reservation: 1 800 665-6527.

Two campgrounds are offered:

La Loutre campground is accessible via Provincial Route 175. It has 133 campsites including the Étoile ready-to-camp sites that can accommodate up to six people. Community shelter on the site for cooking with picnic tables.

The Belle-Rivière campground is north of the reserve, short distance from Route 169 on lakeside with 45 no-serviced campsites. Access to children’s playground, sandy beach, fishing, biking and hiking. Canoe, kayak, boat and motor rentals available. A full sanitary building is also available.