Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Published on May 29, 2025
Have you been dreaming of getting away from it all for a while, for real? To switch your notifications to the call of the loon? To trade in your office chair for a wooden deck on the shores of a tranquil lake? Then, the Parc National de Frontenac is the perfect destination for you!
Bordering the Grand Lac Saint-François, the third largest lake south of the St.-Lawrence River, this little-known gem is a haven for over 200 bird species and 30 different mammal species. White-tailed deer, otters, ducks and the great blue heron are all part of your next adventure’s stunning setting.
Are you looking for an activity that will take you far off the beaten path? Canoe-camping might be just what you’re looking for! The Parc National de Frontenac offers six campsites accessible only by boat, each equipped with a wooden platform, a fire pit, dry toilets and a picnic table. Indeed, rustic luxury at its best!
Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or a novice nature enthusiast, there’s a route here just right for you. Baie Sauvage is ideal for experienced canoeists, while the Lac à La Barbue and Lac des Îles offer a gentle introduction to this very special activity. Itineraries vary from 15 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the weather and your nautical skills. The package includes a canoe, a boating safety kit and flotation equipment. A bundle of wood is also provided every night for you to carry to your site. A little cardio... camper style!
If paddling isn’t your thing, the park’s trails are just waiting to be explored. Ranging from 3 km to 16 km, these easy-to-intermediate trails take you through a fascinating environment: a thousand-year-old peat bog, coniferous forests, marshes brimming with life... Plus, enjoying picnic spaces and self-guided interpretation circuits. Perfect for a family outing or a contemplative walk!
The Parc National de Frontenac, a protected Sépaq territory, is more than just an outdoor destination; it’s a true, full-scale nature experience. With each passing season, the park’s scenery comes into its own, offering brilliant colours in autumn, rare fragrances in spring and unrivalled tranquility in summer.
Hidden within the beauty of this amazing setting lies an ecosystem of unprecedented diversity. The thousand-year-old peat bog is home to carnivorous plants, orchids and the rare peltandra virginica, or green arrow arums. These botanical wonders testify to the importance of preserving their habitats. In fact, every step you take as you discover the Parc national de Frontenac offers you the opportunity to pay tribute to nature in its purest form.
Whether canoe-camping, traditional camping, ready-to-camp, rustic campsites or cabins, you’ll find a wide range of ways to enjoy an overnight stay in this natural sanctuary. All the park accommodations offer direct access to nature while taking you far from your daily grind, and keeping you tuned in to what’s essential. So don’t wait any longer; book your stay now!
Paddle into nature: Canoe-camping at the Parc national de Frontenac
1 Night
Starting at: $108.75CAD
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