Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Published on Aug 5, 2025
In the mood for a relaxing getaway without having to inflate a mattress or put up a tent? Head to the Parc National de Frontenac, on the shores of Grand Lac Saint-François, for an Étoile ready-to-camp stay where comfort and nature come together harmoniously.
Here, the sound of calling loons will replace your Wi-Fi notifications, and you’ll swap the morning traffic for a canoe trip on the lake, or a cup of coffee in the forest. Whether you’re on your own, with your partner or with friends, you’ll find the perfect setting to slow down, to breathe… and to make the most of the present moment.
The Étoile ready-to-camp units are available until the end of October and are the perfect option if you wish to experience a worry-free camping getaway. The amenities include three double beds, a well-equipped kitchen, an auxiliary heater, lighting and a terrace where you can take in all the fresh air you want. Installed in wooded sectors of the park, these accommodations offer both comfort and intimacy in the middle of nature. And as a bonus, you’ll be sleeping in a cozy bed only a few steps away from the lake, in the heart of a serene and pristine forest setting. Now this is what camping without compromises is all about!
Camping or glamping? Why choose? In an Étoile ready-to-camp unit, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds as you experience nature in a true camping setting, along with all the perks of a mini-cottage.
And because it’s so quiet on weekdays, it’s also the perfect time to plan a stay far from all the daily frenzy. Telecommuting takes on a whole new meaning with a view across the lake and birds chirping in the background!
Feel like working out a bit? Hop in a kayak, a pedal boat or on a paddleboard to discover the tranquil bays of Grand Lac Saint-François or the park’s inland lakes. All the equipment can be rented on site, so there’s no need to lug your gear around.
Hiking enthusiasts will also be delighted. There are a number of easy to intermediate trails taking you across a thousand-year-old peat bog and forest hillsides as you explore the amazing biodiversity found here. You’ll also discover several interpretation circuits and great places to stop for a picnic.
Did you know? The park is one of the few sites in Québec where you can observe carnivorous plants, rare orchids... and shooting stars, all on the same day.
And for cyclists, two delightful routes, one in the southern sector and the other in the Saint-Daniel zone, offer superb views of the bays and wetlands along the way.
The Parc National de Frontenac, is one of the rare parks located right in the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve. Here your nights will be as memorable as your days. Look up into the sky. The Milky Way is waving at you!
Pssst! If you arrive during the week, you’ll often have your choice of boat or trail... all to yourself. And the sunrise over Grand lac Saint-François? Unforgettable (and even better with a cup of coffee in hand).
With its pristine nature, absolute tranquility and a wide range of activities, this jewel of the Eastern Townships is well worth discovering... and rediscovering. Why not make it your next favourite destination?
