THE OTHER PARK NETWORK
With over 2,000 square kilometers of exceptional natural areas designed for outdoor activities, Quebec’s regional parks are true gems.
Offering a wide array of four-season activities, regional parks welcome you close to home on a daily basis or give you the opportunity to explore a region during your getaways in Quebec.
Facing Quebec City on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River is the Tourisme Chaudieres-Appalaches visitor region, renowned for the wonderful diversity of its landscapes. Le Massif du Sud Regional Park proposes forest escapades on assorted hiking trails, with nights in boreal or ready-to-camp tents. Winding your way along its lakes and rivers takes you out to admire lovely waterfalls and untouched beaches. On foot, by bicycle or canoe, discover Frontenac National Park and the majestic Grand Lac Saint-François. What could be nicer than a sugar shack, after a busy day in the great outdoors? With all its beautiful maple trees, imagine the fall colours you could take in on your next hike or canoe trip.
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Enjoy the great
outdoors
You’ll be amazed by the generous nature of Quebec's regional parks.
From hiking to cross-country skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, and even fishing or hebertism courses for the youngest, regional parks offer a high-quality and accessible natural environment for you to play outdoors in any season.
When the night comes, sleep soundly at a campground, hut or cottage in a wild and peaceful environment, dreaming of tomorrow’s adventures in Quebec’s great outdoors!
Regional parks
For school groups
Regional parks are great playgrounds for nature-based educational activities. They provide teachers with safe and well-equipped sites to get students moving outdoors in a fun environment. Whether you’re planning a field trip, nature class, workshop or introduction to an outdoor activity, the options are many!
Regional parks can welcome school groups thanks to infrastructures and services that facilitate educational stays (visitor centre, lodging, drinking water, interpretation panels, bus parking space, etc.). Some also offer equipment rentals and activities with professional facilitators.
To find out about your options and plan your group outing, contact a regional park manager.
For families
Playing outdoors as a family should be easy, affordable and most importantly, fun! Regional parks offer a warm welcome to families who want to experience the joys of an active lifestyle through outdoor activities.
Chances are, a regional park is practically in your backyard! Whether it's accessible trails, discounted rates, fun activities or equipment loans, the services offered to families vary from park to park and make it much easier to get outdoors.
Friendly warning: visiting a regional park with your family will give you the outdoors bug!
