Voyage Through Nature

A vast natural playground to endlessly explore

The Explorers’ Route leads from the heart of the Laurentides to the boreal forests of Abitibi-Témiscamingue by way of the rolling green hills of the Outaouais. While you’re there, don’t miss Tremblant, with its charming pedestrian village and the extensive woodland found in Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, as well as the majestic Fairmont Le Château Montebello, the world’s largest log cabin. Farther north, you’ll find Refuge Pageau, a one-of-a-kind animal reserve where you can observe local wildlife like never before. And not far from all that, Lanaudière and Mauricie are jam-packed with bucolic routes and unique attractions. In these regions of wide open spaces, lodging options abound. Cozy cottages, warm and welcoming inns, nature resorts with activities for every taste—just what you need for the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure.

If the great outdoors is the beating heart of these regions, their lakes and rivers are the arteries. The ubiquitous waterways delight sports enthusiasts, eager anglers and those seeking peace and tranquility. Here, nature isn’t just a source of contemplation, but rather something to be lived every day.

Some can’t-miss experiences to live the great outdoors to the hilt

• Sentier des cimes: Accessible to all, this treetop path high above the forest ends with a spectacular 40-foot observation tower. For a moment, feel suspended between heaven and earth.
• Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc: With 8,600 acres of forest, 12 lakes, spacious cottages and a country inn, this resort combines cozy comfort and the great outdoors.
• Exceptional sights with Hydravion Aventure: The many available flights provide one-of-a-kind views of the Mauricie valley and its spectacular natural beauty.
• Parc Omega: Caribou, bison, wolves, bears, and much more—a unique car safari format allows visitors to observe Québec wildlife in its natural habitat.
• Parc national d’Aiguebelle: This immense park features a suspended walkway for admiring the landscape and possibly spotting a moose, the symbol of this land.
• Renowned for being the first park created in Québec, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is a paradise for lovers of outdoor activities and local fauna spread over two regions, the Laurentides and Lanaudière. With 400 lakes and streams, 40 mammal species and a via ferrata, you’ll experience a world of wonder.

Wherever you may visit in this gorgeous part of Québec—high up in the mountains, surrounded by lush forest or by a pristine lake—you’ll find so much to see and do in the great outdoors. Whether your goal is to rough it, relax or reel in the catch of the day, you’re sure to discover a whole world of natural wonders.