The Explorers’ Route

Travel through parc national d'Oka climbing up Calvaire to enjoy the its panoramic view of Lac des Deux Montagnes. At the same time, we learn about the history of the sites, linked to the Trappist monks to whom we owe the famous Oka cheese and Abbey of the same name. A day to plan to spend with nature, heritage and magnificent landscapes! 

Discover an enchanted orchard, pick apples, taste local products and explore a honey house. An authentic, gourmet experience at the Cabane à pommes à érable on the Chemin du Terroir.

At the Sentier des cimes Laurentides, walk above the trees, climb a panoramic tower and admire spectacular views of the mountains. A unique experience in the heart of nature, with access for all.

Inspired by Indigenous philosophy this location offers activities for nature lovers: a day with a trapper, horseback riding, fly fishing or hand fishing, ziplining, and bison interpretation. You can also sleep in a shelter, lulled by the sound of the bison breathing, or in the mountains, under the stars. 

The ancestor National parks of Québec is an immense playground crisscrossed by six large rivers and 400 lakes. We head out hiking or canoeing in the Diable area. There is a variety of accommodations for all tastes: cottages (EXP cabins and more!), ready-to-camp accommodations, yurts, and camping.

Board an Air Mont-Laurier seaplane and soar above the forests and lakes in the Hautes-Laurentides area. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Parc régional Kiamika and of the magnificent Baskatong reservoir (320 km²).

Paddle through 40 islands and 184 km² of water and nature. Watch the bald eagles, and then camp under the stars or opt for a cottage at Aventures Kiamika. Here, adventure and tranquillity await at every turn. 

Paroi de l’Aube is one of four mountains in Parc régional Montagne du Diable. The reward for hiking up its 4.2-km trail to the summit is the stunning view of endless forest. Come fall, the colours are spectacular!

Just a few minutes' walk from the famous Windigo Falls, you can stay in one of the charming, fully equipped tiny houses or cozy chalets nestled in the wilderness at Parc régional Montagne du Diable. 

Québécois singer Raôul Duguay sang that Abitibi has a “belly of gold”. Dressed as a miner, you are invited to experience a descent 91 metres underground in the galleries of the Cité de l’Or (City of Gold) and to be immersed in the daily life of the workers of the time (1935), at the old Lamaque mine.

In the afternoon, stop in at Refuge Pageau, which takes in and cares for injured or orphaned wild animals. You will encounter moose (they’re taller than you think!), wolves, bears, foxes and more.

Cross a bridge suspended 90 metres in the air, climb a dizzying staircase to the top of the escarpment, scale a peak or paddle a canoe. You may even cross paths with a moose on the trail. Parc national d’Aiguebelle has no end of surprises.

When Abitibi was first colonized, pioneer Jos Dumulon opened a general store in 1924. Rouyn-Noranda's first business is now a heritage site and takes you back to life as it was in the 1920s. An authentic experience!

Two centuries of competing for the lucrative fur trade. This is the backdrop of the Fort Témiscamingue/Obadjiwan National Historic Site, where the English and French fought against the thousand-year-old Indigenous presence as a backdrop. A detour via the T.E. Draper–Gédéon site also immerses us in forestry history.

This new national park abounds with family activities: camping, mountain biking, swimming and canoeing on Lac Kipawa. It also boasts a playground, a rally for kids and accessible trails (wheelchairs, strollers, etc.).

Boasting 50-m-high waterfalls and a canyon, this park's tree-top obstacle courses, zip lines and via ferrata will have your heart racing. You can also learn about the history of log driving on the rivers.

A full day of white water fun on the Ottawa River. The Rafting Momentum adventure includes two meals, a night of camping and a thrilling ride down tumultuous rapids. Heart-pounding excitement, rushing water and laughter guaranteed.

Visit the Canadian Museum of History to explore the nation’s rich cultural heritage and learn how it came to be. Kids will enjoy the Children's Museum. While Canada may be young, it has a millennia-old history that began with its Indigenous peoples.

The National Capital Region is home to an immense park just a few minutes from Gatineau. Visitors can enjoy biking, camping, climbing, hiking, kayaking and fishing, and can also visit the Mackenzie King Estate.

After a busy day outdoors, relax at the Nordik Spa-Nature, the largest spa in North America! Sheer joy relaxing in soothing baths and saunas, including the Källa floating pool, one of only two saltwater floating pools in America.  

In Parc national Plaisance, explore highly biodiverse wetlands, perfect for bird watching, while discovering the impressive Chutes du Moulin and natural landscapes.

Historical dive at Manoir Papineau Manoir Papineau National Historic Site, discover the iconic 19th-century residence. With its imposing architecture, explore the history of the Papineau family and the heritage of New France.

The choice is yours: after you’ve visited Oméga Park, stay and spend the night in a cabin amidst the wildlife, or cap off your day at the luxurious Fairmont Le Château Montebello, the world's largest log cabin.