Mauricie National Park | |
Information | |
Country | ![]() |
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Region | Mauricie |
IUCN Category | II (National Park) |
Administration | Parks Canada |
Area | 536 km² |
Location | |
![]() 46 ° 48 ′ 0 ″ N 72 ° 58 ′ 0 ″ W | |
Official site | |
the Mauricie National Park is a national park of Canada located in Quebec. Located north of Three Rivers and of Shawinigan, its mission is to protect a representative sample of the Laurentians.
![]() | Note: The park is closed until May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Understand
The park covers an area of 536 km2.
To go
By automobile
- 1 Entrance Saint-Jean-des-Piles , fax : 1 – On highway 55, take exit 226. Turn west towards Saint-Jean-des-Piles. Continue straight until the entrance to the park.
- 2 Saint-Mathieu entrance , fax : 2 – On Highway 55, take exit 217. Turn north. Follow route 351 to Chemin Saint-François. Turn right and continue on Chemin Saint-François until you reach the entrance to the park.
By bike
Circulate
To see
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- 1 Rivière-à-la-Pêche campsite ,
1 877 737-3783
25,5 $. – Campground with 224 sites, 62 of which have electricity. This is the campsite furthest from the swimming beaches, however it allows quick access to hiking and cycling trails. It is also accessible during the winter season.
- 2 Mistagance campsite ,
1 877 737-3783, fax : 1 866 787-6221to be released before 14 h.
25,5 $. – 108-site campsite, one kilometer from the Shewenegan picnic
- 3 Wapizagonke Campsite ,
1 877 737-3783, fax : 1 866 787-6221to be released before 14 h.
25,5 $. – 219 sites including 29 accessible only on foot. Several beaches are accessible from the campsite. A convenience store is located at the Wapizagonke picnic, at 1,5 km camping.
- 4 Wabenaki and Andrew lodges 3000, Chemin du Lac-à-La-Pêche,
1 819 536-3180 room available from 15 h - 23 h, to be released before 12 h.
29 $. – Wabenaki and Andrew lodges are not accessible by car. To get there, it is necessary to hike 3,5 km on skis, snowshoes, canoe, bike or on foot