Combining water, forest and history, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata protects a representative sample of the natural region of the Notre-Dame Mountains.
Covering an area of 175 km2 (70 sq. mi.), Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata stretches along one of the most beautiful and largest lakes south of the St. Lawrence. The park protects nearly half of the lake’s shoreline as well as Notre-Dame Island, the lake’s only island. Created by powerful glaciers, Lake Témiscouata provides a tranquil setting for contemplation, while lake trout and whitefish glide under the surface of the water.
Whether you are an experienced canoeist or about to embark on your first adventure, answer the call of canoe-camping. Discover the Garden of Memories, a place where nature and culture meet, through activities offered from June to September. For a complete change of scenery, paddle into a lush wilderness and soak up the tranquility of this area.
Between nature and culture, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata has countless surprises and wonders in store for you!
Opening dates
Anse-à-William: May 19 to October 9
Grands-Pins: June 16 to September 4
Grand-Lac-Touladi: June 16 to September 4
Petit-Lac-Touladi: generally open year-round during the week (contact the park in off-season to confirm that the Visitors Centre is open)
Cost
$9.55/adult, free for children (under 18); additional fees apply for equipment rentals and some discovery activities. Purchasing your daily access pass online in advance is highly recommended: sepaq.com/parksaccessPayment methods
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Visa
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Interac
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Cash
Activities available
Services
- Childrens playground
- Picnic area
- No pets allowed
- Boutique
- Free parking
- Guide services
How to get there
Squatec sector
From Highway 85/185, take exit 40 towards Squatec and then Route 232 East. At the entrance to the municipality of Squatec, follow the signs to the park. The Visitors Centre is about 10 km (6 mi.) farther along the road.
Saint-Juste sector
From Highway 85/185, take exit 12. Follow the signs to Route 295 North. Continue driving to the village of Lots-Renversés, then turn left towards Saint-Juste-sur-le-Lac. Follow the signs to the park. The Visitors Centre is about 4 km (2.5 mi.) farther along the road.
In the summer, a ferry service is available via Highway 85, exit 29.
Dégelis sector
From Highway 85/185, take exit 12. Follow the signs to Route 295 North, then follow the signs to the park.
Note that GPS systems and Google Maps tend to give incorrect instructions. Your best bet is to follow the brown road signs to the park.
Affiliations and distinctions
Affiliations
- Parcs Québec network (Sépaq)
- Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent