The perfect base camp for your outdoor adventure in the Mauricie region. Try a canoe trip on Lake Wapizagonke! In the summer, enjoy hiking and waterfalls. In the winter: snow lovers will love the groomed trails and huts. Fond of marshmallows? Spend the night!
La Mauricie National Park
Locations
Accueil Saint-Jean-des-Piles
Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Quebec, Canada
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Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Quebec, Canada
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46.72687700, -72.76751900
Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Shawinigan (Mauricie)
Dormir en tente prêt-à-camper l'hiver © Parc Canada
Ski de fond et haltes chauffées © Parcs Canada
Paysage hivernal © Parcs Canada
Raquette © Parc Canada
Paysage - Automne © Parcs Canada
Canot camping en été © Parcs Canada
Camping en été © Parcs Canada
La randonnée et les chaises rouges © Parcs Canada
Chutes Waber - combo canot et randonnée © Parcs Canada
Faune - Castor © Parcs Canada
Activities
Entertainment for children
Exhibitions
Nature interpretation
Site interpretation
Wildlife observation
Plant life observation
Self-guided tours
Outdoor activities
Canoe-camping
Fishing
Beach
Hiking : 130 km
Children's playground
Cycling : 63 km
Nautical activities
Canoeing
Recreational canoeing
Kayaking
Stand-up paddle boarding
Diving
Winter activities
Ice climbing
Snowshoeing : 54 km
Cross-country skiing : 80 km
Services
Heated shelter / rest area
Internet access : wireless
Boutique / Sales counter
Lockers
Documentation / publications
Showers
Interpretation panels
Panoramic view / lookout
Waxing room
Restaurant and food services
Restaurant on premises
Picnic area
BBQ available
Vending machines
Accommodation services
Camping accommodation
Cottage accommodations
Shelter-accommodation
Facilities
Number of trails : 21
Total length of the trails : 80 km
Beginner trails : 6
Intermediate trails : 5
Difficult trails : 2
Cross-country skiing - short trails
Cross-country skiing - long distance
Wilderness skiing
Cross-country skiing - classical technique : 80 km
Cross-country skiing - skating technique : 80 km
Rental services
Walking stick rental
Canoe rental
Recreational canoe rental
Rowboat rental
Walking crampon rental
Kayak rental
Recreational kayak rental
Pedal boat rental
Stand-up paddle board rental
Snowshoe rental
Turn-Key camping
Groups
Reservations required
Group rates
Vehicle and Parking Services
Free outdoor parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
Partial access (Kéroul)