Covering a little over 150 km², the Ouareau Forest Regional Park is the perfect territory for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. It can be accessed through the following sectors: Massif, Grande-Jetée, Grande-Vallée, Pont Suspendu, and Contreforts. The park has over 120 km of mountainous massif, incorporating a network of multifunctional trails which can be enjoyed by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. But the fun doesn’t end there: numerous shelters and rustic camping sites allow hikers to extend their stay! Crossed by a magnificent river, the Ouareau Forest highlights many wilderness lakes and a climbing wall recognized and managed by the Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l’escalade (FQME). The Ouareau Forest Regional Park is sure to satisfy any outdoor lover!
Parks
Ouareau Forest Regional Park
Chertsey | Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci | Entrelacs | Saint-Côme
Last update :9 July 2026
Trail conditions
🥾 Hiking
-Open
LAKE BOEUF TRAIL:
THE TRAIL IS FLOODED, AVOID THIS SECTION.
⚠️ General Note
Conditions can change rapidly depending on the weather. Stay tuned for updates.
Activities
Lodging
Services
Pricing
Regulations
Maps
Contact
Activities
Lodging
Lodging
Services
Services
General
- Snowshoe rental
- Interpretation panels
- Toilets (welcome desk)
- Dry toilets (trails, refuges, and campgrounds)
- Picnic tables
- Snacks and outdoor accessories (crampons, insect repellent, etc.) available for purchase
Shuttle service from Montreal
This service is offered by our partner COOP Bonjour Nature, a solidarity travel agency dedicated to the Lanaudière region.
A shuttle service departing from Montreal is available year-long. For more details, click here.
Departure will be near the Radisson metro station at 8 A.M. Stops will be made along the way. Expect to arrive at the Ouareau Forest Regional Park in the served area on the chosen date. Remember to bring a lunch, appropriate clothing for the season and a bottle of water. The activity will end in the afternoon and you will be back in Montreal at around 6:30 P.M.
Pricing
Pricing
| Activities | Adult | Child (6 to 17 years old) | Family | Group (20 people and more) | Annual pass* Matawinie Parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking/Snowshoeing | 8,70 $ | 3,48 $ | 21,74 $ | 5,22 $ 2,61 $ (Scolaire) | 86,97 $ |
*: This pass gives access to all the following regional parks: Ouareau Forest, Sept-Chutes, Chute-à-Bull, and Lac Taureau. Depending on the park, the following activities are available: hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. Family passes are available for 156,55$ + taxes.
Note 1: The site is patrolled outside of the opening days of the reception post. At any time, patrollers can demand to see your access fee. Thank you for respecting this fee.
Note 2: Prices does not include taxes and can change without notice.
| Lodging | Tarifs |
|---|---|
| Refuges | 143.50 $ / night |
| Rustic camping | 39,14 $ / site / night |
Note:
Lodging rates include daily access fees. You must book a minimum of 2 nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
Enjoy a 20% discount on refuge stays during the week. This offer excludes the winter holidays, spring break, St-Jean Baptiste Day and construction holidays.
Regulations
Regulations
Sept-Chutes Regional Park
ACCESS AND STAYING FEES
- All persons accessing the regional park and using infrastructures or services for which a fee applies must register and pay the required fees.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
- Domestic animals are allowed in a regional park, provided that they are kept on a leash not exceeding two (2) meters in length at all times, with the exception of public beaches, as well as on the cross-country ski trails of the Ouareau Forest Regional Park during the winter period.
- At all times, the owner must pick up their animal’s droppings and dispose of them in an appropriate place.
- The animals must not enter the buildings (reception area, sanitary block, shelter, etc.) at any time.
- Animals must be under constant supervision of the owner.
CAMPING/SHELTER STAY
- Camping in a regional park is prohibited other than in areas specifically designated for that purpose.
- It is forbidden to camp in a regional park without having paid the camping fee.
- The arrival time for short stays is between 3:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M.
- All persons camping in the park must vacate their campsite by 12:00 (noon) on the last day of their stay. The site must be left in the same condition as when you arrived.
CAMPING SITE
- A campsite may contain one (1) piece of camping equipment and two (2) automobile vehicles, with the exception of sites determined by the park administration, which may receive additional equipment.
CURFEW AND QUIET TIME
- The curfew is from 11:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. During this period, no noise that could be heard from the neighboring site is permitted within the campsites.
SPECIFIC MEASURES FOR DRONES
- In order to minimize the impact on the guest experience and wildlife, the use of drones for recreational purposes is not permitted in regional parks.
Maps
Maps
Contact
Contact information
Registration center
4031, chemin Brassard Sud (Route 131)
Saint-Zénon (Québec)
CANADA J0K 3N0
450 884-0484
Reservation office: 1 866 266-2730
Schedule: from 8h30 A.M. to 4h30 P.M. (from May to November), winter hours vary.
When the registration center is closed, you must pay your fee at the pay station or online.
Parking on chemin Grenier
chemin Grenier
Saint-Zénon (Québec)
CANADA J0K 3N0
When the registration center is closed, you must pay your fee at the pay station or online.
