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PARC NATIONAL DUMont-treMblant

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ParcsQuebec.com2 Protect and Discover

WelcomeThe Parc national du Mont-Tremblant team warmly welcomes to your very own nature country! We encourage you to go at your own pace and discover this vast protected territory, where the star attractions are the lakes—over 400 of them— the rivers and forested hills, the flora and fauna. Conservation is at the heart of our mission and we invite all park visitors to make it their mission too. As you turn a corner on a hiking trail, paddle a canoe on the rivière du Diable, fish on a lake in the L’Assomption sector or reach the summit of the L’Envol trail in La Pimbina, your breath is sure to be taken away by the beauty around you. We are certain you’ll feel inspired to help us preserve these magical places. At the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, there are wonders at every turn. The number of discovery and outdoor activities and overnight accommodations that are available to you are almost as unlimited as the views in the park. You’ll want to come back again and again to explore them all.

The park team works hard to reinvent the park, to improve and enrich your visits here. The oldest national park in the Parcs Quebec network will at last have its own discovery centre in the La Diable sector. The centre will open in the winter of 2012, along with a multi-purpose trail. The projects for 2012 and 2013 include a new discovery area, new accommodations and an all-season hiking trail in the La Pimbina sector, and a multi-purpose trail in the L’Assomption sector. Things are in full swing in the park! Please see pages 6 and 7 to know more about these projects.

Coming back to our program for the year, we are offering a very wide variety of discovery activities facilitated by our enthusiastic naturalists. Pages 11 to 13 will help you plan your activities so you don’t miss a thing.

Heartfelt thanks for choosing the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant. We are pleased to welcome you and we hope you will make some truly enjoyable discoveries.

Sylvie-Anne MarchandPark Manager

The Mission of Parcs Québec .................................. 4

Discovering the Park ................................................. 5

A New Era for the Park ............................................. 6

The Park’s Wildlife and You ...................................... 8

Actions that make a difference................................. 9

Putting knowledge to Work for Conservation ......... 10

Discovery Activities Schedule................................. 11

Description of Activities and Fees .......................... 12

Park Map and Trails ................................................ 14

Special Discovery Activities.................................... 16

Your Hiking Guide.................................................... 17

Hiking 411 ............................................................... 18

Via ferrata du Diable .................................................... 19

The Joy of Camping ................................................ 20

Comfort in the Great Outdoors................................ 21

Water Activities ...................................................... 22

Summer Time .......................................................... 24

Photo Contest .......................................................... 25

Enjoy Winter............................................................ 26

Mont-Tremblant Station .......................................... 28

Rates ....................................................................... 29

Summary

ParcsQuebec.com4 5Protect and Discover

With a view to achieving harmonious development at the cultural, social, economic and regional levels, Parcs Québec is responsible for the conserva-tion and development of territories that are representative of Québec’s 43 natural regions or exceptional sites, while ensuring that they are accessible for educational and outdoor use.

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the Mission of Parcs Québec

All of Québec’s national parks were created in accordance with World Conservation Union standards. The criteria are defined as follows:

• Arelativelyvastareathatrepresentsoneormore ecosystems that are moderately or not at all transformed by exploitation;

•Whereanimalandplantspecies,geomorpho-logical sites and habitats are of particular interest from a scientific, educational or recreational viewpoint, and that offers scenery of great beauty;

•Inwhichthehighestcompetentauthorityof

Discovering the ParkThe main mission of the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is to preserve a representative sample of the southern Laurentian region for present and future generations. The oldest of the national parks is divided into three main sectors to facilitate your exploration.

La Diable sector, located in the shadow of Mont Tremblant and near Station Mont-Tremblant, is accessible through Lac-Supérieur. The multiple activities offered match the beauty of the mountain tops, the many lakes, and the imposing rivière du Diable, which is sometimes peaceful, sometimes fiery and which is great for canoeing and kayaking.

La Pimbina sector is accessible through Saint-Donat, a tourism site located in Lanaudière with a firmly-established reputation. It is also the gateway to the Lac-des-Sables sector. The wild nature of its mountains and lakes, the magnificent Chute aux Rats (falls), and the Carcan summit offer a diversi-fied wilderness unquestionably inviting self-awareness.

Lastly, L’Assomption sector is accessible through Saint-Côme, is the park’s best-kept secret. Nature lovers can paddle on its clear waters, go fishing in its lakes full of fish, and appreciate the nighttime silence while camping alongside a lake or in a cabin.

not to be Missed!Lined with magnificent lakes and benefiting from a fabulous landscape, the Lac-des-Sables, Lac-Escalier, and La Cachée sectors are three small oases that will allow you to fully enjoy the hot summer days, on campsites that have been built to extend your stay.

This slogan vividly evokes the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, a massive protected territory that encompasses 1,510 km2 of mountains, forests and waterways, and where the traces of wildlife activity are everywhere.

a long StorySince it was created in 1895, the “Parc de la Montagne-Tremblante”—or the park of the trem-bling mountain—has changed its name, its size and its purpose more than once. Over the years, the trees, the wildlife, and the scenery have in turn been considered commercial, scientific, and recreational resources. The territory has benefited native peoples, forestry companies, private hunting and fishing clubs, a biological station, and outdoor enthusiasts. Today, in all four seasons, outdoor enthusiasts can take pleasure in the park’s vast spaces and wilderness, which are representative of the Southern Laurentian Mountain natural region.

endless Forest sceneryThe mountains, which are about one billion years old, were eroded and shaped by glaciers into the current landscape of rounded peaks and U-shaped valleys. With an average altitude of 400 m to 500 m and Mont Tremblant reaching 931 m, the park is the highest land mass in the area. There are a number of lookouts with a view of forested mountain landscapes that stretch out as far as the eye can see. The slopes are dominated by sugar maple–yellow birch stands. These forests are a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and are the northernmost maple stands in Quebec. Balsam fir–white birch stands occupy the highest peaks because they are better suited to harsh climates. And because of their more favourable climate, some lowland areas feature southern tree species such as linden and silver maple. In various areas, the abundance of fir and white birch is a reminder that these forests were harvested from the late 19th century until 1990.

a Generous Water SystemThe water system is ever-present in the mountains: more than 5% of the territory is covered by its 6 rivers, 400 lakes and multitude of creeks. These waterways are generally deep, with steep banks and scarce aquatic vegetation. There are exceptions however, including rare but exceptionally rich wetlands and a few grassy bays in the larger lakes. The water quality everywhere is high. The park is located at the head of several drainage basins and it protects some of the headwaters of the L’Assomption and Matawin River Basins, and of the Rouge River Basin, into which the Diable River flows. The lakes and streams are one of the park’s main attractions.

Did you Know…On the park’s territory we can find:• 45speciesofmammals• 201speciesofbirds• 34speciesoffish• 14speciesofamphibia• 6speciesofreptiles

the country has taken measures to eliminate exploitation and to instil respect for the ecological, geomorphological or aesthetic aspects, on the whole;

• Where a visit is authorized, under certainconditions, for educational, cultural or recre-ational purposes.

Four Hundred lakes in the Hills of the Wolf

4456, chemin du Lac-Supérieur Lac-Supérieur (Québec) J0T 1P0 Information: 819-688-2281 Reservations: 1-800-665-6527 Email: [email protected] www.parcsquebec.com


Chutes Croches4 km

Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre

Future Discovery Centre

La Ménagerie Campground

La Crémaillère Beach

Multi-purpose trail in La Diable sector

a new era for the Park

Questions on the park’s future?To find out more about the future of your park and about upcoming development projects, send your questions to [email protected]

a new Discovery Centre for the oldest national Park!Since 2008, a series of large investments have been made to offer park visitors more diverse experiences and to highlight the park’s excep-tional features. Some examples include the Via Ferrata du Diable and the new yurts and Huttopia tents.

The discovery centre, whose purpose is to offer visitors a new experience, will at last welcome its first visitors in the winter of 2012. A friendly and animated place that will welcome you and

serve as a starting point for your exploration of the park. It has been designed to integrate harmoniously into the environment and with as much opening onto the outdoors as possible, because we all know that, in a national park, the real show’s outside!

Located on the east shore of lac Monroe in the La Diable sector, the discovery centre will offer all visitors an extraordinary view of the lake and hills. You’ll be able to take in at a glance the immensity and the beauty of the land we are protecting. The new centre will have two main activity areas to help you learn about the riches and diversity of the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant: a discovery area and a service area, where you can talk to our park warden–naturalists and reception agents.

Sorry about the noise…During the week, there will be traffic and noise from trucks and construction in the La Diable sector, on the eastern shore of lac Monroe. We apologize for the disturbance, but soon, we will all benefit from a new lively public space that will help us get to know the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant even better.

l’assomption Multi-Purpose trail The L’Assomption sector will soon also have a 7 km multi-purpose trail that will loop around lac L’Assomption, giving cyclists and hikers some truly magnificent views. This trail’s gradient will be slightly greater than the La Diable trail but it will accommodate hybrid bikes.

Signage: the Conversion Has begunThis year, the park will begin gradually converting wooden signs to metal. The Sépaq network has decided to make the switch to promote sustainable development. Signs will be converted gradually over the next few years, so until then, don’t be surprised to see both old and new signs in the park.

Multi-Purpose trail An all new multi-purpose trail that’s good for cycling and hiking is also under construction in the La Diable sector. The 13 km loop trail will start from the current Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre. It will head to the new discovery centre, then go to lac Lauzon, and then, north to the falls at Chutes-Croches. From there, the trail will run south along the lake’s western shore and go through the La Ménagerie campground and then return to the service centre. The trail will meet Vélo-Québec standards and there-fore will accommodate all levels of cyclists, from families with young children to the most seasoned cyclists. Part of the trail will be avail-able for the 2011 season, but the inauguration of the full loop is planned for the spring of 2012.

This pleasant and fun centre will facilitate your exploration of the park and help you get closer to the land and its environment through discovery, discussions, learning and fun!

Discovery Center’s preliminary sketch - March 2011


the Park’s wildlife and you...

Sharing the land With black bearsTo avoid attracting bears to your campsite

If a black bear smells food, the opportunistic side of its personality may outweigh its fear of humans. Take the following steps to keep bears from venturing into the campgrounds, from going through trash and coolers, and from causing concern for visitors:

• Don’t leave anything odorous (food, tooth-paste, trash, etc.) on your campsite or in your tent—even during the day. Stow it in the trunk of your vehicle. Dispose of trash in trash containers. Don’t throw cooking grease or leftovers into the fire pit.

• Don’tcookinyourtent.Cookingsmellscanstay trapped in fabrics.

• When canoe-camping, put food and trashin bags and hang them on the specially designed hooks or on a rope strung between two trees.

• Ifyoudoseeabearlurkingaround,don’tgonear it and notify a park employee.

on a hike

Don’t bring highly odorous foods. If necessary, keep these foods in air-tight containers. Make noise or talk while walking. In the vast majority of cases, the bear will run away as soon as he notices you. If however you find yourself face-to-face with a bear:

• Don’t turn your back to the animal. Backaway while talking—your voice signals the bear that you are a human being rather than an animal.

• Never get between a mother bear and hercubs. If you see cubs, don’t go near them because the mother is sure to be close by.

By following these rules, you are also helping to protect black bears. For everyone’s safety, any bear that becomes an annoyance must be captured and relocated. This endangers the bear’s survival because it is not always possible for it to adapt to a new territory.

Deadwood Is Precious A forest that’s rich in deadwood will be rich in plant and animal species.

Useful to the end

You see dead trees everywhere, broken, without leaves or needles, bravely waiting for the fateful gust of wind that will knock them over. It can be tempting to use these dead trees for the campfire because, after all, isn’t their useful life over?

Ground cover

In the forest, mushrooms take care of decom-posing lifeless trees. As they digest tree trunks, the mushrooms’ filaments, which look like long microscopic hairs with many branches, burrow into the trunks, and the nutrients found in the tree’s tissues are released and returned to the soil. This organic matter helps create rich humus in the forest, which then allows the forest to be recolonized. And, because decomposing wood has a coarse texture, it retains water and nutrients.

Dead but teeming with life

Mushrooms need a lot of oxygen for implanta-tion. And they find it in dead trees, which are teeming with ant colonies tunnelling into the wood. When the colony dies away, the tunnels are left behind and promote air circulation, which is ideal for the implantation of mushrooms.

There are also several other living organisms that use deadwood: The ruffed grouse nests under wood debris. The Northern flicker feeds on the insects and plants that live in the trees’ rich humus. The blue-spotted salamander lays

What to Do if You See a Wolf

Start by respecting it as much as you would want it to respect you. Keep your distance at all times. If you notice the wolf lingering or getting closer:

• Donotfeedit;• Donotimitateitshowl;• Donotcrouchdowntoitslevel;• Do not prolong the encounter by talking or

gesturing.

Don’t let the wolf come within 50 metres of you. Keep it away by:

• Making noise, like clapping your hands oryelling, to make your presence known and to scare it off;

• Stretching your arms out and waving themin the air to make yourself seem bigger and taller;

• Slowlyturningaway;• Notturningyourbacktoit,butmaintainingeye

contact;• Making sure that the entire group, including

children, stays close together;• Ifnecessary,usingrocks,branchesoranything

within easy reach, to scare it off.

Please report any wolf encounters to a park warden, who will then determine whether it was an isolated incident or if there is a need for intervention.

Feeding the animals Is Harmful! It cannot be repeated often enough: feeding the animals hurts them. Even an innocent action like leaving a bag of potato chips unattended, or giving a chipmunk a peanut can have a harmful impact over the medium or long term. Imagine one peanut from each one of our 400,000 visitors!

When wild animals are fed by humans, they become vulnerable, as you can see in this photograph of a racoon whose teeth have become rotten because he’s been fed marshmallows and chips by campers. Feeding the animals also makes them dependent on humans and changes their behaviour. They can become bold or aggressive; they may bite and transmit diseases such as rabies.

When their prey becomes used to humans, predators (like black bears, wolves and foxes) also come looking for their food near the campgrounds. They gradually become used to the presence of humans and then may roam around them.

For all of these reasons, it’s crucial that everyone obey this regulation. And remember: food that’s not stored securely, dirty dishes, and trash left on your site will attract wild animals!

In a park, it is prohibited to:

Bring pets;

Kill, capture, hurt, molest, harass, feed or tame animals;

Damage or collect shrubs or herbaceous plants or any parts of them;

Cut down trees or any part of them or collect dead wood;

Possess firearms, hunting or trapping equipment;

Throw trash anywhere except in the containers provided, burn trash in campfires, or use detergents like soap or any other harmful substances, in lakes, rivers and streams.

To ensure the park’s conservation, other regula-tions apply. You can consult the complete list of park regulations, as well as the list of authorized activities and services, at the information kiosks or ask a member of our team who will be pleased to answer your questions. Thank you for your cooperation!

actions that Make a Differenceactions that you can take: •Minimizetheuseofyourcartogetaroundthepark.•Before leavinghome,organizeyourprovisions inorder to reducetheamountofwasteyouwill

leave behind in the park.•Disposeofyourwasteproperlyon-site.•Userecyclingcontainerstodisposeofyourrecyclablematerials(rincethemifnecessary).•Turnoffthelightsinroomsthatarenotinuseinouraccommodationfacilities.•Makearationaluseofwater.•Minimizetheuseofwoodforcampfiresandwoodstoves(woodcombustionemissionsareamajor

source of air pollution).

If you see a bear or a wolf behaving in a worrisome way, notify a park warden, who will then determine if this is an isolated incident or if there is a need to intervene.

its eggs there. The seeds of numerous trees, ferns, moss and other plants find ideal condi-tions there for germination.

When thousands of campers look for deadwood around their campsites and trample the soil, this compromises the regrowth of young trees and shrubs, which are needed to create vegeta-tion screens between campsites to make them more private.

The park team urges you to respect the regula-tion that prohibits the collection of deadwood. When you obey the rule, you contribute to the soil’s fertility, you help sustain animal and plant species, and you help protect your site’s privacy.


Discovery activitiesSchedule

The letter next to the activity indicates the meeting place listed at the bottom of the page. You will find the description of all discovery activities on pages, 12, 13 and 16.

Diable Pimbina l’assomption

Putting Knowledge to Work for Conservation

Did You Know that? Are you interested in the conservation issues that affect Quebec parks? Are you a researcher, student or nature enthusiast? Find out about our research priorities from our Director of Conservation and Environmental Management. There are many partnership paths available! For information: [email protected]

Keep an eye out for this turtleThe wood turtle has been designated a “vulner-able species” in Quebec. Despite the fact that it is the most land-based of our turtles, it is dependent on sandy riverbanks in order to reproduce. Every year in the park, there are a few reports of wood turtle sightings by visitors or staff, especially in the meandering sections of the rivière du Diable, rivière L’Assomption and some streams. Because it is a forest-dwelling species, it can wander up to 200 metres from the water, so you may spot it by the side of a road or path.

We need your help because we are concerned about the park’s wood turtle population and want to ensure its protection.

Would you recognize one?

• Orangeneckandlegs• Brownishshellmeasuring18to24cmin

length• Yellowishunderbellywithblackpatcheson

the sides• Dorsalscalesresemblingaseashell

Help us protect it!

• Whendriving,respectthespeedlimit• Lookbutdon’ttouch!• Whencanoeing,bewatchfulforevidenceof

the turtles • Avoiddisturbinganyturtlesoregg-laying

sites you may encounter• Reportyourobservationstoaparkwarden

so we can know where the turtles are located.

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les amis du ParcThe goal of the Association des Amis du parc national du Mont-Tremblant is to remain watchful over the park’s preservation by ensuring that the territory’s integrity is maintained, in order to sustain its recreational, educational and conservation mission.

Amis du parc also takes charge of volunteer work in partnership with park management. This involves making ecological gestures, such as planting shrubs. Anyone who wants to beautify and preserve our park is welcome to participate in this work.

The parc national du Mont-Tremblant belongs to the public, but we have a shared responsi-bility to preserve it while enjoying its many attractions.

Meeting Places for Discovery activities

$ : Priced activities payable upon reservation.R : Reservations required at the Information Kiosks or by phone at 819-688-2281. Please notify us if you wish to cancel.

Grand-Pin Campground, sanitary facilities located near lake access trails

SUMMerFrom June 24 to September 4 (break on August 25, 26 and from August 29 to September 2, except for MEANDERING)

Sector time Saturday Sunday Monday tuesday Wednesday thursday FridayDiable 9:30 a.m. Via Ferrata $R

10 a.m. Meandering $R Meandering $R Meandering $R Meandering $R Meandering $R Meandering $R Meandering $R

10 a.m. Kayak $R

10 a.m to 12 p.m. Info-nature Info-nature Info-nature Info-nature Info-nature Info-nature Info-nature

2 p.m. Fish Myths

4 p.m. Transformations Bears Transformations Beavers

6:30 p.m. Twilight $R Twilight $R Rabaska $R

7:30 p.m. Wolves $R

8 p.m. Rare Prowlers Jewel Loons Prowlers Drive Bears

Pimbina 2 p.m. Beavers

4 p.m. Fish Transformations Bears Loons

7 p.m. Star Trio R Star Trio R

l’assomption 10 a.m. Bears Myths L’Assomption visitors are invited to participate in the activities offered in the La Pimbina sector.

SPrInGFrom June 4 to June 19

Sector time Saturday SundayDiable

11 a.m. to 1 p.m Info-nature

Pimbina11 a.m. to 1 p.m Info-nature

FallFrom September 10 to October 9

Sector time Saturday SundayDiable 9 a.m. Via Ferrata $R

10 a.m. Kayak $R

11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Info-nature Info-nature

2 p.m. to 4 p.m Info-nature Info-nature

Pimbina 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Info-nature

Discovery Big Top (next to the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre)

Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre La Crémaillère Beach (In case of rain, the activity will be held

in a sheltered location, but the meeting place will stay the same.)

La Crémaillère Beach Rental Centre Shoreline of Lac-Escalier La Sablonnière Campground Bridge La Diable Information Kiosk Chute-du-Diable Trail La Roche Trail L’Étroit Parking (road 1, North of lac-Monroe)

Shoreline of Lac-des-Sables Lac-des-Sables Information Kiosk La Pimbina Information Kiosk Lac-Provost Beach (In case of rain, the activity will be

held in a sheltered location, but the meeting place will stay the same.)


Do You Have Your Passport?

You are aged between 5 and 12 ?Each time you attend a discovery activity, you can get your passport stamped. The more often you participate, the more chances you have to win one of five park T-shirts, free access to a discovery activity with an admission fee, or a two-night stay in a Huttopia tent for two adults and two children.

Description ofactivities and Fees

Spring bIrD CenSUS

Annual meeting for bird lovers on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, throughout the park. Details available at the Information Kiosks.

Guided Water activities

For these activities, canoes, life jackets and paddles are provided. Participants must know how to canoe, and young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

on the Water at tWIlIGHt

There is nothing better than a guided canoe trip in a marsh at twilight to understand the impor-tance of wetlands for the park fauna.

Rates (taxes not included): Adults: $4.43, children 6 to 17: $2.22, 6 and under: free; payable upon reservation.

Duration: 2 hours

travel back in time in a rabaSKa!

The landscape, animals and forests have always attracted humans to the park’s territory. Take a rabaska on the magnificent lac Escalier, and relive the most important eras of human occupation, from aboriginal peoples to today.

Rates (taxes not included): Adults: $4.43, children 6 to 17: $2.22, 6 and under: free; payable upon reservation.

Duration: 2 hours

Guided Hike

In the Footsteps of a Star trIo

When beavers move in, many species benefit from it. Come walk where beavers, mooses and wolves leave their mark. During this easy one-kilometre hike, you will identify signs of the presence of these stars in the park.

Duration: 2 hours; 10-minute car ride on a dirt road. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight, insect repellent, and clothes that cover your arms and legs.

talks

WolF Story

While sitting around a campfire, you will follow with your imagination the nocturnal adventures of those fascinating predators that live in the park: wolves. This story, told under the stars, will hold you spellbound.

Duration: 2 hours. Flashlight required. Subject to cancel-lation due to weather; 15-minute car ride on a dirt road.

For loonS to Sing

What’s more typical of the Laurentians than the spellbinding song of the common loon? This activity includes a talk in the La Diable sector and a trivia quiz at La Pimbina. It will help you discover how the park and its visitors can protect this fragile population.

Duration: 45 min. Chairs required for the trivia quiz.

la Diable in the DrIVe era

A lively talk that brings you back to an impor-tant part of the park’s history: the lumberjack and log-driver era.

Duration: 45 min

the JeWel of the Southern laurentians

The Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is Quebec’s oldest park. Come get more familiar with the main characteristics of this vast terri-tory. You’ll discover why the park has attracted people for so long.

Duration: 45 min

rare Means Fragile!

Rarity is always fascinating. However, when we are talking about species and survival, it also means that species are fragile, or even vulnerable and endangered. Through this illustrated talk, you will discover some of the park’s treasures.

Duration: 45 min

ProWlerS among Us

Observing wildlife is one of the great activities you can do in the park. While most species make them-selves scarce, some of them can actually be friendly. This lively activity invites you to “unmask” the prowlers of the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant.

Duration: 45 min

animated activities

of FISH and Men

Take advantage of this outdoor activity to become familiar with the park’s typical fish species. Whether you like fishing or not, you may be surprised to find out what species lurk in our lakes!

Duration: 1 hour. Bring your own chair.

the Wolf: MYtHS and realities

Who’s never heard of the “big bad wolf?” This quiz demystifies the wolf, the fascinating predator that is also the emblem of the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant.

Duration: 1 hour. Bring your own chair.

afraid of bearS!?

Everyone is concerned about black bears. Some people are attracted to this animal, while others are irrationally afraid of it. Where do you fit in? Come take part in a game that makes you appreciate this mammal that roams the park’s territory. Afraid or not, be there!Duration: 1 hour. Chairs required except at the Discovery Big Top.

Family activities

the World of tranSForMatIonS

Children grow, but dragonflies, frogs and other park animals “transform”! Parents and children are invited to take on challenges to discover the steps that animals along the water must take to become big.

Duration: 1 hour. Bring your own chairs.

an eventful night with the beaVer Family

Campers sleep at night. What do beavers do? Do they also sleep? Come find out by stepping into the life of the Beaver family, in this thea-trical event for families, acted by kids.

Duration: 1 hour. Bring your own chairs.

Self-Guided Discovery CircuitsYou are on vacation and want nothing to do with schedules and groups? You would like to learn more about the park’s history and nature, but at your own pace? If this sounds like you, then we offer trail-discovery brochures that might interest you.

To find out more about these trails, please refer to the corresponding part of the Hiking Guide (page 17).

A discovery brochure is also available for the self-guided river trip down the Rivière du Diable, from Lac Chat to the Vache noire.

talk Under the big topEvery night at 8 p.m. near the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre (from June 24 to September 4). Except on August 25, 26 and from August 29 to September 2.

InFo-natUre time

Info-Nature Time is your opportunity to meet a park warden–naturalist and participate in a mini-information session on one of the park’s many assets. Feel free to ask your nature-related questions.

This spring, the topic will be “What Lives in the Park’s Forests?” During the summer, various topics will be addressed. In the fall, we will unravel the “Mysteries of the Fall Season”.

Duration: 5–15 minutes per session, given continuously.

on rainy days, a park warden– naturalist presents a film under the Discovery big top at 2:00 p.m. the activity will be announced on the same day at the lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.


Visitors Centre

Park Map & Canoe Camping MapIn order for you to further enjoy your stay, a detailed topographical map of the park is available at the various information kiosks and Boutique Nature shops. It features, among others, detailed maps of all the park’s sectors, lakes, rivers, and streams, hiking trails (short and long treks), the road system, and fishing access trails. A canoe-camping map is also available.

Main Road (paved) *

Secondary Road (paved) *

Main Road (dirt) *

Secondary Road (dirt) *

Road for pick-ups only

Backpacking Trail

Limits of Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

Limits of Wildlife Reserve

Preservation Zone

Refer to page 17 for information about the trail

* The conditions and accessibility of the park’s roads may vary during the season. Please refer to the reception staff. Please refer to the reception staff.

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Your natureCountry!emergency radioIn case of an emergency, from June 18 to September 5, 2011, you can get in touch with a park warden by using the emergency radios avail-able at the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre, the Pimbina, L’Assomption, Lac-Escalier, and Lac-des-Sables information kiosks, as well as the Grand-Pin Campground.

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Primitive Campground 163 24 39 23

Semi-Serviced Campground 211 74 130 85 60

One-Service Campground 4 3

3-Service Campground 39

Group Camping 6 1 3

Ready-to-Camp: Tent-Trailer 4

Ready-to-Camp: Huttopia Tent 24 4 4

Yurt 5 4

Hut 8 3

Cabin 2 9

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Destination Canoe Camping 43 22

Canoe Camping 128 29

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Departure PointLa Chute-du-Diable - What an unforgettable sight–churning white water hurtling down narrow gorges. 1,4 km

30 min X E 8 km north of the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

Les Chutes-Croches - A series of cascades and swirls gushing beneath a bridge and rushing past a belvedere. 0,7 km 20 min X E 5.6 km north of the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

La Roche - A stroll in the shimmering shade of a maple grove, a babbling brook, and at the end of the trail, the reward: a panoramic view of the Lac Monroe glacier valley and Mont Tremblant ridge.

4,8 km 2 h X A 220 Parking lot 500 m north of the Lac-Monroe

Visitors Centre.

La Corniche - Once you have hiked to the lookout point, you will have a superb view of the Lac Monroe glacier valley and Mont Tremblant ridge.

3,4 km 1 h 30 X A 180 Parking lot 2.5 km north of the Lac-Monroe

Visitors Centre.

La Coulée - Take the grand tour (a total of 8 km, with 2.2 km along the road): La Roche and La Corniche lookouts are linked by the Coulée trail.

1,6 km 45 min D

Le Lac-Poisson - Maples and yellow birches, awe-inspiring cliffs, a solitary lake, a crystal-clear waterfall; in short, all the charms of the Laurentian wilderness, all in one hike.

6,8 km 2 h 30 X A 160

Same as La Roche trail over a distance of 1 km. * Add 1.5 km both ways to and from the falls, by way of the left shore of the lake (30 min).

Le Bois-Franc - A magnificent forest, gently rolling terrain, a lakeside hut where you can stop and rest and lots of birds to keep you company.

10,3 km 3 h 30 X A

From the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre, head south, take Chemin du Boulé (No. 15) and turn right at the second trail.

Le Malard - If you’re looking for an all-day outing, this superb mountain excursion along one or the other of these trails is sure to please you. A suggestion–stop for a bite to eat at the Ouache hut and admire the extraordinarily beautiful setting.

17,3 km 6 h X D 220 From Chevreuil Camping, Lac-Monroe Visitors

Centre Parking Lot.

L’Ours - Follow the Malard trail until you reach the highest point of your hike at Lac à L’Ours. As you descend towards the Renardière hut, listen to the sound of the brook that will run alongside the trail every now and then (a return trip of 12,6 km is also possible).

16,9 km 6 h X D 220 Same place as the Malard trail

Le Toit-des-Laurentides - From Ruisseau des Pruches Falls to Johannsen Peak, discover the hidden face of Mont Tremblant.

14 km 6 à 7 h X D 595 Sablonnière bridge, 6.5 km south of the

Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

Le Centenaire - Atop Mount Vache Noire, this trail offers a series of spectacular views of the meandering Rivière du Diable and the Boulé woods. A 3.2 km walk along road No. 1 will return you to your departure point. La boucle du Centenaire (3 to 4 h - 9,2 km)

10,2 km 4 - 5 h X D 400

Sablonnière bridge or Diable bridge at the park entrance.* Sablonnière Parking lot

Les Chutes-Croches - Stopover at the Chutes Croches (falls). 9,6 km X E Parking lot at the end of Route No. 16.

La Renardière - Stopover at the Renardière hut. 4,7 km X E From Chevreuil Camping, Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre Parking Lot.

Le Ravage - Stopovers at the Ravage hut and the Ours pond. 13,2 km X E From Chevreuil Camping, Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre Parking Lot.

Lac-Brochet - Stopovers at the Chutes à l’Ours (falls) and the La Cache hut. 26 km X A Lac Brochet parking lot.

Le Boulé - Stopover at the Campe hut. 16,2 km X A Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

Ruisseau-aux-Mûres - Stop overs at the Lac-Caché picnic area and at Rocher-de-l’Indien. 12,4 km X A La Cachée Information Kiosk.

La Chute-aux-Rats - Act 1-the colours, sounds and scents of the Laurentian wilderness. And the star of the show, Chute aux Rats, a 17.4 m waterfall that springs from the forest.

9,4 km 3 h X E 50 Pimbina Information Kiosk.

Le Carcan - The most recent of the park’s trails, Carcan climbs the second-highest peak in the park (Carcan: 883 m), visiting several irresistibly beautiful waterfalls along the way.

14,4 km 5 à 6 h X D 400 Route No. 3 towards Lac des Cyprès, about

13 km from the Pimbina Information Kiosk.

Lac-Cassagne - Stopovers at the Geai-Bleu and Lariou huts. 17,3 km X A Pimbina Information Kiosk.

La Descente - Stopover at the Geai-Bleu hut. 8,3 km X A Pimbina Information Kiosk.

Les Grandes-Vallées - Variations in green and blue–after a trek through the forest, cast your eyes over the two undulating valleys and their azure lakes. A spectacular view!

4,6 km 1 h 30 X A 200 9.4 km from the L’Assomption Information Kiosk.

Discovery trails (with brochure)Le Lac-des-Femmes - Why do woodpeckers drill into the bark of trees? Where does the name Lac des Femmes (Women’s Lake) come from? The answers to these and many other questions are hidden along the trail. Brochure available at the trail entrance.

2,7 km Duration depends on halts

X E A few metres south of the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

Le Lac-aux-Atocas - Lakes, rivers, brooks, bogs–water in the park is plentiful. Listen to its stories along the way. Brochure available at the trail entrance.

1,5 km Duration depends on halts

X E Lac Chat parking lot, 2 km south of the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

L’Envol - Discover the mountain forest of maple and yellow birch typical of Parc national du Mont-Tremblant and contemplate the Pimbina valley from a lookout. A walk, a climb, then flight... Brochure available at the trail entrance.

4 km 90 min X A 185 Parking lot 500 m north of the Pimbina

Information Kiosk.

Le Lac-de-L’Assomption - A delta teeming with life, the changing face of a brook, a shelter on stilts for observing great blue herons, common loons and other wild inhabitants of the bay–these are some of the discoveries you will make along this trail. Brochure available at the trail entrance.

3 km 1 h 30 X E 15 km from the L’Assomption Information Kiosk.

Special Discovery activities

Sea KaYaK with loons

Discover the MeanDerInG Diable

Guided tour with a warden-naturalist

A bilingual guided canoe ride on a quiet, meandering part of the Rivière du Diable. A park warden–naturalist will guide you and share knowledge with you throughout the journey. Canoes, floatation vests and paddles are supplied. Young people under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Duration: 3 hours

Adults $ 57,50

Children 6 to 17

$ 28,75

taxes not included

taxes not included

under 6 Free

You love nature? You are comfortable on the water and dream of taking part in a wildlife inventory? Enjoy a unique experience: a day spent sea-kayaking on a large lake, accompanied by a park warden–naturalist, and helping to gather information on the reproduction of the common loon.

Minimum age: 16

Sea kayaks, life jackets and paddles provided, initial training in sea kayaking included. Bring your own lunch.

Participants must drive on a dirt road with their own vehicle to reach the inventory’s location

Duration: 6 hours

Adults $ 63 taxes not included

Children (16 and 17)

$ 31,50taxes not included

Reservations required at Information Kiosks or at 819-688-2281.

Along with a park warden–naturalist, you can access natural environments that, up until recently, were inaccessible!

What do the rocks on Mont de la Vache Noire contain? Just what lives on, or hangs around, these steep rock walls? Has Mont Tremblant ever been more imposing?

During this unique hike on the La Diable Via Ferrata, a park warden–naturalist will reveal all of the area’s secrets and be more than happy to answer your questions.

Young people under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own lunch.

Duration: 5 hours

Secrets of the VIa Ferrata

Adults $ 67,75

Children(14 and 15)

$ 34,50

taxes not included

taxes not included

everydayat 10 am all Day

every Saturday only 8 Persons per Departure

La Diable Sector La Pimbina Sector L’Assomption Sector

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Hiking 411The fall 2009 survey of park clients revealed that hiking is the most popular activity with our visitors (78% of respondents hike). We there-fore decided to devote a whole page to hiking information in this year’s Journal.

Falls at centre stage The network of waterways dominates the park. In fact, back when forestry activities took place in the park, the waterways, dams, cascades and falls were used for the log drive, to transport timber over water.

Falls are part of our cultural and natural heritage, and they are found throughout the park. Hiking trails have been set up to allow you to enjoy them.

trail recommendationsThese trails are some of the park employees’ favourites:

Diable : le bois-Franc

A lovely trail through a forest of yellow birch: intermediate level, undulating, with a slight gradient, accessible to everyone. You can take a break at the La Hutte shelter (lac Boivin). Enjoy the view of Mont Tremblant, along with the chickadees.

Pimbina : le Carcan

This favourite trail opens on a view of lac St-Donat. In the spring and fall, there are a multitude of streams and small cascades to see along the way.

l’assomption : les Grandes-Vallées

This trail is highly representative of the park. You’ll find an abundance of Eastern white cedar and an arresting view of the valley around rivière L’Assomption.

le Centenaire gets a faceliftSince the fall of 2009, the very popular Le Centenaire trail, in la Diable sector, has been under renovation. Work was required to improve drainage and to prevent soil degradation. There are now some new, striking vistas to enjoy and a brand new 9.2 km loop trail that begins at La Sablonnière. all year around.

Chute-du-Diable Chute-aux-Rats trail Centenaire

Via ferrata du DiableIn order to discover and appreciate a stunning landscape from an all new perspective, the park is offering a unique mountain experience through the Via Ferrata Du Diable. Hugely popular in Europe, “via ferratas” or “iron roads” have slowly been springing up all over Quebec these last few years.

Premiering in Quebec’s national parks, this route built on the Vache Noire’s rock wall, at the La Diable sector entrance, promises to be chock-full of surprises! You will bring back wonderful memories of your hike with a

professional guide during which you will safely cross beams, various types of bridges, as well as two footbridges. Imagine yourself advancing towards a footbridge overlooking the meandering Rivière du Diable. On the horizon, after making a 200-metre ascent, you will be struck by the spectacular view of the mountains that completely surround you. You will never look at this gorgeous park the same way.

In addition, you don’t have to be a mountain-climbing expert to enjoy this new experience and all the required personal safety equipment

Special conditions:• Ratesandstarttimesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.• Excursion: minimum age is 8 to participate in “family” excursions

(every day at 10:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., and at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the off-season); minimum height is 1.3 m.

• Excursion: minimum age is 10 to participate in regular excursions;minimum height is 1.3 m.

• TheGreatHikeandTheSecrets:minimumageis14;minimumheightis 1.3 m and maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lb.)

• Thisactivityisnotrecommendedforpeoplewithvertigo(1),pregnantwomen, people with heart problems, and out-of-shape individuals.

• Youngpeopleunder16mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.(1) Vertigo is an untreatable physiological condition often mistaken for

the much more common fear of heights, which can be overcome, especially with the help of a trained guide.

Via Ferrata Du Diable is available every day June 11 and 12 and from June 18 to September 5. From September 6 to October 10, it is open Saturdays and Sundays and, upon reservation, Monday to Friday for groups of eight people.

is provided for your hike. This is a great way to discover mountain hiking. A beginner’s course will help you learn the basics of via ferrata before tackling the trail.

Very popular activity Reservation suggested!

Experience Degree ofDifficulty

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The Excursion(with a guide)

Beginner 500 3 h 8 $ 36,25 16 and over

$ 27,50 8 to 15

The Great Hike(with a guide)

Advanced 1000 5 h 6$ 60,75 16 and over

$ 45,50 14 and 15

The Secrets (with a park warden-naturalist)

Intermediate 800 5 h 8$ 67,75 16 and over

$ 34,50 14 and 15

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the Joy of Camping

I spy…The orange markers you see on the campgrounds indicate the limits of the space you can occupy on the site. Please respect the site dimensions that are set out. They are there to help protect the vegetation cover.

new! Unpackaged woodMany campers objected to the use of plastic bags and twist ties in a natural setting, and the Sépaq took action. From now on, please select your firewood and use our reusable bags to carry it to your site.

Campers’ paradise Over 850 campsites, 32 Huttopia tents and 4 tent-trailers await you for a memorable night of camping. When it comes to finding the perfect campsite for you, there’s no shortage of choices, whether you have a small or a large tent, a tent-trailer, RV, or prefer our ready-to-use camping equipment. Ask one of our staff to advise you on the perfect spot for you. Enjoy your stay!

CabinsWhat can be more enjoyable than the luxury of resting comfortably alongside a peaceful lake? The park’s 11 cabins are perfectly suited for a romantic weekend, family reunion or trip among friends. All are located by a lake and include a rowboat. The nine cabins located in the L’Assomption valley can accommodate two to ten people. On the shore of lac Monroe, in the La Diable sector, there are two cabins that can accommodate four to six people and that are open year-round.

Yurt stay Yurts are the traditional dwellings of nomads from the steppes of Central Asia. They include all of the equipment you need for a pleasant stay in the wild. Cosier than traditional camping, the yurt is charming and rustic. Its rounded shape is perfect for relaxation and escape, and the light well offers a view of the stars. There are five yurts located close to park services, on the shores of lac Provost, in the La Pimbina sector. For a more dramatic change of scenery and a more rugged outdoor experience, the four yurts on the shores of the majestic lac des Cyprès are just the thing!

Also available as a package including canoe rental for length of stay.

Comfort in the Great outdoors

Do you like your marshmallows golden or dark?What’s a campfire without marshmallows? And where do you get the best marshmallow sticks? At our information kiosks, of course! Because, please remember that taking branches from the forest, even those on the ground, disturbs the habitats of mammal and insect species and interferes with plant growth.

SheltersIn all four seasons, our shelters are accessible by foot or on skis through the park’s back-packing trails. Our 11 shelters accommodate 2 to 18 people and include a mezzanine with mattresses for sleeping and a woodstove. Prepare to commune with nature!

per person, per night (4 people)

per person, per night (4 people)

per night, per person

$ 41$ 31$ 22,50

Cabin

Yurt

Shelter


rentalsIf you feel like heading onto the water, this is the place to be. There are plenty of lakes and rivers and watercraft to rent. There are rental centres located throughout all park sectors. We update our fleet regularly to make sure we are offering high-quality watercraft, including canoes, solo open- or closed-cockpit kayaks, tandem kayaks, two- or four-seater pedal boats and rowboats. Equipment can be rented by the hour, the half-day or full day, and includes paddles or oars, lifejackets and all regulatory nautical safety equipment.

rental rates are on page 29

les Méandres: Canoe down the rivière du Diable Take a half-day and experience going down the rivière du Diable between lac Chat and mont de la Vache Noire. This unique ride leads to the meanders of the river, the spectacular Vache Noire rock wall, a silver-maple forest and sandy beaches where you can bask in the sun for a well-deserved break. The package includes a canoe, lifejackets and return transportation within the park.

Very popular activity Reservation suggested!

the closest rental center...

• Lac-MonroeVisitorsCentre• Lac-EscalierCampground*• Lac-des-SablesCampground*• LaPimbinaInformationKiosk• Lac-Provost*• L’AssomptionInformationKiosk• Grand-PinCampground*• LaCachéeInformationKiosk*

* From June 17 to September 5

You can borrow a free discovery brochure about the rivière du Diable at the rental centre at lac Monroe.”

This ride is also offered “guided” with a park warden-naturalist. More details on page 16 !

$48

$ 35,50

$ 32

Double Canoe or kayak

Simple Kayak

Canoe for school groups(Monday to Friday only, May 13 to June 16 and September 6 to October 7)

Everyday from May 14 to October 10 2011; rate is per craft

2 days/1 night $ 47,50

3 days/2 night $ 724 days/3 night $ 95

Canoe-Camping Discovery Package:(The package includes a canoe, life jackets, the campsite, and a supply of wood)

/person

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Water activities

Canoe-camping In the land of lakes and rivers, canoes and kayaks rule. The temptation to glide over the water of the park’s many lakes is almost irresistible. Peace and nature lovers will have the opportu-nity to contemplate unique landscapes and to observe a diversity of animals. Canoe-camping is an exceptional way to discover the backcountry of this breathtaking park, through a number of different routes.

The park offers two canoe-camping packages:

1) Destination canoe-camping on lac Rossi, lac de la Savane or lac Escalier (in the La Diable sector) or on lac L’Assomption (L’Assomption sector).

2) River canoe-camping on the rivière du Diable or on rivière L’Assomption.

Also available: Bus transportation (for people and watercraft) for the rivière du Diable, and watercraft transportation to L’Assomption. For more information, refer to one of our information kiosks.


The Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is launching a photography contest called “ZOOM in on my park!” There are three contest categories:

• Zoominonnature• Zoominoncamping• ZoominonoutdooractivitiesContest rules are available in the “Information” tab of the park website at www.sepaq.com/pq/mot. Grand prize winners will each receive a $150 gift certificate and have their photo published in the 2012 park journal.

Participation deadline : March 1st 2012

GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT!

Summer time

beaches There are lifeguards on duty at La Crémaillère beach on lac Monroe (La Diable sector) and at the lac Provost beach (La Pimbina sector) every summer, from Quebec’s national holiday to Labour Day. Nautical equipment is available for rent and there are play areas for the kids.

PicnicsFeeling a little hungry? The park has loads of picnicking areas available: by the water, in forested areas and in clearings. All areas are equipped with tables, pit toilets, trash cans and BBQs. Bon appétit!

bicyclesBikes have a very important place in the park. In the La Diable sector, families will enjoy discovering chemin du lac Brochet leading to the La Cachée area, and the new section of the path linking La Crémaillère beach with Chutes-Croches. The La Pimbina sector is sure to become a favourite among cycling fanatics, with its Lac-Cassagne and La Descente trails. Mountain-bikers who like to go off the beaten path will be thrilled to explore the many little dirt tracks leading to the fishing lakes. Details on page 17.

Picnic areas Distance from the entrance

Sector

Lac Chat 8 km Diable

Pointe aux Bouleaux

9 km Diable

La Faucille 10 km Diable

Barrage du lac Monroe

10 km Diable

La Crémaillère Beach

11 km Diable

Lac Lauzon 12 km Diable

Vieux-Camp 17 km Diable

Chute-aux-Rats 4,7 km Pimbina

Lac-des-Sables 14 km Pimbina

Lac L’Assomption 15 km L’Assomption

Construction...A new 14 km cycling loop linking the lac Monroe campground to Chutes-Croches is presently under construction. Watch for the signs!

Photo Contest: ZooM In on My Park!

Fish talesOver one hundred lakes are designated for day fishing throughout the park. The main species of sport fish are brook trout (speckled trout) and northern pike, but some lakes also have walleye and lake trout (lake charr). It’s a great activity for the whole family, regardless of the weather! You can get more information about procedures and fishing statistics from our information kiosks, our website www.sepaq.com, or the sales and reservations department at 1-800-665-6527.

also available at :

Located steps away from Parc national du Mont-Tremblant. Fishing - Accomodation packages available:

Reservations : 1 800 665-6527


enjoy WinterDuring winter, it’s impossible not to be awed by the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant’s scintil-lating sight. Nature lovers, red-cheeked and bundled up in coats, will be amazed to discover this immense park and its frost-covered lakes and snow-covered forests.

backcountry Skiing and Stayovers In a Hut

The backcountry ski network extends over 77 km of ungroomed and unpatrolled trails and offers you an opportunity to experience the life of an explorer. After your trek, you can stay in one of three community huts for 16 to 18 people. Enjoy a candlelit dinner and take time to appreciate winter in front of a wood-burning stove! Trek suggestions are available at our reservation service.

la Pimbina Sector

Snowshoeing Package

Winter activities in the La Pimbina sector of the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant have been modified, now making this sector a favourite for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing.

Snowshoeing has become quite popular in Quebec in the past few years, and La Pimbina offers the possibility of experiencing two types of snowshoeing: snowshoeing along trails (5 tracks, for a total of 13 km) and snow-shoeing through an area of virgin snow, to be identified.

Seasoned skiers interested in backcountry skiing, that is skiing on ungroomed trails, can use some of the old cross-country-skiing tracks. The Lac-des-Sables hut remains acces-sible, but only as a two-way track.

new for Winter 2011–2012The Chute-aux-rats trail will now be open for snowshoeing. It’s another important attraction to be implemented in the winter.

Starting at

per night, per person/ on skis

$ 41,50

$ 23,75 per night, per person/ on snowshoes

Park Winter nights Package This package offers a short cross-country ski tour (only the Hutte and Geai-Bleu huts may be reached on snowshoes) on machine-maintained trails and a night in one of seven rustic shel-ters—along with tons of laughs! The shelters are heated with woodstoves.

In the shelter, you will find the following: exterior pit toilets, a table with benches, a mezzanine with mattresses for sleeping, and spare wood with an axe and a shovel. Hikers must bring the following: lighting, a sleeping bag, and every-thing required to prepare meals, including mess tin, dishes, kitchenware, portable stove, and drinking water. (There is no water on-site.)

Diable Sector

Cross-Country Skiing Package

Machine-maintained and marked, the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant’s cross-country skiing tracks cut across stands of sugar maple and yellow birch, and offer front-row seats to the beautiful displays provided by this snow-covered forest. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, this network includes 10 tracks covering a total of 53 km. Come discover the unique views of winter: a whimsical look at cliffs, the soft hiss of the wind on a frozen lake, a gentle descent into the heart of an all-white environment. Ski-skating enthusiasts will be happy to know that a track was created exclusively for this distinctive style of skiing.

Be watchful and you may have an unexpected encounter with some of the species that live here and there. You may be greeted by smoke from a chimney and sunlight upon arriving at one of the huts along the trails. Amazing memories await you, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned skier!

To consult the daily snow conditions, visit our Website at www.parcsquebec.com

on the agenda

To help you add excitement to your days and some weekend evenings, a Discovery Activities Schedule is offer this winter. Visit our Website at www.parcsquebec.com for further details. Every Saturday, from January to March, it is a rendez-vous

Basic yurt plus a pair of snowshoes per person for the duration of the stay

per night, per person, occupation by 2 adults and 2 children

$ 45 per night, per person, occupation by 4 adults

Yurt and Snowshoes On the shores of Lac Provost (la Pimbina sector), in the heart of the forest, the park will offer, this winter, the opportunity to stay in one of its five yurts. A stay in a yurt combined with a day of snowshoeing offers a new and exciting winter activity!

$ 41,50

per night, per person, occupation by 2 adults

$ 78

Secteur de la Diable Secteur de la Pimbina

Accessibility Via Lac-Supérieur and Tremblant Via Saint-Donat

Cross-countryskiing

Ten marked and groomed trails for a total of 53 km (ski skating enthusiasts are also invited).

Not offered

Snowshoeing Five tracks for a total of 23 km Five trails totalling nearly 25 km plus an area of untouched snow.

Snow walking One 6-km trail Not offered

At your service Wood-heated huts, community hall with fireplace, cross-country ski (La Diable only) and snowshoe rental, waxing room, waxing service, and food service.

Lodging Our huts, like our yurts (La Pimbina sector only) and our cabins (La Diable sector only) are available for long or short ski or snowshoeing hikes available to warm up your winter with this one-of-a-kind experience!

Backcountry Skiing

The network of backcountry ski trails extends over 77 km of ungroomed and unpatrolled trails, served by 3 huts for 14 to 18 people.

A 35 km ungroomed and unpatrolled two-way track that leads to the Lac-des-Sables hut.


Mont-tremblant Station

rates

tremblant is a charming place for family vacation or friends getaway.In summer, the mountain is transformed into a big playground one day, and a fabulous show scene under the open sky the next. Revel in summer activities and exult in a diversified cultural life by attending the renowned International Blues Festival, the Fête de la Musique or Rythmes Tremblant. Those who love to see plenty of action are well catered for, and there are some surprises this year: luge, rock climbing, cycling, mini-golf, beaches, terraces and boutiques are just some of the activities that will provide you with some unforgettable moments. The mountain in the heart of the largest national park in Quebec offers hiking trails that will please the whole family. And if that’s not quite enough, let your fancies run away in the winding lanes and

passageways in the village and make some great finds in local boutiques or enjoy regional and World cuisine in one of the many restaurants. Your visit to Tremblant would not be complete without a stopover at the Casino de Mont-Tremblant, a brilliant jewel of a building nestled in the heart of the Versant Soleil. It’s a unique place for an exclusive entertainment experience in a refined and welcoming atmosphere. Lac Tremblant, where water sports and beach activities are always on the go, is just steps away from the village! As for golf fans, they are utterly spoilt: Le Diable, member of the prestigious RAVEN family of clubs, and Le Géant, a course featuring fairways sculpted from the mountainside, offer great challenges to golfers of all levels!

Our 4 and 5 stars will provide everyone a well deserved rest and exclusive perks such as the Added Values

At Tremblant, happiness awaits. Come and see for yourself!

Tremblant Resort1000, chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, J8E 1T11 877 944-4482tremblant.caExit 119, Route 117 North (Montée Ryan)

activity or lodging

rate Rate /day or night (taxes not included)

Camping *• Threeservices• Oneservice(electricity)• Semi-serviced• Primitive• Group

$38.55/night/site$32.25/night/site$26.00/night/site$20.25/night/site$5.50/night/child under18; $6.50/night/adult

Cabins Starting at $128/night, depending on cabin capacity and season

Canoe-Camping $26.45/night/site, including a bag of wood

backpacking Huts $22.50/person (summer and fall) $23.75/person (winter)

Fishing• DailyEntryFee• CraftRental

$16.55/person $37.90/day

Cross-Country Skiing **• Adult• Child6to17• Senior• Family:1adultwithchildren6to17• Family:2adultswithchildren6to17

$10.87/day$5.44/day$8.26/day$15.22/day$26.09/day

entry Fee (taxes included) Daily Park card

network card

adults (18 and over) $5.50 $27.50 $49.50

Children (6 to 17) $2.50 $12.50 $22.50

Family (1 adult with children 6 to 17) $8 $40 $72

Family (2 adults with children 6 to 17) $11 $55 $99

organized adult group $4.75/pers. n/a n/a

* Senior discounts available. Inquire when making a reservation.

** Inquire at the information kiosks for group rates as well as season passes.

None of the packages indicated in this Journal include taxes or reservation fees unless otherwise indicated.

Rates, terms and conditions as well as services are subject to change without notice.

equipment rental

Day4 hrs / † 3 hrs Hourly

Rowboat $34.45 $24.32 $12.29

Canoe $40.38 $28.31 $14.26

2-Seater Pedal Boat $40.38 $28.31 $14.26

4-Seater Pedal Boat $48.28 $33.79 $16.90

Solo Kayak $36.21 $25.24 $12.73

Tandem Kayak $43.67 $30.50 $15.36

Rabaska Canoe † $174,24 $122.01 $61.01

Adult Bike $33.57 $23.28 $11.85

Mountain Bike $42.79 $29.84 $14.92

Child Bike † $16.90 $11.63 $7.24

Lifejacket $5.27

Cross-Country Skiing Equipment Adult Child

$23.00 $14.50

Snowshoes Family Adult Child

$32.50 $14.50 $10.25

Life jackets or helmet included.† 3-hour rental


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