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2023 canoe-camping guide
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Suggested canoe-camping routes

What you need to know

  1. Suggested routes are simply offered as a guide. It is possible to change itineraries and plan your trip on your own.
  2. Descriptions and photos of the sites are available on the reservation website at www.reservation.pc.gc.ca.
  3. You can spend several nights at the same campsite.
  4. The letters A, B, C, and D are assigned to each campsite number to identify to your spot. These letters can be found on the tent pads for each site, which typically have two, three, or four campsites each*.
  5. Canoeing, portaging** or hiking times depend on a number of factors, such as wind, the weight of the canoe, your experience, your equipment, and your physical capacity.
  6. Various diffculty levels are offered. The following legend will help you choose the one that best suits you:
    EASY - Without portage icône de canotier
    EASY - With portage icône de canotier icône de canotier
    MODERATE - With portage icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier
    DIFFICULT - With portage icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier
    VERY DIFFICULT - With portage icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier icône de canotier
  7. Wood will no longer be provided at backcountry canoe-camping sites with fires, but visitors will still be able to enjoy building a fire by purchasing bundles of wood at designated sites and transporting it by canoe.
  8. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information at 1-888-773-8888 (Parks Canada) or at 819-538-3232 (La Mauricie National Park)

* The transport of all equipment and the boat on a route where navigation becomes impossible.

Tips

  1. Print your itinerary map before you arrive at the park and check the weather forecast.
  2. If you are a beginner, choose a single site for your stay. Take the day to discover your sector and portage a few times without equipment.
  3. If your itinerary involves portages or if you decide to hike/bike to get to your campsite, prepare your equipment so that it can be transported in a single trip. This will save you from retaking the route. (Note: Opt for routes without portages if you plan to transport any large equipment, such as a cooler.)
  4. If you choose a diffcult route, plan to use a lightweight canoe.
  5. Consider using dry ice to keep your food cold during your stay.
  6. Bring extra food in case bad weather delays your departure.
  7. Do not go out if navigating conditions are beyond your abilities.
* Exception of Lac à la Pêche site 1, which has six campsites.
** The transport of all equipment and the boat on a route where navigation becomes impossible.
*** Parks Canada would like to remind you that bringing firewood into national parks is banned because of the risk of spreading pests and diseases that are harmful to our forests.
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