The most beautiful natural sites to discover Eastern Townships

Parc national du Mont-Orford (59.5 km²) offers diversity with its hardwood and maple forests, vast ponds, marshes and lakes, as well as mountains and hills. Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by a wide range of activities, in both summer and winter, in total harmony with nature.

There are two visitor centres in Parc national du Mont-Orford: the service center for the Lac-Stukely sector (chemin du Camping), and the Lac-Fraser sector (chemin Alfred-Desrochers then route 220 West). Check the park's website for seasonal opening hours.

Lodging: camping, ready-to-camp tents, Étoile ready-to-camp, Nova ready-to-camp, EXP cabins, Nature cabins, refuges, Jouvence resort.

Equipment rentals: watercraft (canoes, single and double kayaks, pedal boats, rowboats, paddle boards, etc.), standard bikes, mountain bikes and fatbikes, cross-country skiing equipment, snowshoes, walking crampons, telescopic poles, children's sleds.

Activities: wildlife watching, supervised swimming, water sports, hiking and long-distance hiking on the Sentiers de l'Estrie, rock climbing, road biking, mountain biking, fatbike, golf (nearby), cross-country skiing (private or semi-private cross-country ski lessons also available), alpine hiking, snow hiking and snowshoeing. Snow sports at Mont Orford ski resort.