The most beautiful natural sites to discover Quebec

A colossal sculpture shows a draveur at work and the park's interpretive panels tell the story of the region. A special tribute to "log animal", a nickname given to log, who contributed to the development of the region and which constituted the elite corps of forest workers: bûcherons in winter, spring from April to June, they became real adventurers.

You access falls through a walk in the North River Regional Park (exit 45 of Autoroute 15 North). Discovery of the remains of pulperie and the old hydroelectric dam in the park. Many outdoor activities in all seasons.

While staying on the driving wheel of the car or on a panoramic vehicle, you will see the largest bison herd in the country (400 in total). After the park tour you can enjoy the private lake and hiking trails on the site. Restaurant on site, which is used by the bison!

East of the river bridge to the Rocks, then make 500 meters. Guided tour of the interpretation centre and the salmon capture system, observation of fall and professional sports fishermen in action. Hiking, Picnic area.

Inaugurated in 1849, the Saint-Ours Canal allowed ships to cross the last obstacle on the waterway between Montreal and New York. The canal, nicknamed the tenth lock of the Richelieu, became indispensable to the region's trade, but also to international trade, for more than a century. Today, it is a place of relaxation that attracts families, walkers and nature lovers. Allow about an hour to tour Darvard Island, visit the Superintendent's house and the fish ladder. Relaxation and picnic areas allow you to spend a pleasant afternoon there, while oTENTik tents invite you to extend the experience for the night. A pleasant getaway, only one hour from Montreal and 30 minutes from Mont-Saint-Hilaire.