Réserve faunique des Laurentides

This 7800 km² (3012 sq. mi.) wildlife preserve is ideal for stays in the great outdoors. Only 50 km (31 miles) from Québec City, this site offers a wide range of outdoor activities and accommodations, including 150 camping spots.

You can watch different animal species in the Laurentian Mountains year-round. In the summer, our expert fly fishers can teach you how to cast a line in lakes chock full of fish. A hunting package is available for moose, deer, bear or small game during hunting season. In the winter, go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along the groomed trails. Race a snowmobile through the snowy forest. After a day outdoors in the cold, you can spend the night in a cottage or a more unusual type of accommodations. This wildlife preserve is located in a mountainous area with a maximum elevation of 1151 m (3776.2').

Activities

  • Cross-Country Skiing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier is a famous cross-country ski centre that has…

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  • Snowshoeing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier, there are 70 linear km of cross-country ski…

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  • Snowmobiling

    Some 500 km (310.7 miles) of snowmobiling trails at the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Snowmobilers can explore the gorgeous wilderness comprising…

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  • Cottages and Houses

    Located in the centre of the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, there are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire reserve. They can…

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  • Parks, Reserves and Resorts

    Reputed for its excellent hunting, and fishing, the Réserve faunique des Laurentides is also very popular for a multitude of soft adventure and…

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  • Fishing and Hunting

    Nestled in the heart of the province of Québec, the immense Réserve faunique des Laurentides has enjoyed protected status for over 100 years. Dotted…

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  • Campgrounds

    Two campgrounds are offered:

    La Loutre campground is accessible via Provincial Route 175. It has 133 campsites including the Étoile ready-to-camp…

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Schedule:
All Days: 8am - 4pm

Good to Know:
Camp Mercier closed on Christmas day, December 25th.

Seasonal Opening

Electric Vehicle Charging Station:
Yes

Parking:
Free Outdoor on Site

Address :
Accueil Mercier
Kilomètre 93, Route 175
Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC,
G3C 2N9
Réserve faunique des Laurentides

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  • Cross-Country Skiing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier is a famous cross-country ski centre that has Québec's best snow conditions. You'll find a snack bar, a rental shop, a waxing room, a first-aid clinic, patrollers, and cutting-edge trail grooming. The trail network has 70 linear km of trails (50 km for classic skiing and 20 km for skate-skiing). You can also rent one of our magnificent cottages.

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    Number of Trails - Easy: 7,
    Number of Trails - Intermediate: 9,
    Length: 43,5 miles,

    AvailableUnavailable
    Backcountry Sector : Unavailable,
    Cross-Country Ski Rentals : Available,
    Ski-Skating : Available,
  • Snowshoeing

    Located in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, only 50 km (31.1 mi.) from Québec City, Camp Mercier, there are 70 linear km of cross-country ski trails (50 linear km cross-country, 20 linear km skake skiing) and 33 linear km of snowshoeing trails.

    Trails get access to striking views, including one at 1,000 metres of altitude. You can also reach the heated rest area at Le Pic, located at 800 m above sea level.

    You can also rent one of our cottages including free access to the ski and snowshoeing trails.

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    Difficulty Level: Easy, Intermediate, Difficult,
    Length: 20,5 miles,

    AvailableUnavailable
    Backcountry Sector : Unavailable,
    Snowshoe Rental : Available,
  • Snowmobiling

    Some 500 km (310.7 miles) of snowmobiling trails at the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Snowmobilers can explore the gorgeous wilderness comprising vast evergreen forests, snow-capped mountains and frozen rivers in snowy valleys. The trails stretch for miles along the rivers.

    Trail permit required. Refer to the Fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec (FCMQ).

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  • Cottages and Houses

    Located in the centre of the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, there are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire reserve. They can each sleep 2 to 16 people.

    Most of them are by a lake, have running water and facilities powered by solar or electric energy or propane gas. They have everything you need to prepare and serve meals, including a BBQ. They also have washrooms with showers and toilets.

    In addition to a rowboat, your vacation cabin booking also includes a canoe and a kayak.

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    CITQ: 117600

    Number of Units: 147,
    Number of Units With Air Conditioning: 0,
    Number of Units With Private Bathroom: 122,

    AvailableUnavailable
    Fireplace : Available,
    Free WI-FI Internet : Available,
    Indoor Spa : Unavailable,
    Laundry : Unavailable,
    Outdoor Spa : Unavailable,
    Pet-Friendly : Unavailable,
    Units with Television : Unavailable,
  • Parks, Reserves and Resorts

    Reputed for its excellent hunting, and fishing, the Réserve faunique des Laurentides is also very popular for a multitude of soft adventure and ecotourism activities. Outdoors enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing, canoe-camping (2 majestic rivers), wildlife observation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

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  • Fishing and Hunting

    Nestled in the heart of the province of Québec, the immense Réserve faunique des Laurentides has enjoyed protected status for over 100 years. Dotted with thousands of lakes, it is a real paradise for speckled trout anglers. The high altitude of the lakes provides for excellent fishing throughout the entire summer. Many accommodation options offered: cottages (over 140 to choose from), room at the lodge, camping or daily fishing.

    Moose hunting and small game hunting are also available.

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  • Campgrounds

    Two campgrounds are offered:

    La Loutre campground is accessible via Provincial Route 175. It has 133 campsites including the Étoile ready-to-camp sites that can accommodate up to six people. Community shelter on the site for cooking with picnic tables.

    The Belle-Rivière campground is north of the reserve, short distance from Route 169 on lakeside with 45 no-serviced campsites. Access to children’s playground, sandy beach, fishing, biking and hiking. Canoe, kayak, boat and motor rentals available. A full sanitary building is also available.

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    CITQ: 117600

    Number of Turn-Key Camping: 147,

    AvailableUnavailable
    Convenience Store : Unavailable,
    Dumping Station : Unavailable,
    Free WI-FI Internet : Available,
    Laundry : Unavailable,
    Pet-Friendly : Unavailable,
    Showers : Unavailable,
    Snack-Bar : Unavailable,
    Toilets : Unavailable,