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Obstructions at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Bridge-Tunnel Details
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville is just a few minutes from Montréal in the Montérégie tourism region.
| Montréal | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Île Sainte-Marguerite Gatehouse | 16 km | 239 km |
Note: please consult the Québec 511 website to plan your travel around the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine bridge work.
From Montréal:
Please note that exit 1 toward Île Charron/Îles de Boucherville is not accessible to vehicles at the exit of the tunnel, due to the reorganization of the lanes (in French only).
From Québec City:
From Gatineau/Ottawa:
Access to the park by bike: please note that it's not possible to access the park's main entrance by bike. Cyclists must use the river shuttles operated by our partner Navark.
Four level 2 charging station (FLO) are available at the P1 parking lot, near the Grande-Rivière washroom facility. Details
Bus: Consult the RTL and STM websites for routes and schedules. Some routes intersect the river shuttle boarding platforms.
River shuttles operated by our partner Navark, the transportation services are almost as entertaining as an actual visit to the park! Three water taxis allow you to access the park from Montréal and Longueuil (Vieux-Longueuil and Boucherville boroughs). Each water taxi offers you a route with unique views of the islands. Boarding on foot or by bicycle only:
The park is open year-round, according to the following opening periods:
Services: reception and information, campers registration, first aid, Boutique Nature, washrooms, discovery area, ready-to-eat (summer weekends, from Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to Labour Day) and frozen treats.
Periods:
Services: equipment rental (during winter only), washrooms, registration centre for school, family and corporate groups, discovery activities.
Period (group registration): year-round
Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 24 hours in advance.
Periods (winter equipment rental):
Services: reception and information, campers registration, equipment rental (bicyles, child trailers for bicycle, solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddles and pedal boats), conveniance store, washrooms, discovery activities and first aid.
Periods:
You can rent equipment from the park's rental centre on Île Sainte-Marguerite and at Grosbois campground (except in the winter when the equipment is only available at the Grand-Duc Pavilion).
Winter:
* Subject to availability, equipment for children may be borrowed free of charge (one day rental maximum).
Children may be denied access to watercraft if they are not big enough to don a flotation jacket. These jackets are normally suitable for children aged five years and older.
Children under five years of age are not allowed in rental watercrafts. The minimum age to be alone in a watercraft is 16 years old.
Last rental 1 hour before the building closes. All equipment must be returned before closing. A delay in the return of the equipment will result in additional charges.
Equipment rental is offered on site (subject to availability) or by phone at 450-928-5088, option 1.
Note that equipment rental may be suspended at any time and without notice due to weather conditions. Please note that dogs are not allowed on rental and personal boats, except for guide dogs.
Periods:
On weekends and holidays, the Île Sainte-Marguerite Discovery and Visitors Centre offers cakepops (vanilla and chocolate), muffins, sandwich cookies, soft coconut ice cream, chocolate cookies and coconut caramel chocolate ice cream.
To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.
A public golf course located in the park (Île à Pinard) gives enthusiasts a chance to enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole par 70 course (6,100 yards).
Montréal, Boucherville and Longueuil offer many conveniences.
Address:
55 Île Sainte-Marguerite
Boucherville
(Québec)
J4B 8R2
Telephone : 450 928-5088
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 310
Boucherville
(Québec)
J4B 5J6
Tourist accommodation
Grosbois campground: registration number 627472
RV area: registration number 207060
Regulations are in effect in Québec national parks. Before going to a national park, check the main rules and recommendations to better plan your visit. Details
Since May 17, 2019, dogs are allowed. However, they are only allowed in certain areas. Check out the applicable rules and authorized sites.
Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere. Other pets are still prohibited in national parks.
Companion Leisure Card (CAL) holders may be accompanied free of charge by one person during a visit in a Québec national park. Find out more
A private individual or production company must obtain prior authorization to carry out a video shoot or photo session on Sépaq-managed territories. Find out more
Nautical trails map (in French only)
(in French only)
KML files
To view the KML files, you must have the Google Earth software on your computer.
Trail - L'Île-Sainte-Marguerite
GPX files
The GPX file is a file format importable into a GPS.
(in French only)
KML files
To view the KML files, you must have the Google Earth software on your computer.
GPX files
The GPX file is a file format importable into a GPS.
The mobile app allows you to geotag your location on our territory maps. To read one of our maps using Avenza Maps, download the maps from the Avenza Maps mapstore.
Several other maps of Sépaq (including lake maps) are accessible via the mapstore of Avenza Maps. You can access the maps directly in the application or via their website.
Navark Cruises
https://www.navark.ca/navettes-fluviales/
Golf des Îles
Téléphone : 450-670-4653
https://www.golfdesiles.com/
Groupe SKYSPA (Förena)
https://www.forena.ca/en/promotions
Yoga & CO
https://www.cynthiaouellet.com/
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