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Parc national de Frontenac straddles the Cantons-de-l'Est and Chaudière-Appalaches tourism regions. Its 3 sectors are spread over nearly 30 km around Grand Lac Saint-François.
| Montréal | Québec | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Daniel Sector | 255 km | 134 km | 120 km |
| Southern Sector | 251 km | 156 km | 100 km |
Parc national de Frontenac is also on the tourist route called the Route des Sommets.
Consult a map (in French only).
From Quebec City:
From Montreal and the Eastern Townships (2 choices):
From Quebec City:
From Montreal and Eastern Townships (2 choices)
This sector is located halfway between the Southern and Saint-Daniel sectors. To access it, follow the directions to Parc national de Frontenac (Sainte-Praxède sector).
IMPORTANT: The park's roads leading to the activities and services are gravel roads. The park is accessible year-round, but during fall and winter, there is no service on site. Outside the regular season, traffic is restricted on certain roads in the park. Cyclists and hikers having paid the entry fee can access the trail network from the following parking lots:
Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre
Located at 2 km from the sector entrance. Services: reception and information, payment of entry fee, camper registration, boutique, mini-convenience store, provincial fishing licence and nautical equipment rental
Periods:
Self Registration
When the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the registration post are closed, customers must pay their entry fee (cash only) using the self-payment terminal or by purchasing their daily access online.
*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.
Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre
Located at 800 m from the sector entrance. Services: reception and information, payment of entry fee, camper, canoer/camper, and cabin user registration, provincial fishing licence, boat rental, boutique and mini-convenience store
Periods:
Self Registration
When the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the registration post are closed, customers must pay their entry fee (cash only) using the self-payment terminal or by purchasing their daily access online.
*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.
L'Escale Visitors Centre (Baie Sauvage campground, Southern sector)
Located at 12 km from the Discovery and Visitors Centre. Services: boutique, mini-convenience store, provincial fishing licence, boat and bike rental
Periods:
*The schedule of services may change without notice depending on the weather or the number of users.
See the full description of facilities and services available for persons with restricted mobility in order to plan your next stay.
Come take a look at our wide range of souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, as well as outdoor items offered at the Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre and the Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre.
Please note that the last rental must be made at least 75 minutes before the closing of the rental centre.
* Subject to availability, this equipment for children may be borrowed free of charge (one day rental maximum).
Parc national de Frontenac, in collaboration with Happy Yak meals, offers a ready-to-eat food service. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, Happy Yak meals are delicious, easy to prepare and lightweight for transport. They provide enough calories to meet the nutritional needs of fans of the great outdoors and the portions are very generous.
Discover Happy Yak products (about ten main dishes and five meal soups) at the Discovery and Visitors Centre in the Southern Sector. Happy Yak meals, accomplices in your outdoor adventures!
To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.
Accommodation, restaurants and other stores and services.
Southern sector (Baie Sauvage campground, Lac Egan, canoe-camping and accommodation)
Southern Discovery and Visitors Centre
599 Chemin des Roy
Sainte-Praxède
(Québec)
G0M 1H1
Open from May 19 to October 16, 2023
Telephone : 1-800-665-6527 (reservation)
Saint-Daniel sector (Baie Aux Rats-Musqués, Baie des Sables and Rivière aux Bluets campgrounds)
Saint-Daniel Visitors Centre
Route du parc de Frontenac
Saint-Daniel
(Québec)
G0N 1S0
Open from May 19 to October 9, 2023
Telephone : 1-800-665-6527 (reservation)
Sainte-Praxède sector
9001 Rang A
Sainte-Praxède
(Québec)
G0N 1E1
Picnic area, washroom, and sandy shore. There is no services offered at this location and no stays are permitted. In operation from mid-June to the end of September.
Mailing Address
599 Chemin des Roy
Sainte-Praxède
(Québec)
G0M 1H1
Telephone : 418-486-2300
Telephone : 1-800-665-6527 (reservation)
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
Map of trails (in French only)
Map of fishing - Saint-Daniel and Sainte-Praxède sectors (in French only)
Map of wading fishing - Southern sector (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.
(in French only)
According to the available data, the lakes maps may present various information such as bathymetry or sites favorable to fishing.
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.
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