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Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

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Fast facts

  • Established: January 12, 1895, the first park in Quebec
  • Size: about 583 square miles (1,510 km²)
  • Waters: six major rivers and some 400 lakes and streams
  • Wildlife: 40 species of mammals, including wolves
  • Gateway: Saint-Faustin, Saint-Donat and Mont-Tremblant village, about 90 minutes from Montreal
  • Managed by: Sépaq (not a federal national park)

The landscape

Mont-Tremblant spreads across the Laurentian Mountains, among the oldest mountains on Earth: rounded, forested summits, cliffs, waterfalls and hundreds of lakes linked by rivers such as the Diable and the Pimbina. Hardwood forest blazes with colour in fall. It is a big, wild park for southern Quebec, home to wolves, moose, black bears and loons.

Best time to go

Summer is the main paddling and camping season. Late September and early October bring famous fall colour and big crowds. Winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter camping, with deep cold.

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Getting there and around

The La Diable sector, near Saint-Faustin and Mont-Tremblant village, and the Pimbina sector, near Saint-Donat, are the main entrances, with a road linking them through the park. Campgrounds, beaches and trailheads line the roads, and canoe routes lead into the backcountry.

Things to do

Canoe-camping routes range from a night on a lake to multi-day trips on the Diable River and chains of lakes. Hikers climb to lookouts such as La Roche and La Corniche, or cross the park on longer trails with huts. The Via Ferrata du Diable offers guided cliff climbing on fixed cables. In winter, the park has groomed ski trails and backcountry huts.

Staying safe

Rivers have rapids and cold water, so scout, portage when in doubt and wear a life jacket. Wind builds quickly on the bigger lakes. Keep food away from bears. Trails to lookouts are steep and slippery when wet. In winter, dress for deep cold and leave a trip plan for backcountry travel.

Know before you go

Daily access is capped, especially in fall, so buy your access right ahead of time. This page is a general overview, not a live conditions report, so confirm current conditions, access and reservations with Sépaq before you go.

Navigation
Coordinates
46.4152, -74.2759
Magnetic declination
13.5° W (2026)

Set this declination on your compass, then align it to the map's north lines; it is the angle between true north and magnetic north, refreshed each year.

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85 places in Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

A spread of the park’s main places shows straight away, and the rest appear as you zoom in. You can also search above, or pick any place from the lists below, and the map will go to it. Places in bold, marked , have a short description.

Getting there 3

Park entrances

Visitor centre

On the trail 53

Campgrounds

Huts and shelters

Sights 29

Viewpoints

Waterfalls

Lake

Beaches

Peaks 14

Map data comes from third-party sources and may be incomplete or out of date, so carry a current official map (terms).

Trip types
Day hikeCar campingWeekend backpackingMulti-day/expeditionCanoeing & kayakingRock climbingWinter trip

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Terrain
MountainsLakesRiversForest
Key hazards
Rapids and cold water on the riversWind on large lakesBlack bearsSteep trailsDeep cold in winter
Best seasons
Summer, Early fall (foliage), Winter (skiing and snowshoeing)
Difficulty
Easy to strenuous
Access / trailheads
From Montreal, Highway 15 and Route 117 to Saint-Faustin and the La Diable sector, or via Saint-Donat to the Pimbina sector. About 90 minutes from Montreal.
Water
Lakes and rivers; filter or treat all water.
Cell / satellite coverage
Limited away from the main sectors. Carry a satellite messenger on backcountry trips.
Nearest ranger / SAR / emergency
Emergencies: 911. Sépaq: 1-800-665-6527.
Permits & regulations
A daily access right or annual card is mandatory, and daily capacity is limited. Camping, canoe-camping sites and huts need reservations.
Leave No Trace
Camp only at reserved sites, keep food from bears, do not move firewood and pack out all waste.
Conditions by month

October This month

Average high52°F(11°C)11°C(52°F)
Average low31°F(0°C)0°C(31°F)
Rainfall3.9 in(99 mm)99 mm(3.9 in)
Daylight, mid-month10 h 59 minSunrise 7:13 a.m., sunset 6:12 p.m.
  • Below-freezing nights

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Averages for 1981–2010 from Environment Canada climate normals, measured at the St Come station, 27 miles (43 km)43 km (27 miles) away at 801 feet (244 m)244 m (801 feet). Higher trails run colder, by about 3.5°F for every 1,000 ft (2°C per 300 m)2°C for every 300 m (3.5°F per 1,000 ft) of climb. Daylight runs from sunrise to sunset on the 15th, on the park’s own clock, for a level horizon. Valleys and slopes facing away from the sun are in shade earlier.

Before you go Conditions, permits, fire bans and closures change constantly — we summarise and link out, but always confirm with the managing agency first.
Official park website → Last verified 2026-09-21

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