A memorable getaway awaits you at this park showcasing the beauty of the boreal forest and tundra. Delve into a black spruce forest carpeted in lichen. The summit of Mont du Lac-des-Cygnes offers a unique place to discover the Charlevoix crater.
Parc national des Grands-Jardins
Contact details
Operating location – Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Visitors Centre
Saint-Urbain, Québec, Canada
Saint-Urbain, Québec, Canada
47.66564700, -70.62746100
Operating location – Arthabaska Discovery and Services Centre
Saint-Urbain, Québec, Canada
Saint-Urbain, Québec, Canada
47.66564700, -70.62746100
Parc National des Grands-Jardins © Christian Ouellette/Sépaq
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Workshop
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing
Nordic skiing
Ski hok
Water sports activities
Recreational canoeing
Recreational kayaking
Fishing
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
High-altitude sports activities
Rock climbing
Via ferrata
Accommodation
Environment
On the ground
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Waxing room
Infrastructure and equipment
Heated shelter / relay
Lookout / observation tower
Comfort and amenities
Restrooms
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Transportation
Baggage transport
Rental
Walking sticks
Recreational canoe
Rowboat
Walking crampon
Fishing equipment
Recreational kayak
Stand-up paddle board
Snowshoes
Ski hok
Visitor services
Internet access : wireless
Shop
Convenience store
Drinking water
Ice
Groups
Group rate
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Last updated: January 7, 2026
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