Plan your Vacation at La Mauricie National Park!

Camping reservations for the 2017 season start Wednesday, January 18 at 8:00 a.m.

 

January 13, 2017                          Shawinigan, Quebec                                            Parks Canada Agency

It’s already time to plan your camping trip at La Mauricie National Park! Parks Canada is expecting increased demand this year as the Government of Canada is celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary with free entry to all Parks Canada sites. Visitors are thus invited to make their camping reservations early.

Visitors looking to reserve a campsite, a canoe-camping site or an oTENTik at La Mauricie National Park for the 2017 season can do so starting Wednesday, January 18, at 8:00 a.m. Reservations can be made online (www.reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca) or by telephone at 1 877 RESERVE (1 877 737-3783).

Parks Canada continues to improve its visitor offerings across the country with its $3 billion federal infrastructure investment over 5 years, the largest in its history. At La Mauricie National Park, in addition to the snack bar in the Shewenegan picnic area that was renovated in 2015, there will be new service buildings in certain camping loops for campers. Arrival at the park through the Saint-Mathieu entrance will be more fluid thanks to the reconfiguration completed in 2016.

Infrastructure work will be continuing in 2017 and all efforts will be made to minimize impacts on visitors. The Parkway's makeover will continue throughout the summer and, as such, we are asking visitors to regularly check our website (www.pc.gc.ca/mauricie) and to follow us on social media (www.facebook.com/MauricieNP) to get up-to-date information on the work.

Canada’s national parks are gateways to nature, adventure and discovery. Parks Canada brings iconic Canadian experiences within your reach through reasonable rates and a range of camping options.

 

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“Parks Canada is inviting Canadians and visitors from around the world to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary at our national treasures. Unique Parks Canada experiences await campers only two hours away from Montreal and Québec City. Planning a getaway to the magnificent La Mauricie National Park is a great way to kick off 2017.”

The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada

 

 Quick Facts

• To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government of Canada is pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada sites in 2017. Canadians can order their Parks Canada Discovery Pass online at www.pc.gc.ca.
• Only admission will be free in 2017. Fees for recreational services and goods such as camping and firewood, enhanced interpretation programs or overnight backcountry use will remain.
• La Mauricie National Park has three campgrounds for visitors – Mistagance, Rivière à la Pêche and Wapizagonke – for a total of nearly 500 semi-serviced campsites and 25 oTENTiks, 13 of which are available year-round.
• There are more than 150 canoe-camping sites along the shores of a dozen lakes. This opportunity to connect with nature is possible from mid-May to mid-October and reservations can be made online under the “Backcountry Camping” category.
• Investments in visitor infrastructure – such as trails, visitor centres and campgrounds, as well as highways, parkways and bridges – will ensure the quality and reliability of visitor offers and continue to allow Canadians to connect with nature.

 

Related Links

La Mauricie National Park

Parks Canada Reservation Service

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Contacts
Julie Dumont
Public Relations and Communications Officer
819-247-3710
julie.dumont@pc.gc.ca

 

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Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
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