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Le Passage Lookout closed for the 2025 summer season

After more than 40 years in existence, this emblematic park site, highly appreciated by visitors, has reached the end of its life. The project, including the construction and fitting-out of the new structure, will extend until late autumn 2025. The work is necessary to continue to welcome visitors from all over the world and offer them this spectacular view of the Wapizagonke Lake.

Reopening scheduled for 2026.

Pack a lunch, bring along your camera and treat yourself to an unforgettable day in the great outdoors. When you arrive at the Anticagamac lookout, capture the moment against the backdrop of a truly authentic landscape.

GPS coordinates: : 46.773766, -73.125576

How to get there:

Level of difficulty: difficult

Distance to be navigated on the outward journey: 4.6 km

Walking distance one way: 2.3 km

Meet at the Wapizagonke picnic site, located about halfway between the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Mathieu entrances. Launch your own boat (or rent one!) and cross the 3rd and 4th basins of Wapizagonke Lake (about 4.6 km). Go to the entrance of the Anticagamac portage and take the trail that will lead you to the lookout point, situated 3 km up the trail. If you feel like continuing on, about a kilometre further down is Waber Falls.

Expert tip: Point your camera at the cliff on your left to accentuate the effect of the mountains.

Few people can resist the charm of a waterfall and the Bouchard Creek waterfall is no exception.

GPS coordinates: 46.767433, -72.8214530

How to get there:

Level of difficulty: moderate

Walking distance one way: 1.9 km

Go to the back of the Rivière-à-la-Pêche service pavilion located 5 km from the St-Jean-des-Piles entrance and take Trail no. 6, following the signs for the Deux-Criques trail. The waterfall is located 1.9 km further down, at point B. The level is intermediate up to this point, but if you want a more intense challenge and have a bit of time on your hands, continue on the Deux-Criques trail.

Expert tip: To admire the full power of the waterfall, visit it in the spring.

Accessible throughout the year, the Benoît Lake lookout point is worth the trip, whether by boat or in snowshoes.

GPS coordinates: 46.741810, -72.840468

How to get there:

Level of difficulty: difficult

Walking distance one way: 4.6 km

Walk behind the Rivière-à-la-Pêche service pavilion located 5 km from the St-Jean-des-Piles entrance. Take the Lac-du-Pimbina Trail (Trail no. 15) and you'll find the lookout point 4.6 km down the trail. You will then have the choice of continuing your hike for the remaining 9.6 km or retracing your steps.

Expert tip: In winter, when Lake Benoît is covered in snow, the landscape offers a striking contrast with the hikers' beautiful red cheeks!

Parker Falls is known as one of the park's hidden gems. On the way, admire the buildings of the Domaine Wabenaki-Andrew, proud witnesses to the hunting and fishing club era.

GPS coordinates: 46.6804682, -072.868537

How to get there:

Level of difficulty: moderate

Walking distance one way: 4.1 km

From the Saint-Gérard entrance parking lot, take Trail no. 3. Once at the Domaine, follow the signs for Trail no. 8.

Expert tip: The waterfall is in full force in spring and as the water is still very cold. That means that few people are brave enough to go for a swim, leaving you with an 'intruder'-free' landscape.

The Shewenegan picnic area is a must; picnicking, swimming, hiking, canoeing... everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors with the entire family. Keep a funny souvenir!

GPS coordinates: 46.672550, -73.005407

How to get there:

Level of difficulty: easy

Walking distance one way 300 m

The Shewenegan picnic area is located 4 km from the Saint-Mathieu entrance and the very short trail between the parking lot and the picnic area is paved.

Expert tip: Ask someone to take your picture; the whole family should jump in!