Frontenac National Park

Located on the outskirts of Grand lac Saint-François, the 3rd largest lake south of the St. Lawrence River (at 52 km²), this park is a haven for over 200 species of birds and more than 30 species of mammals.

The deciduous hills are home to white-tailed deer, while the mosaic of lakes, ponds, marshes and streams is home to ducks, otters and other fellow creatures that roam under the gaze of the ubiquitous great blue heron.

A thousand-year-old peat bog with carnivorous plants and orchids, not to mention the rare Virginia peltandre, are further evidence of the rich biodiversity of Frontenac National Park.

Water sports, hiking and biking are all on offer. And what can we say about the choice of accommodations in the forest or by the lakes, whether camping, in a cottage, in a rustic camp or in a canoe-camping, all sites offer privacy, calm and serenity… all within easy reach of major urban centers.

In winter, the park remains accessible for snowshoeing and offers magnificent scenery.

Frontenac National Park covers an area of 155.3 km² and is made up of 3 sectors located on the borders of the Eastern Townships and Chaudière-Appalaches tourist regions.

Access to the Saint-Daniel sector is at 177, route du parc de Frontenac in Saint-Daniel, to the South sector at 599, chemin des Roy in Sainte-Praxède and to the Sainte-Praxède sector via Rang B in Sainte-Praxède. Please note that there is no service center at Rang B in Sainte-Praxède.

The Grand lac Saint-François region was once occupied by the Abenaki. In the mid-19th century, the area was finally settled for agriculture and logging. In 1967, the area was proposed for the creation of a recreational park. The park was created in 1987. It acquired national park status in 2001.