Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
About Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
A rugged Laurentian wilderness where deep glacial valleys meet the winding river for world-class paddling and hiking.
Highlights
- Glacial valley vistas
- Whitewater river excursions
- Dense maple forests
- Backcountry trail networks
Key Facts
- Altitude: 255m
- Lakes nearby: 72
- MTB trails: 33.5km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
- Today: 6 to 22 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3731 m (3580 to 3850 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25 | 6 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 22 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 11 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 13 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 12 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 12 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 12 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 12 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
Hikes nearby — Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier (7)
7 curated hiking trails around Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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L'escarpement
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Les Coulées
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La Matteucie
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Les Loups
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La Tourbière
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Le Perdreau
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Sentier du Hibou Nord
Mountain biking near Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
- La Rivière-à-l'Epaule
- Rivière-à-l'Épaule
Getting to Parc national de La Jacques-Cartier
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), 43 km away, about 1h01 by road