Discover our refuges at the Matawinie Regional Parks

Discover our cozy forest refuges !

The Matawinie National Trail, in its Lanaudière section, offers a picturesque journey spanning over 180 km from east to west. You'll have the opportunity to explore the region's most beautiful natural environments, immersing yourself in the splendor of northern Lanaudière.

Activities, Attractions, Services: Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, refuge rentals, observation platforms, and the majestic Swaggin River waterfall. Discover our trailside refuges, click HERE :

Deer Refuge - Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie Nature Park and National Trail
Capacity: 6 people. 3 mattresses (2 single, 1 double) + 1 futon
Distance from reception: 600 m (parking lot on 4th range, Matawinie Trail)
Dogs allowed: No

Paul-Perreault Refuge - National Trail
Capacity: 12 people - 4 mattresses
Distance from reception: Wall Road: 6 km – Le Grand R: 4 km – Route 125: 8 km
Dogs allowed: Yes

Bazinet Refuge - National Trail
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses
Distance from reception: 300 m (Bazinet Domain Outfitter)
Dogs allowed: Yes

Boule Refuge - National Trail
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses
Distance from reception: 8 km (corner of Lac Émile Street and Chutes-à-Bull Road)
Dogs allowed: Yes

Lavigne Refuge - National Trail
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses
Distance from reception: 3 km (Farm Road) – 7.1 km (Swaggin Refuge)
Dogs allowed: Yes

Swaggin Refuge - National Trail
Capacity: 20 people - 6 mattresses
Distance from reception: 30 m
Dogs allowed: No

The Chute-à-Bull Regional Park is a site where nature and culture converge, forming an exceptional tourist attraction. A worthy representative of the local heritage of Saint-Côme, the park welcomes you to the site of a former lumberjack camp where you have access to hiking trails and several waterfalls, including an 18-meter-high waterfall. Additionally, in summer as well as in winter, you can extend your stay thanks to the 3 equipped refuges.

Belvedere Refuge - Chute-à-Bull Regional Park
Capacity: 6 people - 6 mattresses
Distance from reception: 1 km
Dogs allowed: No

Guardian Refuge - Chute-à-Bull Regional Park
Capacity: 4 people - 4 mattresses
Distance from reception: 0.2 km
Dogs allowed: Yes

Draveurs Refuge - Chute-à-Bull Regional Park
Capacity: 4 people - 4 mattresses
Distance from reception: 0.4 km
Dogs allowed: No

The Sept-Chutes Regional Park offers the most beautiful viewpoints in Matawinie. A classic destination for hiking enthusiasts in the region, it presents breathtaking landscapes of the Laurentian mountain ranges! Between the maple grove of Mount Barrière (610 meters) and the rocky ridges of Mount Brassard (650 meters), you will find unique and diverse scenery.

Canopy Refuge - Sept-Chutes Regional Park
Capacity: 6 people - 4 mattresses and 1 futon
Distance from reception: 2.8 km (departure from reception, difficult trail) / 2.8 km (departure from Grenier Road parking lot, intermediate trail)
Dogs allowed: No

Starlit Refuge - Sept-Chutes Regional Park
Capacity: 6 people - 4 mattresses and 1 futon
Distance from reception: 1.8 km from reception (difficult) / 3.2 km from Grenier Road parking lot (intermediate)
Dogs allowed: No

Seventh Heaven Refuge - Sept-Chutes Regional Park
Capacity: 6 people - 4 mattresses and 1 futon
Distance from reception: 1.8 km from reception (difficult) / 3.2 km from Grenier Road parking lot (intermediate)
Dogs allowed: Yes

Covering over 150 km², the Ouareau Forest Regional Park offers vast territory for outdoor enthusiasts. It is accessible from the following sectors: Massif, Grande-Jetée, Grande-Vallée, Pont Suspendu, and Contreforts. The park features a mountainous massif incorporating a network of multifunctional trails (hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing) spanning 120 km. Numerous refuges and rustic camping sites allow hikers to extend their stay.

Perched High Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Contreforts sector
Capacity: 6 people - 4 mattresses and 1 futon
Distance from reception: 2.5 km from parking, Pont Suspendu sector (junction of ch. de la Forêt Ouareau and rte 347)
Dogs allowed: No

White Duck Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 6 people - 4 mattresses, 1 futon on site
Distance from reception: 0.75 km
Dogs allowed: No

Suspension Bridge Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park
Capacity: 4 people - 4 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: Winter: 2.5 km (Parking located at the junction of ch. de la Forêt Ouareau and rte 347) • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: No

Capucines Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Pont-Suspendu sector
Capacity: 6 people - 6 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: Summer: 0.5 km, Winter: 3 km (Parking located at the junction of ch. de la Forêt Ouareau and rte 347) • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: Yes

Toussaint Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: 7.4 km • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: Yes

Raven Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 6 people - 6 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: 5.4 km • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: No

Otter Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 2 people - 2 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: 4 km • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: No

Pelletier Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: 2 km • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: No

Prud'homme Refuge - Ouareau Forest Regional Park, Massif sector
Capacity: 8 people - 8 mattresses on site
Distance from reception: 8 km • Intermediate difficulty
Dogs allowed: No