La Mauricie National Park of Canada
Canoeing
Le lac Édouard © Parcs Canada/Mark Mills La Mauricie National Park, in association with Locationcanot.com, gives you the opportunity to rent a boat. Discover the park on the path of the paddle. Some thirty lakes are directly accessible from the Parkway or through well-maintained portages.
Boat Rental
La Mauricie National Park has three boat rental sites on his territory:
- Shewenegan Picnic Area
- Wapizagonke Picnic Area
- Lac Édouard Picnic Area
Boat rental sites schedule of services
Rates
Canoe and rowboat rentals
Canoe and rowboat rentals include life jackets and paddles.
Please note that taxes are included in the prices.
Group rates are available during the entire operating season.
| Length of time |
1 hour |
4 hours |
1 day |
| One day or less |
$12 |
$24 |
$36 |
| 2 days (per day) |
- |
- |
$32 |
| 3 days or more (per day ) |
- |
- |
$30 |
Groups of youth (6 to 16 years old)
(5 watercrafts or more, minimum 10 persons) |
- |
- |
$18 |
Other groups
(5 watercrafts or more, minimum 10 persons) |
- |
- |
$24 |
Light canoes
Light canoes are also available at the same price as standard-weight canoes.
Kayak rentals
Kayak rentals include life jackets and paddles.
Please note that taxes are included in the prices.
| Length of time |
1 hour |
4 heure |
1 day |
| Single kayak |
$15 |
$25 |
$40 |
| Double kayak |
$17 |
$30 |
$45 |
Equipment rentals
Equipment rentals are valid for the entire day.
Please note that taxes are included in the prices.
| Equipment |
Price |
| Life jacket |
$6 |
| Paddle |
$4 |
Reservations
It is possible to rent boats at www.locationcanot.com.
Possible Destinations
Anticagamac Lake
The 2.4-km portage between Wapizagonke Lake and Anticagamac Lake is well worth the effort. From the very first moment you see it, you will be awed by the grandeur of the cliff overhanging the great bay. Proceeding northward, you will soon find yourself paddling through fabulous water gardens. Glide through the meandering waterway softly, and keep your eyes open: this lake is renowned for the abundance and diversity of its wildlife. An unforgettable experience!
Waber Falls
This one-day trip involves an 8-km stretch by canoe on Wapizagonke Lake, followed by a 6-km hike. Luckily, though, you don't have to portage. Your efforts will be rewarded by some of the most majestic sceneries on the Wapizagonke and Anticagamac lakes. And what bliss, after all your exertion, to cool off under some of the finest waterfalls in the park! Be careful, and take your time.
Wapizagonke Lake
As you paddle along the shore of Wapizagonke Lake, you will be astounded at the sheer diversity of the waterscapes: beaches alternating with cliffs, marshy inlets succeeding crystal-clear streams flowing into the lake. As for the aquatic wildlife of the region, it shows a clear preference for the grass-fringed bays and lake outlets.
What you need to know
- Pets are not allowed on boats.
- Stopping over on islands and lighting fires on shores is prohibited.
- It is mandatory to carry safety equipment inside the boat (a flotation device, a buoyant heaving line at least 15 m long, a bailer and a sound signalling device).
- You must pack out your garbage.