Yamaska National Park in Quebec, Canada - map and visitor information
Parc national de la Yamaska surrounds Réservoir Choinière near Granby in Québec's Eastern Townships. Cycling, walking and seasonal paddling make it a practical reservoir-based outing. Campers must plan around a non-potable water advisory, and part of the La Pinède trail is closed for hazardous-tree work.
Reservoir routes and seasonal water activities
- Ride the 19 km cycling route around the reservoir.
- Watch waterfowl and shorebirds from designated routes.
- Choose a campsite, ready-to-camp unit or Nature cabin with the appropriate services.
Check water service and trail access
Fees, hours, and seasonal access
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily park entry | CAD 10.30 per adult age 18 or older, including taxes. Ages 0–17 enter free but need authorization. Overnight stays cost extra. |
| Seasonal beach parking | An additional parking charge applies on days when the beach is supervised. Confirm the charge and buy the appropriate parking authorization for a summer beach visit. |
| Campground water | A non-potable water advisory applies indefinitely in the camping sector. Le Maxime center, the beach pavilion and the five Nature cabins are excluded. |
| La Pinède trail | The section between Chemin Maxime access and the La Digue junction is closed indefinitely for hazardous-tree removal. |
| Seasons | The park is accessible year-round. Camping and rental services have separate seasons; check the selected facility rather than assuming summer services operate in winter. |
Read the water and trail notice before a camping trip.
Plan a safe water supply
Bring drinking water or use the designated potable-water points. The advisory allows campground water for showering. A drinking-water dispenser is at washroom block 2 near Les Mésanges, and an RV tank-fill point is at the beach pavilion. Check that the needed service is operating for your dates.
Stay on open routes
Respect the La Pinède closure and stay on developed trails. Do not feed wildlife or leave food unattended. Gasoline-powered boat motors are prohibited on the reservoir. Dogs can use only authorized areas, so check the route and accommodation rules before bringing one.
Reserve accommodation and daily access separately
Use the official Yamaska page to reach campsite, ready-to-camp, cabin and beach-parking reservations. Buy daily access in advance. An overnight reservation does not replace the entry fee described in the Sépaq fee policy, and a full parking lot can still limit access to a sector.
Arrive at the Roxton Pond park entrance
The park contact address is 1780 Boulevard David-Bouchard, Roxton Pond, Québec J0E 1Z0. From Montréal, the official route uses Autoroute 10 exit 68 and Route 139 toward Boulevard David-Bouchard. Use the directions and service information to identify your starting point before arrival.
Nearby regional parks by road
Parc national du Mont-Orford is a regional option toward Orford, with distinct Lac-Stukely and Lac-Fraser entrances. Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno is another drive toward the Montréal area, reached from Rang des Vingt-Cinq Est in Saint-Bruno. Choose the entrance that fits your onward route.
Choose a land or water outing
The reservoir cycling circuit connects forest views and rest stops. Walkers can choose designated loop routes while avoiding the closed La Pinède section. Canoes and kayaks are rented seasonally; verify the rental schedule before relying on a boat being available.
Fishing requires the provincial license and park access authorization. Respect species seasons and the reservoir's prohibition on yellow-perch fishing. Night fishing is not permitted from Savage-Mills or the secondary entrances.
Campgrounds, cabins and the beach pavilion
Developed campsites offer different utility levels, while ready-to-camp units and five Nature cabins provide roofed options. The camping-sector water advisory does not apply to the Nature cabins. The beach pavilion has mobility access, and the park lists equipment rentals appropriate to the season. Confirm winter services separately.
About Yamaska
A reservoir that became a park
The dam and dike were built in the 1970s to regulate Rivière Yamaska Nord. Réservoir Choinière filled during the 1977 spring thaw. Québec created a recreation park in 1983, and the 2001 Parks Act changes established its national-park status.
Migrating birds and changing shoreline
Canada geese, snow geese and shorebirds use the reservoir during migration. Seasonal water-level changes expose feeding areas along the shore. Maple woodland, regenerating forest and old fields add habitats around the water. Observe from the established trails.
Contact Yamaska park staff
Call 450-776-7182 for water service, camping or trail questions. Sépaq operates this Québec national park.
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