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Summer is coming and we’re ready to put our hand to the fire that the official activity of the summer season will be CAMPING! Whether you’re used to living in a nylon tent or you want to learn about the joys of this outdoor lifestyle, here are a few suggestions of campsites to visit in the Outaouais this summer! Take inventory of your equipment and get ready to experience magical moments in the quiet of nature.
At Camping du Pont Blanc, 30 of the 40 pitches are dedicated to wilderness camping. A great place to start! You’ll have access to internet, electricity and sanitary facilities at various points on the site.
The Parc des Montagnes Noires campground in Ripon, in the Petite Nation region, offers you a vast outdoor space. Choose an individual campsite without services or opt for the group site with eight campsites without services.
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Discover the different intimate sites of Leslie Park Campground. These are located in the heart of a beautiful forest. Take advantage of the beautiful beach to relax and the shallow waters to cool off with your family.
Discover a campground that is out of the ordinary. Camping Insolite CarpeDiem offers intimate sites on the shores of beautiful Lake Edja that can accommodate one or more tents at a time. Let yourself be tempted by a unique experience and spend the night in a tent suspended from the trees.
The Lac Écho campground in the Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve is the perfect place to disconnect and get away from it all. The natural surroundings are lush, and the scenery is well worth the trip!
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If you like to be near water, this is the place to be this summer! With its many bodies of water and three campgrounds (Lac Rapide, Lac Savary and Lac de la Vieille), it’s a dream location for fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. It’s also a favourite spot for canoe-camping!
A regional highlight: camping in Gatineau Park. Each campground offers a private natural setting, and the range of outdoor activities is almost unlimited.
Head to the Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois and participate in a variety of activities once you’re there: hiking, obstacle course, zip line, archery and more. Sit by the campfire or participate in a forest survival workshop.
Very versatile, the Plaisance National Park Campground appeals as much to wilderness camping enthusiasts as to those who prefer a little more comfort. Choose between serviced or unserviced sites and take advantage of the outdoor activities offered within the park.
Camping Baskatong is a magical place located in the center of the Outaouais. Discover the Baskatong reservoir in an enchanting setting and let yourself be charmed by the splendid panoramas offered by the forest or waterfront campsites. Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted.
Located in the village of Montebello, the municipal campground offers a relaxing getaway full of discoveries. Visit the Manoir Papineau National Historic Site, Fairmont Le Château Montebello and many nearby boutiques and restaurants.
The campsite is ideal for the whole family. You’ll find a magnificent lake and several quality facilities, including a modern children’s playground. Many activities are offered on site.
Spend your summer vacations on one of the 86 campsites nestling along the shores of the magnificent Lac 31 Milles. It’s also a paradise for fishing enthusiasts!
Enjoy the pleasures of camping on the shores of two lakes in Saint-André-Avellin. Discover facilities to please everyone: pools, spas, water games, playground, volleyball court, badminton and much more!
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Keen to go camping with the little family? Look no further. The Centre touristique du Lac-Simon campground is a destination of choice. With its sandy beach and many activities for little campers, it’s the perfect spot!
Camping Ange-Gardien offers a superb wooded site for campers with tents and RVs of all sizes. With an in-ground pool, live music evenings, convenience store and canteen on site, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect vacation!
Located in the picturesque village of Saint-André-Avellin, this family campground borders the banks of the Petite-Nation River. Whether you prefer to camp in a tent or with an RV, you’ll find a space to suit your needs.
Spend some family time near Gatineau Park and Canada’s capital at Cantley Campground. The facilities are sure to please young and old alike! Try your luck at miniature golf, play a game of pétanque or horseshoes and have fun in the many outdoor games.
Discover a family-friendly campground! Nestled in Gracefield, just an hour from Gatineau, this campground offers 130 sites, 2 sanitary blocks, a laundry room and a boat launch.
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A traveler at heart, I love to explore forest trails and kayak on our beautiful lakes and rivers. For me, every outdoor adventure is done in duo with my canine best friend and ends with good food and a local microbrewery beer! The Outaouais is my adopted region and a huge territory to discover where nature is never far away!