Mont-Nixon
Scenic lookout in Québec
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Hike

Price

$

Est. Duration

1-2h

Belvédère du Mont-Nixon is a scenic lookout located in Québec, Canada, at latitude 46.2395 and longitude -74.4656.

🎒 Le Petit Mont Nixon – Laurentian Mountains, QC

A short, family-friendly trail with incredible views of the Laurentians, especially magical in autumn. 🍂

Trail details:

• 📍 Location: Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, near Lac-Supérieur

• 🥾 Distance: 1.9 km loop

• ⏱️ Duration: ~41 minutes

• ⛰️ Elevation gain: 97 m

• ⚡ Difficulty: Easy

• 🐾 Dog-friendly ✅

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly ✅

• 🚗 ~2h from Quebec City / ~1h30 from Montreal

🍂 Why go this fall:

✔️ Maple forest exploding with color

✔️ Quick, accessible trail — perfect with kids or dogs

✔️ Jaw-dropping views of the Laurentian Mountains

Tip: Only the Petit Mont Nixon loop is open — go early for a peaceful hike and the best light. In 2024, some hikers reported that the longuet loop Mont Nixon was closed so maybe verify if it’s still accurate.

Activity level
Age requirement

All ages

Seasonality

All seasons

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