Parc national de la Yamaska 🍁 — Nature Escape Close to Montréal

• 🏞️ Type: National Park (SEPAQ)

• 📍 Location: Near Granby, Québec

• ⏱️ Time to spend: 1 day or overnight

• 💡 Best season: Summer for swimming, autumn for foliage

A Playground for Outdoor Lovers

Parc national de la Yamaska is a perfect nature getaway just an hour from Montréal, offering a beautiful mix of outdoor adventures. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, swimming, or camping, this SEPAQ park has it all. The large sandy beach by the reservoir is perfect for a refreshing swim on hot summer days, and the bike lanes winding through the forest make it a great spot for cycling enthusiasts.

You can also camp overnight or stay in one of the park’s refuges if you want to extend your stay and fully enjoy the calm of nature. In the fall, the park turns into a burst of golden and red foliage, making every corner feel like a painting.

If you bike to the park, you can camp for around 11$ per night as part of the Sepaq program: "Welcome to the cyclist!".