By their exceptional environment, the activities they offer or their location, these are dream-worthy campgrounds! If you can’t make up your mind between all the options available to you (which is understandable, as there are about 800 campgrounds in Quebec!), here are five favourite that are sure to please.
Saguenay - Val-Jalbert Historical Village and Campground
www.valjalbert.com
Are you a Québécois culture enthusiast? This history and nostalgia filled location is perfect for you! Campers at the Val-Jalbert Historical Village’s campground are right next to the beautiful historic village. At this open-air museum, they can visit several period wooden buildings, including a convent school, a post office and a general store. Visitors can even take a cable car ride! The campground is comprised of 190 campsites, many wooden lean to structures for tents as well as 15 mini-cottages. In the heart of the campground is a breathtaking natural waterfall, as beautiful during the day as during the night. But these are not its only features: campers have access to lengthy hiking and bike trails and can take a swim in the outside heated pool.
Estrie - Camping Nature Plein air
www.campingnaturepleinair.com
What makes this little corner of paradise stand out is its location: Mansonville, on the shores of the Missisquoi River. Therefore, all activities associated with this type of waterway are available, from fishing to swimming, or more physical activities like kayak or canoe excursions. Each summer, several events are organized on the grounds or in the village. Not only visitor favourites, like “Camper’s Halloween,” but also more creative events such as the Esprit de Potton Festival, a local celebration of the township’s artisans, agri-food businesses and talents. The festival also features musical performances, bingo, fireworks displays and activities for the kids.
Outaouais - Camping Haut-Des-Côtes
www.campinghautdescotes.com
Located by the shores of magnificent Simon Lake at Chénéville near Gatineau, this campground is much loved by families. The owners are so confident that their clients will be happy, that they will reimburse the rental fee if you are not satisfied with the initial campsite. The sites are very large and campers can access 2 km of the lake and their three private beaches. You can fish for brook trout in the stocked lake. Further away, those who wish can wander the waters by row boat, pedalo or kayak. An ATV trail is also available for the enjoyment of teenagers and adults. Even the children are taken care of with a park designed to keep them entertained for hours.
Beauce - Camping La Vallée beauceronne
www.lavalleebeauceronne.com
It is with a warm and family-friendly atmosphere that La Vallée beauceronne campground opens its doors to you. The owners, Solange, Pierre and Pierre-Luc, have taken on the mission of giving their clients the opportunity of experiencing the unique spirit of the Beauce region. The location comprises terraced sites cut into the mountain, offering grandiose views. Lakes, playground modules, slides and splash pads will quickly win over the little ones. The big kids can take advantage, among others, of a fishing area as well as pedalo and kayak rentals. For the more athletic, a BMX trail and several sports fields (soccer, volleyball, pétanque, shuffleboard, etc.) are provided. New this year, two heated pools and four perimeter overflow spas – for adults only – have been added for total relaxation!
Bas-Saint-Laurent - Camping de la rivière Matane
www.campingmatane.com
Gaspésie is one of Quebec’s most beautiful regions, but Percé Rock and the delicious seafood are far from being the only attractions! The Camping de la rivière Matane campground is on its own worth checking out. What makes it unique? The tranquility of the site is ideal for recharging your batteries. It comprises vast expanses of forest to help you find inner peace and connect with nature. At a short distance, you can visit the village of Matane and take advantage of its many entertainment options (for those who like to alternate periods of relaxation with activity!).
And now you know where to plan next year’s summer vacation! Want to find out more about the various campgrounds in your region? Visit campingquebec.com or watch Vie de camping on boreale.tv.