Voyageur Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ Voyageur
1313 Front Rd, Chute-à-Blondeau, ON K0B 1B0 (613) 674-2825 No. of Sites (416) 266 non-electrical sites, 150 electrical sites, 5 group sites Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - There are two (sites 50, and 53 in the Champlain section). All comfort stations and the main registration office are barrier-free. Operating Dates: May 10, 2019 to October 15, 2019 |
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Terrain: Mixed bush of pines and deciduous trees. Extensive marshland along the park’s north shore. Good balance of sun and shade areas.
Staff: Not very helpful. Did not give us a map or directions to our site.
Bathrooms: Regular vault toilets. Sink outside was boarded up so you have to go looking for a water faucet to wash your hands.
Shower: Five - at each of the comfort stations, one one each campground plus an additional one on the Champlain campground. Showers were
clean and hot enough, but the water kept turning itself off too early and you would have to push a button to turn it back on again.
Beach: 4 large sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas.
Outdoor Water Faucets: well placed through out the park
Hiking Trails: Coureur des Bois Trail - 1.5km loop, 45 minutes, easy to moderate
This trail is the main park hiking trail. It winds through several terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Interpretive plaques are located at spots of interest.
A second walking trail links Champlain Campground to the day-use area. It is linear and is easy to navigate. A one-way trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes at a leisurely pace.
Pet Amenities: There are 2 dog beaches
Playground: There are climbing bars at the beach in the Champlain campground.
Park Store: Located at the main beach (day use area). Groceries, canned goods and beverages and camping supplies such as firewood, ice, insect repellent, sunscreen, tent pegs, ponchos, batteries, flashlights and tarps are available. A fast food section offers breakfast meals as well as burgers, hot dogs, fries, sandwiches, ice cream (both soft and hard) and confectionery treats.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Visitors can rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks at the boat rental facility located in the day-use area. A large group barbeque is also available for rent at the day-use picnic area.
For those requiring camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags and cook stoves are available for rent at the main registration office.
Staff: Not very helpful. Did not give us a map or directions to our site.
Bathrooms: Regular vault toilets. Sink outside was boarded up so you have to go looking for a water faucet to wash your hands.
Shower: Five - at each of the comfort stations, one one each campground plus an additional one on the Champlain campground. Showers were
clean and hot enough, but the water kept turning itself off too early and you would have to push a button to turn it back on again.
Beach: 4 large sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas.
Outdoor Water Faucets: well placed through out the park
Hiking Trails: Coureur des Bois Trail - 1.5km loop, 45 minutes, easy to moderate
This trail is the main park hiking trail. It winds through several terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Interpretive plaques are located at spots of interest.
A second walking trail links Champlain Campground to the day-use area. It is linear and is easy to navigate. A one-way trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes at a leisurely pace.
Pet Amenities: There are 2 dog beaches
Playground: There are climbing bars at the beach in the Champlain campground.
Park Store: Located at the main beach (day use area). Groceries, canned goods and beverages and camping supplies such as firewood, ice, insect repellent, sunscreen, tent pegs, ponchos, batteries, flashlights and tarps are available. A fast food section offers breakfast meals as well as burgers, hot dogs, fries, sandwiches, ice cream (both soft and hard) and confectionery treats.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Visitors can rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks at the boat rental facility located in the day-use area. A large group barbeque is also available for rent at the day-use picnic area.
For those requiring camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags and cook stoves are available for rent at the main registration office.
Things To Do At Voyageur Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Hiking
- Biking
- Picnicking
- Discovery Program : In July & August. Bring along your Discovery Activity Book (or pick one up at the Drop-in), and use the equipment and materials provided to explore the park, observe plants and animals, and discover the wonders of nature. Be sure to share your observations with park staff, take the Discovery Ranger Pledge and receive your very own Discover Ranger Button! For more information keep an eye out for weekly calendar of events posted throughout the park.
- From mid-December to mid-March, the park operates and maintains a 10 km groomed and trackset cross-country ski trail. Trail lengths are arranged in 3 km, 7 km and 10 km loops. The terrain is relatively flat and is generally preferred by beginner to intermediate level skiers.
- Those on snowshoes are welcome to explore any sections in the park but are not permitted on the ski trails.
- Fishing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Hiking
- Biking
- Picnicking
- Discovery Program : In July & August. Bring along your Discovery Activity Book (or pick one up at the Drop-in), and use the equipment and materials provided to explore the park, observe plants and animals, and discover the wonders of nature. Be sure to share your observations with park staff, take the Discovery Ranger Pledge and receive your very own Discover Ranger Button! For more information keep an eye out for weekly calendar of events posted throughout the park.
- From mid-December to mid-March, the park operates and maintains a 10 km groomed and trackset cross-country ski trail. Trail lengths are arranged in 3 km, 7 km and 10 km loops. The terrain is relatively flat and is generally preferred by beginner to intermediate level skiers.
- Those on snowshoes are welcome to explore any sections in the park but are not permitted on the ski trails.
Attractions And Places To Go Near Voyageur Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Hawkesbury, Ontario
- Arbraska Rigaud (zip lining) in Rigaud, Quebec
- Macdonell-Williamson Heritage House in East Hawkesbury, Ontario
- Carillon Canal (Lock) in St. Andre d'Argenteuil, Quebec
- Garden Path Homemade Soap in Vankleek Hill, Ontario
Closest City (town) - Hawkesbury, Ontario
- Arbraska Rigaud (zip lining) in Rigaud, Quebec
- Macdonell-Williamson Heritage House in East Hawkesbury, Ontario
- Carillon Canal (Lock) in St. Andre d'Argenteuil, Quebec
- Garden Path Homemade Soap in Vankleek Hill, Ontario
Directions:
Voyageur Provincial Park is about an hour and 15 minutes east of Ottawa via Highway 17. It is on the border of Ontario and Quebec.
Signs For Directions To Park - Easy to see and to follow.
Voyageur Provincial Park is about an hour and 15 minutes east of Ottawa via Highway 17. It is on the border of Ontario and Quebec.
Signs For Directions To Park - Easy to see and to follow.