Timeline
09:00
Arrive at the Parc des Trois Soeurs parking lot. The park is free and open all day. If you are coming from the Deveriche sector, take the bridge over the Saint-Maurice river, turn left on Bourassa Street and follow the signs for 7 km. From the Bourassa sector, cross the bridge, turn left onto rue Bourassa for 5 km, continue on Canton Vallières Road for another 5 km, and take the forest path on the right to the end where the parking lot is located.
09:15
Walk the 11 km of trails. You will climb a difference in height of 280 m while enjoying views of the river and the hamlet of Carignan on the opposite bank. The park is linear, so you can turn back at any point that suits your energy.
11:00
Finish your walk near the campsite at Lake Bédard or back at the main parking area. Take a moment to rest and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the west bank.
12:00
Head back to your vehicle. If you need to cross the Saint-Maurice River, the shuttle service is available by reservation at +1-819-523-8134. There are no food or drink shops in the immediate vicinity, so plan to eat or drink before you arrive or after you return.
Local tip
The park is a linear municipal park, so you can tailor the length of your walk to how much time you have. It is best visited in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds.
Check before you go
- The park is free and open during daylight hours.
- If you need to cross the river, call the shuttle service at +1-819-523-8134 to reserve a spot.
- There are no food or drink shops at the park. Bring your own snacks and water.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to La Tuque (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).