There’s a special place in the hell we imagine for people who make donuts in seadoos by the beach in summer, when we’re trying to spend a quiet afternoon in the sun.
We’ve all been there – and sometimes, we’re not going to lie, we have – but for a break and a swim on a beach without the anguish of noise and chaos, we’ve got the perfect place…
Mont-Tremblant National Park
We love Mont-Tremblant for its Observatory of the Stars (and we’re not forgetting the Perseids. ..), and of course for its ski resort, but in summer, we can enjoy another aspect of this part of Quebec: the Parc National du Mont-Tremblant.
It was the first national park to be created in Quebec, in 1895, just after the establishment of a railroad line in the region – a hub for trans-Canadian and American trade with Europe. It is the 3rd in Canada (and 6th in North America) to have been protected for its precious nature and ecosystems as early as possible (like Yosemite, Yellowstone and Sequoia), and today, you can still wander through this unspoiled natural setting.
Parc du Mont-Tremblant is 1510 km2 in size, with over 400 lakes and streams, and 6 major rivers – it’s a great place for canoeing. The park has a rich and varied ecosystem, with 40 species of mammal, including the wolf. Nature is unspoilt and wild.
Crémaillère beach and Chute-du-Diable
The Crémaillère beach is located in the Diable sector, a river where you can canoe and kayak – and hike through the forest to the Chute-du-Diable.
La Crémaillère beach is on the shores of Lake Monroe, where you can park, picnic and rent a kayak or canoe. You can spend the afternoon there, or make the loop to the waterfall and come back for a dip after a good walk… Swimming is unsupervised, so be sure to take the time.
Practical info
Of course, don’t forget your sun cream, gougounes, sarong, hat and bottle of water!
Admission to Parc National du Mont-Tremblant is $10.10 for adults and free for children (17 and under).
For boat rental rates, click here!
Have a great day at the beach!