«Get Lost» Circuit

1 wildlife reserve, 2 national parks, that is what awaits you in Abitibi-Témiscamingue!

Our Abitibi-Témiscamingue, it’s three gems of the SEPAQ to discover… or rediscover! Whether you arrive from the South of Quebec or from Ontario, you will be welcomed with a truly astonishing nature: the Réserve Faunique La Vérendrye (La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve) in the Vallée-de-l’Or, or the Parc National d’Opémican (Opémican’s National Park) in Témiscamingue. And, if you keep going North, you will fall under the spell of the Parc National d’Aiguebelle (Aiguebelle’s National Park), well known beyond our frontiers. A perfect course to live the area 100% into outdoors mode. With its raw landscapes and its thousands of lakes and rivers, one thing is sure: there’s enough freedom here to get lost in!

+ 950 km of nautical routes

+ 80 km of trails

+ 1000 campsites

The canoe-camping and fishing paradise

The Réserve Faunique La Vérendrye

The Réserve Faunique La Vérendrye is the ideal spot for a canoe-camping excursion. With its 800 km of well cared for courses and more than 500 camping sites, this reserve offers to its visitors an authentic experience at the heart of a wild nature. To discover one of the best fishing and camping spots, plan a stay at the Camping Baie des Sables (Baie des Sables Camping), 100 km away from Val-d’Or. Then keep going towards one of our national parks, the Parc national d’Aiguebelle. Explore its territory spreading from Rouyn-Noranda to Abitibi-Ouest (Abitibi-West).

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A wild nature to explore on a canoe or on a hike

The Parc National d’Aiguebelle

The Parc National d’Aiguebelle invites you to an adventure at the heart of a preserved nature. Load your canoe and your essentials and go on an adventure on the paddling course of the Lac La Haie and the Lac Sault, a perfect itinerary to discover the panorama of the fault lakes, offering breathtaking landscapes and a great sport challenge for the adventurers. If you prefer to explore the territory on foot on the hiking trails, the Sentier de la Traverse will have you cross a suspended bridge, discover different geological elements such as volcanic pillow lavas formations and giants’ pots, all of this while you can immerse yourself into the tranquility of this exceptional nature.

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To the discovery of the Opémika waterfall and historical treasures

The Parc National d’Opémican

The Parc National d’Opémican is a true paradise for nature lovers. Explore the rapids and the Opémika waterfall by taking the Sentier de la Grande-Chute (de la Grande-Chute Trail), which offers an impressive spectacle, and go on an adventure on the Sentier de la Paroi-aux-Faucons, an exceptional site for wildlife observation. The patrimonial course will unveil to you the history of this unique territory, while the paddling course of the Opémican crescent will allow you to live an unforgettable on-the-water experience. The cycling trails, which offer you breathtaking views, complete a range of activities, all in the heart of national parks.

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