Dates and hours of operation
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park is open every day of the year, including holidays.
Day visitors can come to the park from sunrise to 10 pm.
At all times, visitors are responsible for their own safety and must be self-sufficient in any emergency situation.
Summer season
From May 14 to October 25, 2026, with a gradual start and end of the season.
| Entrances | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | May 28 to October 12, 2026 |
| Reception buildings | |
|---|---|
| Gateway (with staff) | |
| May 14 to 29, 2026 | From 9 am to 4:30 pm |
| May 30 to June 17, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| June 18 to September 7, 2026 | From 7:30 am to 9 pm |
| September 8 to October 25, 2026 | From 9 am to 4:30 pm |
| Gateway (automated payment terminals) | At all times |
| Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre | From 9 am to 4:30 pm |
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Mathieu Visitor Reception Centres | Closed |
| Parkway | |
|---|---|
| Section from the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot | Open |
| The entire Parkway | May 28 to October 12, 2026 |
| Section from the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance to Lac Bouchard | October 12 to 25, 2026 |
Entry pass
Visitors must always have their entry pass with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as is the seasonal summer pass. From sunrise to 10 pm, day visitors must pay their daily entry fee to on-site staff or at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Saint-Gérard and Saint-Mathieu entrances.
| Purchase of the seasonal summer pass | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | |
| The Early Bird seasonal entry pass | May 14 to 31, 2026 |
| Seasonal entry pass | May 14 to October 25, 2026 |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | |
| The Early Bird seasonal entry pass | May 28 to 31, 2026 |
| Seasonal entry pass | May 28 to October 12, 2026 |
* The seasonal entry pass for summer 2026 is only available for purchase at La Mauricie National Park.
Camping and accommodations
| Rivière à la Pêche Campground and oTENTiks (with services) | May 15 to October 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rivière à la Pêche Campground and oTENTiks (no electricity or drinking water, reservations must be made on-site) | October 12 to 25, 2026 |
| Mistagance Campground and oTENTiks | May 29 to October 12, 2026 |
| Wapizagonke Campground
* The pedestrian camping will be open starting June 26, 2026. |
June 19 to September 7, 2026 |
| La Clairière group campground | June 26 to October 12, 2026 |
| Backcountry camping with a fire pit in these areas: Lac Wapizagonke, Lac du Caribou, Baie Cobb, Baie des Onze Îles, Lac Édouard, Lac Marie, Lac Isaïe and Lac à la Pêche | May 29 to October 12, 2026 |
| Backcountry camping without a fire pit in these areas: Lac Dauphinais, Lac des Cinq, Lac Waber and Lac Anticagamac | June 12 to September 7, 2026 |
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles cabins | May 15 to October 25, 2026 |
| W8banaki and Andrew lodges | May 15 to October 25, 2026 |
| Launch of summer 2026 camping, accommodation and fishing reservations in the Parks Canada reservation system | February 4, 2026, at 8 am |
Equipment rental
| Boat and Equipment Rental Centres | |
|---|---|
| Wapizagonke Picnic Area | |
| May 28 to October 12, 2026 | From 8 am to 8 pm |
| Lac Edouard and Shewenegan Picnic Areas | |
| May 28 to June 18, 2026 | Friday from 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm |
| June 19 to September 7, 2026 | From 8 am to 8 pm |
| September 8 to October 12, 2026 | Friday from 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm |
| Bedding and camping equipment rental | |
|---|---|
| June 1 to October 12, 2026 | |
Food service
| Shewenegan Pizzeria | |
|---|---|
| Shewenegan Picnic Area | |
| June 19 to September 7, 2026 | Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm |
| September 8 to October 12, 2026 | Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm |
* Dates and hours of operation may be added to Google Maps.
Winter season
December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026
| Entrances | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance
* The Parkway is open to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot. |
Open |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed |
| Reception buildings | |
|---|---|
| Gateway (with staff) | From 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Gateway (automated payment terminals) | At all times |
| Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre | From 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Mathieu Visitor Reception Centres | Closed |
Entry and activity passes
Visitors must always have their entry and activity passes (for cross-country skiing) with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as are the seasonal winter entry and activity passes. From sunrise to 10 pm, day visitors must pay their daily entry and activity fees (for cross-country skiing) to on-site staff or at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.
| Purchase of the seasonal winter passes (entry and activity) | |
|---|---|
| Gateway at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance or Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre | December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 |
* The seasonal entry and activity passes for winter 2025-2026 is only available for purchase at La Mauricie National Park.
Camping and accommodations
Winter camping
|
December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles cabins | December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 |
| W8banaki and Andrew lodges | December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 |
| Launch of winter 2026-2027 oTENTiks in the Rivière à la Pêche sector and Saint-Jean-des-Piles cabin reservations in the Parks Canada reservation system | September 16, 2026, at 8 am |
Equipment rental
| Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre | |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 to March 29, 2026 | From 8:30 am to 4 pm |
Spring low season
March 30 to May 13, 2026 (limited services)
| Entrances | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance
* The Parkway is open to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot. |
Open |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed |
Entry pass
Visitors must always have their entry pass with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as is the seasonal pass from the previous winter. The daily entry fee can be paid at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.
Fall low season
From October 26 to December 10, 2026 (limited services)
| Entrances | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance
* The Parkway is open to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot. |
Open |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed |
Entry pass
Visitors must always have their entry pass with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as is the seasonal pass from the previous summer. The daily entry fee can be paid at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.
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