{"id":57607,"date":"2026-03-17T14:50:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/tucked-between-montreal-and-ottawa-is-canadas-scenic-riverside-park-with-beaches-camping-and-trails\/17\/03\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:50:59","slug":"tucked-between-montreal-and-ottawa-is-canadas-scenic-riverside-park-with-beaches-camping-and-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/tucked-between-montreal-and-ottawa-is-canadas-scenic-riverside-park-with-beaches-camping-and-trails\/17\/03\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tucked Between Montreal And Ottawa Is Canada&#8217;s Scenic Riverside Park With Beaches, Camping, And Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/travel\/background\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:more than 330 provincial parks in Ontario;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;more than 330 provincial parks in Ontario&quot;}\" class=\"link \">more than 330 provincial parks in Ontario<\/a>, which draw in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/travel\/background\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:11 million visitors;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;11 million visitors&quot;}\" class=\"link \">11 million visitors<\/a> to explore the great outdoors. Located between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islands.com\/1644224\/canada-canadian-destination-visit-charming-paris-france-europe-vibes-lower-cost-crowds-montreal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:charming Canadian destinations of Montreal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;charming Canadian destinations of Montreal&quot;}\" class=\"link \">charming Canadian destinations of Montreal<\/a> and Ottawa, known for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islands.com\/1712545\/skate-through-canadas-winter-wonderland-worlds-largest-natural-ice-rink\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:world's largest natural ice rink;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;world's largest natural ice rink&quot;}\" class=\"link \">world&#8217;s largest natural ice rink<\/a>, is a pretty riverside park with lots of fun activities in nature: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/park\/voyageur\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Voyageur Provincial Park;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Voyageur Provincial Park&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Voyageur Provincial Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Voyageur Provincial Park is on the Ottawa River, which forms the border between the two provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Paddling the safe bays and inlets on the lake-like river is popular, and canoes and kayaks are available to rent at the park. It&#8217;s also a top spot for fishing, birding \u2014 besides waterfowl, you might see bald eagles, osprey, or great blue herons \u2014 and spotting wildlife like turtles and frogs. In winter, the park transforms into a snowy wonderland, with 10 kilometers (6 miles) of groomed cross-country ski trails. But hitting the beaches and trails, and camping out under the stars, are some of the best things to do here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/4-big-changes-coming-southwest-101500345.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:4 Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines In 2026;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;4 Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines In 2026&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">4 Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines In 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\">Explore Voyageur Provincial Park&#8217;s beaches and trails<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sandy beach and swimming area at Voyageur Provincial Park, Ontario &#8211; Brandon&#8217;s Walks \/ YouTube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There are four beaches for swimming at Voyageur Provincial Park. Two are at the day-use picnic area, one is at Champlain campground, and the last is at Iroquois campground. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=7cb5b7d0-c533-4f56-88ea-faf6ba2187ff&amp;siteId=us-y4p&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d1fe4ff5-da63-34d9-a746-8f70a114b666&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=TripAdvisor&amp;linkText=Tripadvisor+reviewer&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAYil85M8-kUv3gSNT_gUMda_5EFjlLAqC6yETHXwovrL&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FShowUserReviews-g2222160-d2218188-r1026982568-Voyageur_Provincial_Park-East_Hawkesbury_Ontario.html&amp;spaceId=2719481\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:TripAdvisor;elmt:\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor reviewer;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:TripAdvisor;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;affiliate_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;ySellerName&quot;:&quot;TripAdvisor&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tripadvisor reviewer&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:true}\">Tripadvisor reviewer<\/a>\u00a0notes that &#8220;the river, with its clear and pleasant water, is perfect for swimming,&#8221; and all beaches in the park have sand. It&#8217;s perfect for a refreshing dip on a sunny summer&#8217;s day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Hikers will love exploring the three trails at Voyageur Provincial Park. The Coureur des Bois Trail is a 1.5-kilometer (0.9-mile) loop that will take about 45 minutes \u2014 it&#8217;s secluded in nature and rated as easy, showcasing the aquatic habitats here. The\u00a0Outaouais Trail is a 2.7-kilometer (1.7-mile) linear\u00a0route partly along the shoreline of Iroquois Bay, with a few places for fishing and some scenic viewpoints. The 3.6-kilometer (2.2-mile) W\u00e0w\u00e0shkesh\u00ec Trail has a few small hills but is flat overall \u2014 the route passes through dense cedar wood.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\">Planning your trip to Voyageur Provincial Park<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Green sign for Voyageur Provincial Park sign in Ontario\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"fig-image-round\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/feeGb3gKfsYbWvhkf3lm2Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/islands_423\/f59bbc60f08df5e17d2da9fa59e6ad56\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Green sign for Voyageur Provincial Park sign in Ontario &#8211; Colin Temple\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There are three campgrounds at the park if you want to spend a night here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/park\/voyageur\/camping\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Champlain, Iroquois, and Portage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Champlain, Iroquois, and Portage&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Champlain, Iroquois, and Portage<\/a>. The campgrounds have over 400 campsites between them, and all three have some sites with electrical hookups \u2014 there&#8217;s a total of 150 electrical hookup sites in the park \u2014 plus bathrooms, laundry facilities, and water taps. <a href=\"https:\/\/argosgirloutdoors.com\/2024\/08\/11\/visiting-voyageur-provincial-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Argos Girl Outdoors;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Argos Girl Outdoors&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Argos Girl Outdoors<\/a> reports her site was &#8220;decently private,&#8221; with lots of shade, and &#8220;a relaxing spot to unwind.&#8221; If you prefer peace and serenity while camping, reserve one of the dog-free or radio-free campsites at Iroquois campground. Champlain and Portage campgrounds are better for larger setups; a group campground is also available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Visitors will need a Day Use Permit (DUP) to visit Ontario Parks like Voyageur Provincial Park. The closest major airport is Montreal Trudeau International Airport, which is a 45-minute drive away from the park. To continue exploring more of Ontario&#8217;s breathtaking natural beauty, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islands.com\/1814901\/situated-between-toronto-ottawa-magical-kawartha-lakes-forest-brimming-rivers-islands-trails\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:magical Kawartha Lakes region;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;magical Kawartha Lakes region&quot;}\" class=\"link \">magical Kawartha Lakes region<\/a>, located west of Ottawa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Ready to discover more hidden gems and expert travel tips? <a href=\"https:\/\/subscribe.islands.com\/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=islands-NL-feed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Subscribe to our free newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Subscribe to our free newsletter&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Subscribe to our free newsletter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=islands.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:add us as a preferred search source;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;add us as a preferred search source&quot;}\" class=\"link \">add us as a preferred search source<\/a> for access to the world&#8217;s best-kept travel secrets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islands.com\/2121842\/voyageur-provincial-park-canada-tucked-between-montreal-ottawa-riverside-beaches-camping-trails-scenic\/?zsource=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:original article on Islands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;original article on Islands&quot;}\" class=\"link \">original article on Islands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.yahoo.com\/guides\/canada\/articles\/tucked-between-montreal-ottawa-canadas-174500330.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are more than 330 provincial parks in Ontario, which draw in some 11 million visitors to explore the great outdoors. 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