Rivière du Diable, Mont-Tremblant National Park

Easy river meanders in Québec’s oldest park.

Québec’s first national park is a big Laurentian wilderness of lakes and rivers, and the Diable is its signature paddle. The Méandres descent is an easy, shuttle-supported half day through tight bends and past sandy beaches; the 22 km canoe-camping run adds class I–II rapids and a night out. With rentals at nine centres, it is easy to add a lake paddle on Lac Monroe.

At a glance

Park

1,510 km², created 1895

Méandres de la Diable

Easy 4-hr descent with shuttle

Canoe-camping

22 km with 10 class I–II rapids

Rentals

9 centres, including Lac-Monroe and La Crémaillère

Motors

Gas and electric motors banned on most lakes

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate

What’s here

• Flatwater
• Multi-day trips
• Paddle-in camping
• Motor-free water
• Boat rentals
• Guided tours
• Paddleboarding
• Swimming
• Fishing

Rentals, guides and shops

• Sépaq rental centres

  Canoes, solo and tandem kayaks and paddleboards at nine spots in the park, plus the self-guided Méandres shuttle.

• D-Tour

  Guided half-day canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips on the Méandres de la Diable, from $108.

Where to stay

• cabinSépaq ready-to-camp

  Furnished canvas tents in the park, including 53 cube-shaped Étoile units in La Diable sector.

  In the park
• hotelHôtel Quintessence

  Small luxury hotel on Lac Tremblant.

  25 min drive
• hostelAuberge Manitonga

  Friendly hostel with dorms and private rooms near the Tremblant resort.

  25 min drive

Nearby

• Via Ferrata du Diable · In the park

  Guided climbing route on the Vache Noire cliff, with rope bridges and walkways high above the river.

• Chute du Diable · In the park

  Waterfall on the Diable with a short trail, often paired with the Corniche lookout.

• Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant · 25 min drive

  Outdoor Nordic baths beside the Diable, a good stop after a day on the water.

• P’tit Train du Nord · 25 min drive

  Rail-trail through the Laurentians for an easy bike day.

Getting there

• Montréal-Trudeau International (YUL) · about 2 hr 10 min drive
• Montréal · about 2 hr
• Ottawa · about 2.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps