Lac Taureau Regional Park is a vast outdoor destination surrounding the 95 km² Lac Taureau reservoir in Saint-Michel-des-Saints.
Location: Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière, QC
Season: Open for all seasons
With around 270 km of shoreline, 45 islands, extensive sandy beaches, and large forested areas, the park is especially suited to water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and winter adventures.
Best Features
- 95 km² lake with approximately 270 km of shoreline
- More than 40 islands and numerous bays
- Over 30 km of sandy shoreline
- Sandy beaches ideal for swimming and relaxation
- Island and lakeside camping
- Thematic cruises aboard the Le Saindon
Why It's Popular
Lac Taureau Regional Park is popular for its combination of large open-water scenery, sandy beaches, islands, camping, and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy a classic summer lake getaway with swimming, boating, paddling, and hiking, while winter brings snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and dogsledding opportunities.
Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boating, Hiking, Camping, Scenic Cruises, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Dogsledding, Snowmobiling
Camping Sites, Island Camping, Boat Launches, Canoe Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Paddleboard Rentals, Picnic Tables, Toilets, Changing Rooms, Drinking Water, RV Dump Stations, Parking
Lakeside Escape, Beach Relaxation, Island Exploration, Wilderness Camping, Water Adventure, Scenic Hiking, Winter Adventure, Nature Discovery
