Hello and welcome to the Forêt-la-Blanche website!
Please note that as of April 1, 2023, admission fees have changed, our new rates are displayed further down this page.
NEW! PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Chutes de Plaisance et Friends of Forêt-la-Blanche are now offering daily and season packages to give you access to those two beautiful sites. The daily packages allow you to visit both sites on the same day or on separate days ( and save up to 25 %). With the season’s pass, you can visit both sites as many times as you like (and save up to 10 %). The passports are available at Forêt-la-Blanche and at the Chutes de Plaisance.
DAY PACKAGES
| Adults | $ 12 |
| Seniors (65 & over) | $10 |
| Students | $8 |
| Family (2 Adults + 3 children max) | $ 28 |
SEASON PASSES
| Adults | $ 80 |
| Seniors (65 & over) | $ 70 |
| Family (2 Adults + 3 children max) | $ 150 |
VIDEO
To find out more about the Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve, check out the short video below (a video by Sacha Roy – sacharoy.com).
We would like to thank the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques for financially supporting the production of this video.
Outside of opening hours of the Interpretation Center, please leave your trail access fees in the box outside the Center. Thanks for your support!
| *Center Opening Hours | |
| Summer hours (June 1st to September 15, 2023) | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Sunday) |
| Regular hours | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Mondayt to Sunday) |
LIBRARY: The library is open. Access conditions are the same as for the Centre.
Dogs: Even on a leash, dogs are not allowed on our trails.
With trails open all year round, come explore this exceptional and unique ecosystem and enjoy a hike or a snowshoe on our beautiful reserve.
As one of the last old growth forest in Eastern Canada, Forêt-la-Blanche harbours trees aged over 400-year-old. Coupled with our many educational signs, a walk on our trails will definitely leave you speechless!
Trails are open all day of the week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Outside of opening hours of the Interpretation Center, please leave your trail access fees in the box outside the Center. Thanks for your support!
| *Trail Access Fees CASH OR INTERAC E-TRANSFER ONLY | ||
| Adults | $8.00 | |
| Seniors (65 and over) | $7.00 | |
| Family (max. 2 adults and 3 children) | $18.00 | |
| Students (18 ans over, with student card) | $6.00 | |
| Children (5 to 17 years old) | $5.00 |
Don’t miss the chance to get a Trail Pass at our Interpretation Center. The pass gives you unlimited access to the trail network from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Our trails: Our many trails has something to offer to hikers of all levels. Give it a look with our trail map.
*Note that strollers are not recommended as our trails have a lot of stairs.
Overall terms and conditions:
-No pets (dogs, cats, etc.) allowed on the trails
-No harvesting allowed (plants, mushrooms, rocks, etc.)
-No camping of any form allowed
-No fishing allowed
-No swimming allowed
-No biking allowed
For a more detailed list, visit our ”Terms and conditions” page in the ”Ecological Reserve” section.
* Please note this information may change without prior notice. Please call us to confirm opening hours and fees.
Want to learn more about the ecological reserve and its story ? Follow the link below to read an interesting article on the subject : Sophie Arbour’s article