Saint-Hippolyte

Saint-Hippolyte is characterized by its lakes, extensive forestland, and trails that offer different activities depending on the season. The area is home to 62 lakes, including Lac de l’Achigan, Connelly, Morency, Écho, and Lac-en-Coeur. The Laurentian Mountains, with peaks reaching up to 400 meters, are another feature. This gives you a choice of nature experiences, outdoor activities on the trails, and individual special outings as you plan your vacation.

Forests and mountains as a scenic backdrop

The forested areas and mountains shape the character of Saint-Hippolyte. The peaks reach up to 400 meters, and the lakes are spread across different locations and bear different names, including Lac de l’Achigan and Lac-en-Coeur. If you are looking for a vacation rental, you can first consider what you want to focus on during your stay: time in nature, active days on the trails, or an outing with a specific destination. The landscape offers several ways to enjoy it, though not all activities are part of a single loop.

Trails for warm and cold seasons

During the summer season, Centre de plein air Roger-Cabana has 19.3 kilometers of trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. The route network therefore caters to different ways of enjoying the outdoors. When planning your day, you can consider which of these activities is most important to you; the total distance describes the trail network, not the length of a single outing.

If you are looking for a shorter, clearly described route, you can also find the Express-point-de-vue trail there: an accessible 2.4-kilometer out-and-back route leading to a viewpoint. Another option is the 500-meter Art-Nature trail. Along this route, which is also accessible to everyone, you will find unique works made of stone or wood. The two trails therefore differ both in length and in focus.

During the cold season, Centre de plein air Roger-Cabana has 21 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing, Nordic walking, snowshoeing, and snow biking. This seasonal selection includes several ways to get around. If you are planning a winter trip, you can consider which of the available activities suits your planned stay; the 21-kilometer figure refers to the trails as a whole.

Discover nature and water

The entrance to the ecological trail of Réserve naturelle du Parc-des-Falaises is at Parc-des-Falaises, 617–623 Chemin du Lac Morency, Saint-Hippolyte. Parking is limited. Factor this into your travel plans if you choose this entrance as an outing destination.

Parc du Grand-Héron has a public beach. Lifeguards supervise the beach, which also has designated swimming areas. This is a specific option to consider if swimming is one of the experiences you would like to enjoy on your vacation.

Special experiences and culture

Aventures Plein Air offers an introduction to dog sledding on a flat, two-kilometer trail. It is particularly suitable for young children, families, and older people. Alongside the trails at Centre de plein air Roger-Cabana, this provides another experience designed specifically for a particular audience. If you are looking for an activity to enjoy together, you can consider this option.

The Saint-Hippolyte library is another cultural destination: at 2258, chemin des Hauteurs, it has a multipurpose exhibition space. This adds an opportunity to explore exhibitions to the range of nature and outdoor activities.

Saint-Hippolyte in the regional park trail network

Saint-Hippolyte is one of the five towns that administer Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord. The park’s trail network covers a total of 43 kilometers. The other participating towns are Prévost, Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Sophie, and Saint-Colomban. The park figure refers to the entire trail network; when choosing your vacation rental, you can first decide which of the experiences specific to Saint-Hippolyte you would most like to shape your stay.

For the broader travel overview: La Rivière-Du-Nord.