OUTDOORS. A new tourist season is launched at the -Parc des -Chutes de -Sainte-Ursule.
The park will be open 6 days a week until the end of June (closed on Mondays) and 7 days a week from July until Labor Day. Thereafter, it remained open only on weekends until late fall. In case of heavy rain, it is suggested to contact 819 2283555 to check if the park is open. Please note that dogs on leashes are allowed on all trails in the park.
An ecological path
Recognized as an ecological trail, the -Parc des -Chutes de -Sainte-Ursule offers many hiking trails from 2 to 5 km depending on the intermediate level sections. Visitors can follow the course of the Maskinongé River or simply discover the splendours of the forest: wetland, forest of various conifers where there are several species of mushrooms, mixed forest and different species of birds to observe. The -Parc des -Chutes includes seven falls that can be observed in the spring. Four falls are still visible including one enclosed in a gorge, as well as its waterfalls. In the spring, the melting snow creates the formation of three additional falls. Several stairs, boardwalks, a small beach and picnic tables are found in the -Park. A 20 m high observation tower allows you to admire the power of the falls. The total drop in height of the falls reaches 237 feet (71.81 meters), therefore greater than that of the Niagara-falls!
The -Municipality of -Sainte-Ursule invites all of -Mauricie to come and discover or rediscover one of the most beautiful places in -Quebec.
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