Nature or comfort camping

For fans of traditional camping, there are several campsites in the Petite Nation region where you can pitch your tent or park your RV on the water's edge or in the middle of the forest. Camping Royal Papineau (Enr. 201132) in Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette offers direct access to Lac de l'Argile in a peaceful setting perfect for families. Camping La Pinède (Enr. 201412) in Lac-Simon is renowned for its beauty and tranquility, situated on the banks of the Petite Nation river, seductive for its tranquility and proximity to non-motorized water activities. If you'd rather avoid the hassle of equipment, opt for glamping at Camping Lac-des-Plages (Enr. 201224), offering ready-to-camp cabins, trailers or even themed camping - an immersion in nature, without compromising on comfort. The site also offers sites for RVs, trailers and tents, for those who wish to live the experience in their own way.

A different way of sleeping

Looking for something truly out of the ordinary? In the Petite Nation region, there are a number of accommodations that will transport you to another world. In Namur ,Le Salon des Inconnus - Maison Favier (Enr. 209613), offers the chance to spend the night in a Ger (Yourte), an artists' center in the middle of a Victorian / Art Nouveau mansion (1898) ... or a converted school bus! So: comfort or adventure? In Ripon,Origine Aventure 's perched chalet (Enr.628159) offers comfort, privacy and a breathtaking view of the river or the trees thanks to its large windows. A rejuvenating stay in the heart of nature awaits you. In Montebello, sleep on the Ottawa River in 40-foot recycled containers with FLOTEL (Enr. 321227). For a complete immersion in nature, Parc Oméga 's unusual accommodations (Enr. 627542 and 193410) offer ready-to-camp, lodges and cottages that bring you closer to the animal world: sleep close to wolves, fallow deer and white-tailed deer. A magical experience for young and old alike.

Sleep to the rhythm of the paddle

Some accommodations are also true gateways to adventure. At Kenauk Nature (Enr. 850188), discover canoe-glamping: paddle the peaceful waters of Lake Papineau before settling into comfortable accommodation nestled in the forest. A 2 to 3-day getaway, ideal for getting away from it all and getting back to basics.

For the more adventurous, Réserve faunique de Papineau Labelle (Enr. 205225 - Enr. 612695) offers an immense wilderness area to explore. The descent of the Rivière du Sourd and campsites accessible only by water promise an authentic experience in harmony with nature.

Kenauk Nature and Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle also offer a wide variety of accommodations to suit all tastes: from the most rustic to the most comfortable, everyone will find the ideal base camp to experience adventure at their own pace.

Chalets: rustic or luxurious

Chalets remain a must for self-paced vacations, combining comfort with a connection to nature. Whether you prefer rustic authenticity or the refinement of upscale accommodations, there are many options to choose from in Petite Nation. On the shores of Lac Simon, Chalets aux Crocollines (Enr. 138961) welcomes visitors all year round in a warm, country setting - perfect for a relaxing break or an active stay by the water. In Bowman and Val-des-Bois, HMS Découverte (Enr. 295269) offers splendid wooden chalets overlooking the Rivière du Lièvre, a true haven of peace for lovers of the great outdoors. In Lac-des-Plages, Trailside Cabins offers a unique experience: sleep in a mini-chalet (Enr. 627831) or stay in a unique heritage home, the former Post Office (Enr. 221318) dating from 1886, a spacious and warm place, ideal for families or groups in search of authenticity, nature and history.