National parks near Victoriaville, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Victoriaville, Quebec — 113 km (70.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.
Laurentian lakes and hills north of Shawinigan. Canoe routes, forests, and wood turtle habitat.
La Mauricie National Park makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia National Park and Thousand Islands National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Victoriaville gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Victoriaville has a population of about 34,426.
La Mauricie National Park
Acadia National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
Fundy National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Best time to visit La Mauricie National Park. Getting to La Mauricie National Park.
National parks near Victoriaville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 113 km (70.5 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 350 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 365 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 543 km (337 mi) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 546 km (339 mi) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 559 km (347 mi) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 618 km (384 mi) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 630 km (391 mi) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 631 km (392 mi) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 654 km (406 mi) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Victoriaville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Victoriaville
Within reach of Victoriaville, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia National Park.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
La Mauricie National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Victoriaville are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Victoriaville
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Victoriaville?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 113 km (70.5 mi) from Victoriaville, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Victoriaville?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Victoriaville?
10 parks are within reach of Victoriaville, and 1 of them is close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Victoriaville?
None of them gate the entrance itself. Acadia National Park puts a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Victoriaville?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Victoriaville. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Victoriaville?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.