IllustrationPark · Mayo
Réserve écologique de la Forêt-la-Blanche
One of the last old-growth forests in southern Québec, with trees over 400 years old. Leave the dog at home: it's an ecological reserve and dogs aren't allowed.
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- Area
- 2,052 hectares
- Trails
- About 12.5 km of rustic trail, open year-round, 33 panels
- Trees
- Some over 400 years old
- Entry
- Admission fee, tickets online
- Not allowed
- Dogs (even leashed), camping, bikes
- Accessibility
- Partly accessible (Kéroul)
Nearby
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IllustrationLodging
Chalet Bleu
MayoA four-season cottage on Lac Daly with a private dock, hot tub, kayak and pedal boat. Forêt-la-Blanche is minutes away.
IllustrationAttraction
Gatineau Sled Dogs
Saint-SixteDogsled outings in the Saint-Sixte river valley, summer and winter, pulled by Seppala Siberians, a heritage breed.
IllustrationLake
Lac Britannique
Mulgrave-et-DerrySouth end of Mulgrave-et-Derry. Closed in winter, like most lakes around here.
IllustrationService
Municipalité de Mayo
MayoMunicipal office on chemin McAlendin, open Tuesday to Friday. Closed Mondays.
IllustrationHeritage
St. Malachy's Church and Our Lady of Knock Shrine
MayoIn 1955 Father Clément Braceland had a replica of the Knock shrine in Ireland built here. A pilgrimage has come back every summer since, on the…
Events in Mayo
Culture
Our Lady of Knock Pilgrimage
MayoThe Sunday closest to August 15 · 2027 dates to be announcedSince 1955, Mayo's shrine, a replica of the one at Knock in Ireland, has drawn a pilgrimage every summer around the Feast of the…
Holiday
Haunted Forest Walk
MayoOctober 30, 2026Les Amis de la Forêt-la-Blanche dress up the trail for one night. Kids show up in costume any time between 6:30 and 8:30, walk 15 to 20…