Description
Located a mere fifteen minutes from Ste. Adele, the Parc is a well maintained series of trails that follow the Doncaster river through a valley. While there are many trails to choose from, my favorite is the yellow trail that follows the river upstream from the main entrance. There are so many vantage points, and very interesting terrain from which to photograph and hike. Part of the forest here is boreal due to the high humidity from the river and the cold. Lots of lichen, evergreen trees and mushrooms to photograph in the fall. For a more detailed trail map click here.
The park also includes a not too strenuous climb to a lookout (trail 9) with a lovely view of the Laurentians, especially nice in during fall foliage season. The park is accessible by car with plenty of parking, and bathroom facilities at the entrance. Alternatively you can reach the park by bike, since there is an entrance on the Petit Train du Nord. This was my fourth visit to the park, which I originally discovered on the advice of a local. Fall is my favorite season to visit, the river is flush and the fall canopy is just spectacular. My last visit was with the Lakeshore Camera Club, on one of our field trips. Everyone enjoyed the day, partly because the weather was perfect for photography.
Photography
The day was spent photographing the river and the fall foliage. Luckily the lighting was perfect (a very light layer of clouds), very little wind (meaning sharp leaves during long exposures), and very comfortable temperatures.
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