WILDLIFE PARKS QUEBEC

Parc Omega, also known as Omega Park, is a celebrated drive-through safari park located near Montebello in the Outaouais region of Quebec, approximately 110 kilometres from Montreal. Opened in 1991, the park features a 12-kilometre safari route through which visitors travel by car to observe a wide array of North American wildlife roaming freely in naturalistic habitats, including elk, bison, wolves, bears, caribou, moose, Arctic foxes, black bears, Canadian lynx, wolverines, wild boars, and many more species. Bags of carrots can be purchased to feed elk and deer that approach vehicles along the route. Beyond the safari drive, the park offers hiking trails, animal presentations, farm tours, picnic areas, restaurants, a gift shop, and unique overnight lodging options set amid the wilderness, making Parc Omega an exceptional year-round destination for families and nature enthusiasts.

Parc Safari is a beloved zoo and family attraction located in the Les Jardins-de-Napierville region of Quebec, near the Canada-United States border in the Monteregie area, about an hour from Montreal. Founded in 1972, the park features a popular drive-through Safari Aventure where guests travel through animal habitats in their own vehicles, encountering species such as bison, elk, deer, Przewalski's horses, Highland cattle, mouflon, flamingos, and emus. Walking areas include feline tunnels for observing cougars, snow leopards, and lynx up close, a deer valley where guests can hand-feed animals, and an alpaca trail. An indoor educational pavilion houses fossils, minerals, and taxidermied specimens, while a water park with slides and splash pads adds summertime excitement. Parc Safari offers families a rich, multi-experience day of wildlife exploration and outdoor adventure.

Eco-Odyssee is a unique nature park located near Wakefield, Quebec, just 30 minutes from Ottawa-Gatineau. The park's centrepiece is a one-of-a-kind water maze featuring over 50 intersections spread across more than 4 kilometres of waterways, navigable by kayak, paddleboat, or paddleboard. Visitors can also explore walking trails, a ground-level maze, and beautifully illuminated evening pathways. Wildlife, especially beavers, are a natural highlight of the parkland, which the non-profit organization actively protects. Family-friendly activities include day camps, group outings, playgrounds, volleyball, and guided nature tours. Operating with a strong commitment to sustainable development, Eco-Odyssee prohibits pets to safeguard its wildlife habitats and holds PaRQ accreditation. Glamping accommodations, cottages, a souvenir shop, and permaculture workshops round out an enriching experience for visitors seeking outdoor adventure in the Gatineau Hills region.

Matapédia Lake Seigneury Regional Park is a scenic outdoor destination managed by the MRC Matapédia in the Matapédia Valley of northeastern Quebec, located between Amqui and Sayabec. Once a historic logging territory, this regional park now invites visitors to explore a network of seven hiking and mountain biking trails ranging from easy to intermediate difficulty, winding through lush forests along the shores of Lac Matapédia. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot bald eagles, moose, and beavers, and observe natural features such as beaver dams and eagle nests along the trails. The park offers sandy and pebbled lake access points ideal for swimming and relaxation. With its combination of natural beauty, accessible trails, and abundant wildlife, the park is a wonderful nature escape in the heart of Quebec's Gaspésie gateway region.

Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien is one of Quebec's largest and most celebrated wildlife parks, sprawling across 485 hectares of boreal forest terrain in Saint-Felicien, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Home to more than 400 animals representing 75 species, the zoo features distinct areas including mountain predator zones with cougars, bobcats, Canadian lynx, coyotes, and grizzly bears, as well as open parkland where bison, moose, elk, woodland caribou, musk oxen, and black bears roam freely. A signature wire-mesh train ride takes visitors through the Nature Trails Park, allowing them to observe wildlife in expansive natural habitats. An Asia zone with Amur tigers and Japanese macaques adds further diversity to this CAZA-accredited attraction.