Mont-Orford National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mont-Orford National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Mont-Orford National Park Location in Southern Quebec
Location	Orford, Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada
Nearest city	Magog, Quebec
Area	58.37 square kilometres (22.54 sq mi)
Established	1938

Mont-Orford National Park is a special natural area in Orford, Quebec, Canada. It's a national park that helps protect nature and offers fun activities for everyone. The park is looked after by an organization called Sépaq, which is a provincial group.

Exploring Mont-Orford National Park

Mont-Orford National Park is a fantastic place to visit any time of the year. It's known for its beautiful mountains and many outdoor adventures.

Where is Mont-Orford Park?

The park is located just north of a town called Magog in Quebec. This area is part of the beautiful Eastern Townships region, which is popular for tourists.

Mountains and Peaks

Mont-Orford National Park is home to several impressive mountains. You can find peaks like Mont Orford, Mont Giroux (also known as Pic aux Corbeaux, which means 'Crow's Peak'), Mont Alfred Desrochers, Mont Chauve, and the Massif des Chênes. These mountains offer amazing views and challenging trails for hikers.

Fun Activities at the Park

Mont-Orford National Park is open all year, so you can enjoy different activities depending on the season.

Summer Adventures

When the weather is warm, the park is buzzing with activity! You can go camping and sleep under the stars. There are many trails for hiking and cycling. If you love water, you can go swimming, canoeing, kayaking, or try pedalos and row boating. For those who like a challenge, there's rock climbing and paddle surfing. It's also a great place for wildlife watching to spot animals in their natural home.

Winter Sports Fun

When snow covers the park, it transforms into a winter wonderland. The most popular winter sport here is alpine skiing. You can also enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow walking. There's even Ski-Vel, which is a special way for people using wheelchairs to enjoy skiing.

Images for kids

• 2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Camping Stukeley.jpg

  Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley sector camping.

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  Mont Orford National Park: Fer-de-Lance pond.

• 2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Lac Stukeley et Mont Chauve.jpg

  Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley Lake and Mont Chauve.

• 2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Plage du Lac Stukeley.jpg

  Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley Lake beach

• 2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Sentier de l'étang Fer-de-Lance.jpg

  Mont Orford National Park: Track to Fer-de-Lance pond.