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Mont-Saint-Bruno National ParkParc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
Go for one day, not a stay: 30 km of trails, five lakes and a 1761 mill, 32 km from Montréal. No beds in the park — sleep in Saint-Bruno or Longueuil.Go for one day, not a stay: 19 mi of trails, five lakes and a 1761 mill, 20 mi from Montréal. No beds in the park — sleep in Saint-Bruno or Longueuil.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for walking; Jan–Mar for skiing and snowshoeing
- avoid Late Mar–Apr (mud and thin snow)
- Airport
- YUL
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Mont-Saint-Bruno is a Monteregian hill park on Montréal's south shore, run by Sépaq and open year-round. One day covers the walking; winter adds groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing and evening skiing on Wednesdays to Fridays. The park has no accommodation, so you sleep in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville or Longueuil and come in by car or the winter weekend shuttle.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA well-used provincial park with no real crime risk.
- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 450-653-7544 (≈ US$5,500) Park reception (Sépaq) · +1 800-665-6527 (≈ US$5,000) Ski rental reservations
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 40 min by car to the park via Autoroute 20 or 30; check traffic on the Champlain and Victoria bridges.).
- Getting aroundOn foot or on skis inside the park: about 30 km of hiking trails and 35 km of groomed winter trails, with two heated relays.On foot or on skis inside the park: about 19 mi of hiking trails and 22 mi of groomed winter trails, with two heated relays.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or snack at the parkC$3–7 (≈ US$3–6)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi or rideshare, Longueuil metro to the parkC$25–40 (≈ US$19–30)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry, per person per dayabout C$10 (≈ US$8) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or motel bed near the park, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, Saint-Bruno or Longueuil, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, Saint-Bruno or Longueuil, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$55 (≈ US$40) · Mid C$100 (≈ US$75) · High C$190 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 40 min by car to the park via Autoroute 20 or 30; check traffic on the Champlain and Victoria bridges.)
Weather and climate
Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C23°F
−14°C7°F
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Feb
−4°C25°F
−13°C9°F
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Mar
3°C37°F
−7°C19°F
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Apr
12°C54°F
1°C34°F
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May
20°C68°F
8°C46°F
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Jun
25°C77°F
13°C55°F
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Jul
27°C81°F
16°C61°F
12 rd
Aug
26°C79°F
15°C59°F
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Sep
21°C70°F
10°C50°F
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Oct
13°C55°F
4°C39°F
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Nov
6°C43°F
−1°C30°F
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Dec
−2°C28°F
−10°C14°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot or on skis inside the park: about 30 km of hiking trails and 35 km of groomed winter trails, with two heated relays. By car you reach the service centre at 330 rang des Ving-Cinq Est. The RTL 299 SkiBus runs from Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro on winter weekends only — check the current season's dates.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Autoroute 10 and 30, or RTL bus to Longueuil then metro
32 km by road; bridges back up on weekday evenings.20 mi by road; bridges back up on weekday evenings.
Boucherville Islands National Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car west on Autoroute 20, exit Île Charron
Flat riverside cycling and deer; shares a Sépaq office with Mont-Saint-Bruno.
Longueuil
goDoor to door: About 25 min
RTL bus or car north
Useful for the metro, food and beds.
Saint-Basile-le-Grand
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car east on rang des Ving-Cinq
Village base on the park's east boundary.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Closest beds: the town backs onto the park's southwest edge, a few minutes' drive from the service centre.
Longueuil
Metro and RTL hub; the winter SkiBus shuttle leaves from Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke.
Boucherville
Quiet base between the park and the Boucherville Islands park, about 15 km west.Quiet base between the park and the Boucherville Islands park, about 9.3 mi west.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$40–70 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$70–130 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
- High
- C$130 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, Saint-Bruno or Longueuil1 × 1 night × C$180 | C$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$100 | C$200 |
| Park entry, per person per day2 × C$10 · check | C$20 |
| Cross-country ski or snowshoe rental, one day2 × C$30 · check; reserve 24 h ahead | C$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$51 |
| Trip total≈ C$281 per person per day, bed included | C$561≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; park entry and rentals are extra. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or snack at the park | C$3–7 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Lunch in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Park entry, per person per day | about C$10 (≈ US$8) (check) |
| Cross-country ski or snowshoe rental, one day | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) (check) |
| Taxi or rideshare, Longueuil metro to the park | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No accommodation inside the park: book a bed in Saint-Bruno, Longueuil or Boucherville.
- Ski and snowshoe rental needs a reservation at least 24 h ahead — call +1 450-653-7544 (≈ US$5,500).
- Deer, raccoons and squirrels are common and approach people: do not feed them.
- Winter trails close at 21:00 on evening-ski nights; check snow cover before a night session.Winter trails close at 9:00 PM on evening-ski nights; check snow cover before a night session.
- Parking fills on fall colour weekends and on ski Saturdays: arrive before mid-morning.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Park reception (Sépaq)
- +1 450-653-7544
- Ski rental reservations
- +1 800-665-6527
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Mont-Saint-Bruno National ParkParc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Park reception+1 450-653-7544
- Ski rental reservations+1 800-665-6527
Embassy
No embassies in Saint-Bruno; most are in Ottawa, with consulates-general in Montréal. US citizens: check the US consulate general in Montréal.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Park entry, per person per day: about C$10 (≈ US$8) (check)
- RTL 299 SkiBus, Longueuil metro to the park: winter weekends only; standard RTL fare (check)
- Taxi, Longueuil metro to the park: C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Où est le sentier ? — Where is the trail? (oo ay luh sahn-TYAY)
- Je voudrais louer des skis — I would like to rent skis (zhuh voo-DREH loo-AY day SKEE)
- Au secours — Help (oh suh-KOOR)
The park is provincial, so entry is a Sépaq fee, not a Parks Canada pass.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct for walking; Jan–Mar for skiing and snowshoeing · avoid Late Mar–Apr (mud and thin snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-trailhead contract for YUL: bridge traffic windows, parking cutoffs, taxi fallback.
- Four walking loops with timings: Lac Seigneurial lookout, Vieux-Moulin, Vieux-Verger, Lac des Bouleaux.
- Winter page with groomed-trail status, rental reservation rule and evening-ski nights.
- Fall colour and ski-weekend arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.