Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno

Worth it only if you have a half day and a way to get there. The pitch is easy lakeside and forest walking in mid-October, not a big summit. Check hours and Monday's Thanksgiving crowds before committing, and note that I could not confirm car-free access.

• Tourisme Montréal lists it among fall-colour hikes near the city
• Five lakes and a gentle ascent suit easy walking
• Low daily access fee

Why maybeGood fit for fall colours and low effort, but hours, the Oct 12 holiday status and non-car access are unconfirmed, and it costs a half day plus the trip.

chill/low key/bright

Best forfall colours, an easy half-day escape

Noovo (Feb 2026) reports adult daily access of $10.10 for Sépaq national parks, free for 17 and under. Not park-specific; rate may differ in October.

Our estimate from posted prices, CAD, before tax and tip. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

1. Mon 12UnclearThanksgiving: holiday hours unconfirmed
2. Tue 13Unclear
3. Wed 14Unclear
4. Thu 15Unclear

Thanksgiving MondayNo holiday notice found; official page unreachable as of Oct 8.

Hours from a third-party listing. Confirm before you go.

Yes for foliage lovers with a car and a spare half day; skip if the schedule is tight, since hours and transit options are unconfirmed.

Best time

Weekday morning, Oct 13-15

Time needed

1.5-3 hours on site, plus about 45 min each way by car

Cost

About $10.10 per adult per day (Sépaq park rate reported Feb 2026); free for 17 and under

Weather

Fine in dry or light-drizzle weather; trails are unpaved, so rain makes them muddy. Daylight needed.

This season

Mid-October is fall-colour season; Tourisme Montréal describes a gentle 213 m ascent and 5 lakes.

Good forfall colours, easy hiking, lakes

330 rang des 25 Est, Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 4P6

358 min walk (26.63 km) / 36 min drive, no traffic / 115 min by bike

From 216 Rue Young. Routes from OpenStreetMap data; transit times are in the maps app.

Daily access must be bought online before the visit, per a third-party listing. Confirm on Sépaq.

1. TourismTourisme Montréal: Great hikes and fall colours near Montréalaccessed 2026-10-08
2. EditorialNoovo Moi: Sépaq: activities offered in national parks during spring breakaccessed 2026-10-08
3. TourismQuébec Vacances: Parc national du Mont-Saint-Brunoaccessed 2026-10-08
4. TourismBonjour Québec: Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno listingaccessed 2026-10-08