La Mauricie National Park invites you to a close encounter with the Laurentians, the chain of mountains flanking the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. On this vast plateau of rolling hills intersected by valleys and dotted with myriads of lakes, life moves in perfect unison with nature. Here only the changes of the seasons mark the passage of time, retouching the landscape with subtle strokes and calling visitors with a promise of both activity and relaxation. Leashed pets are permitted only in developed areas of the park, such as campsites, picnic areas and along the Parkway. Pets are not allowed in the forest, in boats, on beaches, on park trails, or in buildings.