Crown Land Near Montreal
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
8 campgrounds
Montreal sits in the St. Lawrence lowlands, one of Quebec's most urbanized corners — but public land is closer than most residents think. Within 20 minutes you can reach island parks on the St. Lawrence and Richelieu rivers; within two hours, the ZECs and provincial reserves of the Laurentians and Estrie open up for camping, fishing and hiking on public land. This page rounds up the closest crown land, parks, fishing spots and campgrounds to the city, all visible on our interactive map.
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Crown Land Nearby
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13 km
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
National parks
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20 km
Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
National parks
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36 km
Parc national d'Oka
National parks
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78 km
Parc national de la Yamaska
National parks
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87 km
Parc régional de la Forêt-Ouareau
Public lands
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91 km
Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull
Public lands
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94 km
Pourvoirie du Lac Croche
Outfitters
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94 km
Pourvoirie du Lac Berval inc.
Outfitters
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100 km
Pourvoirie Domaine Bazinet inc.
Outfitters
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100 km
Pourvoyeur en chasse et pêche Saint-Damien inc.
Outfitters
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101 km
Pourvoirie Coin Lavigne inc.
Outfitters
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104 km
Pavillon Basilières
Outfitters
Nearest Campgrounds
Road Trips Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Montreal itself is almost entirely private and urban land, but provincial parks and regional parks start within 15–35 km (Îles-de-Boucherville, Mont-Saint-Bruno, Oka), and true ZEC crown land for free camping and fishing begins around 100 km out, in the Laurentians and Lanaudière.
Not directly in the city — the closest free crown-land camping is roughly 100 km away in ZECs like Zec Lavigne or Zec des Nymphes. Closer parks (Boucherville, Oka, Saint-Bruno) charge a modest fee for serviced or rustic camping.
Yes. A valid Quebec sport fishing licence is required at every spot listed on this page, including rivers inside the Montérégie and Lanaudière regions.
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville, about 13 km from downtown, is the closest — accessible by car or even by bike via the Réseau express vélo.
Regulations
A valid Quebec sport fishing licence is required to fish anywhere on this page. Hunting and camping rules vary by site — ZECs and wildlife reserves require day-use or camping permits purchased in advance, while Sépaq national parks (Boucherville, Mont-Saint-Bruno, Oka) charge a daily access fee. Always check the managing body's website before heading out, and respect fire bans and seasonal closures.