Parc National de la Yamaska (Yamaska National Park in English) surrounds the man-made Choinière Reservoir—a 4.5-square-kilometre reservoir popular for boating, swimming, and fishing. Walk or bike around the reservoir following the 19-kilometre trail, discover 40 regional tree species, or look for the northern dusky salamander (the park’s emblem), as well as beavers, herons, and deer. Rustic and modern campsites with picnic tables await—just remember to buy a daily access pass or annual card online before visiting. You can also explore different options for camping near Victoriaville on Hipcamp.