For the price of one admission ($12 for adults / $4 for kids), you will have access to three attractions in Rowdon. Here's what you can expect from each of them:
Dorwin Falls: This is an excellent starting point, where you can enjoy a picnic under the shade of pine trees and take a walk through the woods to witness a stunning waterfall. Please note that the trails can be uneven, so it's advisable to wear appropriate footwear. However, strollers may not be suitable for these trails. Swimming is not allowed at Dorwin Falls.
Municipal Beach: Although the beach is relatively small and situated on a hill, it is well-maintained. It provides a pleasant spot for relaxation and leisure activities.
Cascades Park (approximately 8 km from the beach): This park is more suited for older children and adults. You can appreciate the river flowing over rocks, creating a picturesque setting. There are BBQ facilities and picnic tables available for visitors to enjoy. Cascades Park offers a refreshing escape on hot days.
All three attractions offer different experiences and serve as great places to cool off during...
Read moreIts a beautiful beach, water is nice, make sure you bring a test kit for noro and ecoli before dipping your toe in. When you pay for the beach access you also get access to waterfall which is a sight to behold. The waterfall is on a seperate sight and are a short car drive away from each other. Kayaking is something you can certainly do as the water is calm near the beach area and shade is abundant. There are places for a picnic at the beach and also at the waterfall sight. Restrooms at the beach sight are top notch and there is foot hose to get your feet cleaned once you leave the beach area. The beach is on a hill so getting down is easy but if you are carrying a lot of gear getting back up the small hill can be a little challenging. I recommend it, an hour and a bit out...
Read moreThis park has beautiful spots, nice fall, picnic area, bbq are accepted, dogs too. But, it's too expensive for what it offers and there is a loooot of restrictions. Not coming back and not recommended, there is a lot of places out there to go to enjoy freely the nature without feeling you are a child and you have overprotective parents: some places with water access without any danger at all but you have the interdiction to not approach even for getting your feet wet, not approach to evident spot to sit because area is "too rugged", panels everywhere indicating all kind of thing, Sureté de Québec at the entrance telling all kind of rules and also hanging around to see if anybody breaks someway the rules. The trials you must guess them because they are badly marked or not...
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