Less than an hour west of Montreal, Glengarry Beach and Campground is located on the tranquil shores of Lake St. Francis on the St. Lawrence River. Across the river you can see the majestic spires of Saint-Anicet and in the distance the imposing Adirondack Mountains.
The region is an angler's paradise, boasting some of the best bass and carp fishing anywhere. In fact, in July of 2010, the largest bass in North America was caught just offshore.
183 campsites are situated among a towering stand of old growth pine. The park features a sandy beach that arcs around a sheltered bay, and boat launch facilities. New this year are three camper cabins located near the beach.
May 21 - OPEN weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) from 9AM to 9PM
June 24 - OPEN every day from 9AM to 9PM
September 6 - CLOSED
20800 South Service Rd, Lancaster, Ontario K0C 1N0
Halfway between Kingston and Montreal, a series of eleven islands sweep in an arc through the St. Lawrence River like a necklace of green jewels. A series of causeways and bridges connect these former hilltops of the Lost Villages. These Villages were flooded to make way for the International Seaway and Power Dam project of 1958. Signs of the ghostly communities still remain on the islands as the former Highway #2 appears out of the shoreline waters to traverse Macdonell Island only to return to the waters on the far shore. Just off the same island is Lock 21, one of the 23 locks of the original canal system, it sits under 30 feet of water; a scuba diver's dream.
The Long Sault Parkway is home to three unique Campgrounds with over 600 campsites (Mille Roches, Woodlands and McLaren), where you can get away from it all in the heart of the river. It also boasts the largest public beach on the St. Lawrence River corridor (Mille Roches), winding bike paths, pristine nature trails, boat launches, picnic areas, scuba diving and remarkable fishing. In fact, Hoople Creek Basin is one of the largest natural Pickerel fish hatcheries and fishing areas in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. This is a natural paradise, second to none, and it runs through a river only minutes away from Canada's major commercial artery, Highway 401.
Click here for a list of beaches that are currently posted. Each posting has a description of the beach water quality which helps determine whether specific locations are suitable for swimming.
Woodlands Beach and Picnic Area: 15174 Long Sault Parkway, Ingleside, Ontario K0C 1M0
Mille Roches Beach and Picnic Area: 15890 Long Sault Parkway, Long Sault, Ontario K0C 1P0
We do not accept reservations for our beaches, picnic and day-use areas.
Farran Park Beach and Picnic Area is located on a peninsula that juts out into the St. Lawrence River near Ingleside, Ontario. Featuring 201 campsites on gently sloping terrain it offers stunning river views and easily accessible sites. Farran Beach is a wide arching sandbank with a southern exposure that is perfect for sunbathing. With playgrounds for the kids and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect family getaway.
14704 County Road 2, Ingleside, Ontario K0C 1M0
Located next door to Upper Canada Village and Crysler Park Marina, Crysler Beach is the perfect place for family gathering and office picnics.
13480 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
10 km east of Morrisburg and 29 km west of Cornwall, Ontario Exits 750 and 758 on Highway 401
This is the oldest of all of the Parks of the St. Lawrence. Before the St. Lawrence Seaway came into existence, Brown's Bay was the only provincial park between Gananoque and the Quebec border. It continues to be a popular stopping point for travellers to enjoy some outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery en route between Toronto and Montreal.
Brown's Bay will be closed for the 2022 season due to the park’s multi-year infrastructure revitalization project.
1259 - 1000 Islands Parkway, Mallorytown, Ontario
Exits 675 and 685 on Highway 401.
Day use permits are required Monday to Sunday at all of our sites throughout the 2022 season.
Please note that Parks of the St. Lawrence are not part of the provincial parks system (Ontario Parks). Ontario Parks promotions (such as free weekday use) do not apply to Parks of the St. Lawrence.
You may purchase passes at either campgrounds or beaches: Glengarry, Mille Roches, Woodlands, Farran, Crysler Beach and Brown's Bay
*HST not included
St. Lawrence Parks has six golden sand beaches and day-use areas filled with picnic tables and beautiful sceneries, perfect for spending an afternoon with friends and family!
Please note: ALL day-use areas are first-come, first-served; we do not accept reservations for beaches or picnic areas. For best availability, we recommend arriving when the beach opens at 9am.
No. Dogs are not permitted at any of our beaches
No. All picnic tables are first come, first served.
Yes. All guests entering the beach must purchase a day pass. A day pass can be purchased at the booth upon entry.
No. All guests that are camping within a Parks of the St. Lawrence campground has free entry to the beaches.