About us
Our history
On August 22, 1970, the federal-provincial agreement sanctioning the creation of a national park in the St-Maurice Valley was signed in Saint-Jean-des-Piles. Following this signature, a protected natural area was created. In June 1977, La Mauricie National Park officially became Canada's 22nd national park.

Thanks to Jean Chrétien, then federal minister responsible for national parks, the public and national and international tourists can now enjoy this magnificent place. At the time of its inauguration, it was reiterated time and again that the region should equip itself with the services needed to create an attractive draw for tourists.

A few decades later, Mr. Chrétien is said to have shared his regret at the lack of accommodation available at the entrance to La Mauricie National Park since its opening.

That's how our establishment - Le 2800 du Parc - came into being! Our idea was to create a warm, authentic place where people could come together to get back to basics and enjoy life, before and after their adventures in La Mauricie National Park. We want people to discover and connect with the natural panorama of the Mauricie region.

In 2021, as part of the Park's 50th anniversary, we welcomed Jean Chrétien to inaugurate our site.