Le 2800 du Parc - Restaurant Saint-Jean-des-Piles

Our History
On August 22, 1970, the federal-provincial agreement authorizing the creation of a national park in the St. Maurice Valley was signed in Saint-Jean-des-Piles. Following the signing, a protected natural area was established. In June 1977, La Mauricie National Park officially became Canada’s 22nd national park.

It was thanks to Jean Chrétien, then the federal minister responsible for national parks, that local residents and domestic and international tourists were able to enjoy this magnificent place. During its inauguration, it was repeatedly emphasized that the region needed to develop the necessary services to make it an attractive destination for tourists.

A few decades later, it is said that Mr. Chrétien expressed regret over the lack of lodging options at the entrance to La Mauricie National Park since its opening.

That’s how our establishment—Le 2800 du Parc—was born! Our vision was to create an authentic and welcoming place where people could gather to get back to basics and enjoy life, both before and after their adventures in Mauricie National Park. We want to help people discover and connect with the natural beauty of the Mauricie region.

In 2021, as part of the park’s 50th anniversary, we welcomed Jean Chrétien to officially open our facility.