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Municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Oka is a village of 4000 people (2011) in Laurentians region of Quebec. Far from the Laurentian mountains themselves, Oka is a nice daytrip from Montreal due to its lakeside provincial park and waterslide aquapark.
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Enjoy Oka Beach along the Ottawa River and the Lake of Two Mountains at this Quebec provincial park. This 24-km² park is home to one of the largest heronries in Quebec and the historical site of Calvaire d'Oka (Calvary of Oka) shrine which dates from 1740. 6 cross-country ski trails stretching more than 35 km.
Apple orchard and honey house, open 7 days a week only from mid-August to mid-October.
Thai, Cambodian and Lao cuisine. Covered patio with an excellent view of the river.
Bakery offering breads, sandwiches, pizzas, scones, muffins, croissants and other pastries.
Chocolate shop and specialty coffees.
Fast food overlooking the water at the Hudson-Oka ferry terminal. No children allowed. Closed in winter.
Year-round camping. Sites with or without services, or ready-to-camp. Cabins and tents available.
By car: From Montreal, take Autoroute 13 or 15 north past Laval, then head west on Autoroute 640 until it meets with route 344 (Chemin d'Oka). Continue heading west on route 344 for about 5 km.
Read in the guideThe centre of town is very small and can be traversed on foot within minutes. To get to the attractions (the park, the abbey, the waterslides), you will need a bicycle or a car.
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