Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Bourget

Bourget is a town in Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 29 parks, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are Calypso Water Park (18 km), Glengarry Highland Games (35 km) and Site Patrimonial du Domaine-Louis-Joseph-Papineau (36 km).

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Bourget, Ontario
Bourget, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bourget at a glance

Location
Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,169
Coordinates
45.4334° N, 75.1493° W
Places within 50 km
110 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Bourget

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bourget: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Bourget

54 parks within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is Calypso Water Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bourget

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is Lac Georges (29 km); the best-known is Lac la Blanche (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac la Blanche · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Lac Georges · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~29 km
  • The Pond · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
  • McKay Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Rideau Canal · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Dow's Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bourget

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is Manoir Papineau (36 km); the best-known is Cape North Lighthouse (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bourget

36 churches within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is St. Stephen's Anglican Church (35 km); the best-known is Gloucester Presbyterian Church (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bourget

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is High Falls Conservation Area (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bourget

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bourget. The closest is Papanack Zoo (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bourget

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bourget
  2. 18 km Calypso Water Park · park, Eastern Ontario
  3. 12 km High Falls Conservation Area · waterfall, Eastern Ontario
  4. 34 km Jessup's Falls Conservation Area · waterfall, Eastern Ontario
  5. 21 km Parc Oméga · nature spot, Outaouais
  6. 24 km Papanack Zoo · nature spot, Eastern Ontario
  7. 18 km Back to Bourget

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How to reach Bourget

    All places near Bourget by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bourget by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks2954Calypso Water Park (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3149Lac Georges (29 km)
    Forts & heritage440Manoir Papineau (36 km)
    Churches536St. Stephen's Anglican Church (35 km)
    Other attractions316Glengarry Highland Games (35 km)
    Waterfalls1316High Falls Conservation Area (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Papanack Zoo (18 km)
    Museums810Rockland Museum (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves37Ile Ste-Rosalie (34 km)
    Beaches & coast55Baie Lafontaine (21 km)
    Caves11Cardinal Creek Karst (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Lieutenant Colonel John By (53 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton (46 km)

    Bourget: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bourget?

    Calypso Water Park (park, about 18 km), Glengarry Highland Games (attraction, about 35 km), Site Patrimonial du Domaine-Louis-Joseph-Papineau (attraction, about 36 km), High Falls Conservation Area (waterfall, about 17 km), Papanack Zoo (nature spot, about 18 km), Jessup's Falls Conservation Area (waterfall, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bourget?

    110 places on Spotwander: 29 parks, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Bourget?

    Calypso Water Park, about 18 km by road; Du Moulin Park (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bourget?

    Lac Georges, about 29 km by road; Lac Galipeau (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bourget?

    Manoir Papineau, about 36 km by road; Croix de Chemin de la Rue-Principale (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bourget?

    Start in Bourget, visit Calypso Water Park, then High Falls Conservation Area, then Jessup's Falls Conservation Area, then Parc Oméga, then Papanack Zoo, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bourget?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Bourget

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bourget’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bourget on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.