Montérégie district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Oka

Oka is a town in Montérégie district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 1,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 81 parks, 9 forts & heritage, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Lake of Two Mountains (2 km), Fort Senneville (12 km) and McGill Weather Radar (16 km).

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Oka, Quebec
Oka, Montérégie district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oka at a glance

Location
Montérégie district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 1,254
Coordinates
45.4649° N, 74.0889° W
Places within 50 km
194 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Oka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oka: 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 Oka

86 parks within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Parc Philippe-Lavallée (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Oka

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Maison Lévesque (Archive Center) (4 km); the best-known is Fort Senneville (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Oka

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Île Cadieux (8 km); the best-known is Île Bizard (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Oka

25 churches within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Calvaire d'Oka (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oka

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Parc National d'Oka (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Oka

15 museums within 100 km of Oka. The closest is Musée Hudson (6 km); the best-known is Ecomuseum Zoo (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oka
  2. 2 km Lake of Two Mountains · lake, Montérégie
  3. 14 km Fort Senneville · fort, Montreal (administrative region)
  4. 8 km Club Nautique de L'île Perrot · river spot, Montérégie
  5. 5 km Ecomuseum Zoo · museum, Montreal (administrative region)
  6. 10 km Île Bizard · river spot, Montreal (administrative region)
  7. 19 km Back to Oka

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    Within 15 km of Oka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8186Parc Philippe-Lavallée (1 km)
    Forts & heritage937Maison Lévesque (Archive Center) (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2937Île Cadieux (8 km)
    Churches1125Calvaire d'Oka (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1417Parc National d'Oka (8 km)
    Museums1315Musée Hudson (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1415Plage Raymond (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs614Lake of Two Mountains (2 km)
    Other attractions713McGill Weather Radar (16 km)
    Waterfalls67Montgomery Falls, Quebec (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Mont Rigaud (20 km)
    Temples13Temple Emanuel El Beth Shalom (49 km)
    Caves11Elephant Cave (24 km)

    Oka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oka?

    Lake of Two Mountains (lake, about 2 km), Fort Senneville (fort, about 12 km), McGill Weather Radar (attraction, about 16 km), Ecomuseum Zoo (museum, about 16 km), Île Bizard (river spot, about 19 km), Club Nautique de L'île Perrot (river spot, about 20 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 81 parks, 9 forts & heritage, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Oka?

    Parc Philippe-Lavallée, about 1 km by road; Parc Benson (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oka?

    Maison Lévesque (Archive Center), about 4 km by road; Fort Senneville (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Oka?

    Île Cadieux, about 8 km by road; Île Avelle (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oka?

    Start in Oka, visit Lake of Two Mountains, then Fort Senneville, then Club Nautique de L'île Perrot, then Ecomuseum Zoo, then Île Bizard, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Oka

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