Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Rawdon

Rawdon is a town in Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 5,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 116 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 0 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Chutes Dorwin (3 km), Lac du Dinosaure (18 km) and Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo (27 km).

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Rawdon, Quebec
Rawdon, Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rawdon at a glance

Location
Lanaudière district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 5,188
Coordinates
46.0501° N, 73.7159° W
Places within 50 km
155 (6 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 Rawdon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rawdon: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rawdon

129 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Lac Scaby (2 km); the best-known is Lac du Dinosaure (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rawdon

32 parks within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Parc Nichol (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Rawdon

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Coulée Grou (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rawdon

22 churches within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rawdon

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Île Roy (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Rawdon

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Rawdon. The closest is Chute Magnan (1 km); the best-known is Chutes Dorwin (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Rawdon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rawdon
  2. 1 km Parc Nichol · park, Lanaudière
  3. 3 km Chutes Dorwin · waterfall, Lanaudière
  4. 2 km Lac Scaby · lake, Lanaudière
  5. 1 km Chute Magnan · waterfall, Lanaudière
  6. 18 km Lac du Dinosaure · lake, Lanaudière
  7. 18 km Back to Rawdon

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How to reach Rawdon

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    Within 15 km of Rawdon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rawdon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs116129Lac Scaby (2 km)
    Parks1632Parc Nichol (1 km)
    Forts & heritage030Coulée Grou (53 km)
    Churches322Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves118Île Roy (17 km)
    Waterfalls1415Chute Magnan (1 km)
    Other attractions09Square Forms and Circles (77 km)
    Museums17Musée D'art de Joliette (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mont Saint-Louis (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parc Berthiaume-Du Tremblay (72 km)
    Temples03Goliath (75 km)
    Beaches & coast22Plage Baril (24 km)
    Caves11Parc du Trou de Fée (22 km)

    Rawdon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rawdon?

    Chutes Dorwin (waterfall, about 3 km), Lac du Dinosaure (lake, about 18 km), Parc Nichol (park, about 1 km), Chute Magnan (waterfall, about 1 km), Lac Scaby (lake, about 2 km), Parc Régional des Chutes Dorwin (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 116 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 3 churches, 1 river spot, 14 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rawdon?

    Lac Scaby, about 2 km by road; Lac Estonia (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rawdon?

    Parc Nichol, about 1 km by road; Parc Donald-Stewart (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rawdon?

    Coulée Grou, about 53 km by road; Fort Richelieu (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rawdon?

    Start in Rawdon, visit Parc Nichol, then Chutes Dorwin, then Lac Scaby, then Chute Magnan, then Lac du Dinosaure, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rawdon?

    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 Rawdon

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