PLACES TO STAY
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near La Mauricie National Park, QC, has abundant loons calling on its boreal lakes throughout summer, Canada
La Mauricie National Park, QC, has abundant loons calling on its boreal lakes throughout summer, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Common Loon (Gavia immer) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Common Loon (Gavia immer)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June and July for nesting pairs with chicks; best seen at sunrise and dusk from a canoe; Algonquin, Killarney, and La Mauricie are reliable parks.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Listen for haunting wailing calls on any shield lake in Ontario and Quebec from May to August.
Coordinates
46.8000°N, 73.0000°W
HABITAT
Clear, cold freshwater lakes with good fish visibility; requires undisturbed shoreline for nesting
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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