Caverne de Saint-Léonard
Montreal, QC
A marble cave in Gatineau Park that you reach on foot and walk through on your own, getting wet as you follow the stream through its tunnels.
The story
The cave formed about 11,000 years ago along with Lusk Creek, when meltwater from the retreating glacier forced its way through cracks in the marble.
History source: ncc-ccn.gc.ca.
Tickets and timing
- Hours
- Spring to fall, when the water level is safe.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- About 5 km from the Parent Beach parking lot, including 1.5 km on a steep, narrow path.
- Wheelchairs
- The cave and trail aren't accessible.
- Strollers
- Not possible.
Good to know
- Minimum age
- Not advised for children under seven.
Getting there
Lusk Cave is in or near Gatineau Park, QC.
Parking: Parent Beach lot, spring to fall; vehicle fees mid-June to Labour Day.
Directions in Google MapsDistances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
Can you visit Lusk Cave in a wheelchair?
The cave and trail aren't accessible.
Is there a minimum age for Lusk Cave?
Not advised for children under seven.
Listed in: self-guided caves
Checked on 2026-10-23 against ncc-ccn.gc.ca (Lusk Cave). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.