It’s the smallest municipality in the MRC by population, and one of the biggest on the map: 267 km² of lakes, hills and hunting and fishing country behind Montebello. The municipality dates from 1918. Mailing addresses often say “Montebello,” but Parc Oméga, Kenauk Nature and the Vipassana meditation centre all sit inside its boundaries.
The economy here is the outdoors. The MRC puts it at over 300,000 tourists a year, drawn mostly by those big sites. Beyond that it’s forest, cottages and a handful of service businesses working for residents and property owners. The municipal building also rents out two equipped community halls for events.
What makes Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
Parc Oméga
A 12 km drive-through trail past moose, elk, bison, wolves and bears, plus walking trails, a heritage farm and tube sliding in winter.
Kenauk Nature
A 265 km² private reserve with more than 65 lakes, one of the largest in North America. Fishing, hunting, dog sledding, cross-country skiing and big group cottages.
Vipassana Dhamma Suttama
Silent meditation retreats in the tradition taught by S. N. Goenka, in quiet woods.
Rock climbing
The École d’escalade de l’Outaouais takes its groups climbing in Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours as well as at Bowman’s forest park.
A few local businesses in Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
- Parc Oméga · wildlife park · Route 323 North
The drive-through safari that introduces a lot of families to Petite-Nation, with Kéroul accessibility. - Hébergement insolite Parc Oméga · lodging · inside Parc Oméga
Tipis, prospector cabins, a stilt house and cabins where you can watch the wolves. - OmegaBon · restaurant · Maison du Parc, sector 2
Dinner next to arctic foxes and cinnamon bears on Lac des Oiseaux. No park ticket needed for an evening meal. - Kenauk Nature · outfitter and private reserve · Chemin Kenauk
Cottages, fishing, managed hunting and winter activities on a huge territory, with group and corporate retreats too. - Vipassana Dhamma Suttama · meditation retreat centre · Côte Azélie
Non-sectarian Vipassana courses open to anyone.
Getting found in Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
People searching “Parc Omega” or “Kenauk” find those places easily. What they search next is where to sleep, where to eat, where to get gas or fix a flat nearby. That’s where a small local business can show up. The catch is the address: a lot of businesses here have a Montebello mailing address, and Google doesn’t always place them right. A complete Google profile with the right service area, and a bilingual site that clearly names Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, Parc Oméga and Route 323, fixes most of that.
Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours has a population of 297 (2026), according to the Quebec government's population order.
Petite Nation Numérique is not affiliated with the municipality or the MRC; this information comes from public sources.
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DetailsFrequently asked questions
My mailing address says Montebello. Does that hurt me?
Not if it’s handled properly. We keep the official address but also name the municipality and the landmarks people know, like Route 323 or Parc Oméga. Google then understands where you are and who you can serve.
Are Parc Oméga visitors really customers for me?
If you offer lodging, food or car service, yes. They’re nearby, often for the day, and searching on their phones. Many come from Ottawa, Gatineau or Montreal, so you need to be there in English too.
Are you local?
Yes, we’re based in Montpellier, in the MRC de Papineau. We can meet you on site.
Do you come to Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours?
Yes. We are based in Montpellier and meet clients in person anywhere in the MRC de Papineau, including Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours. We can also work entirely online.
My business is small. Is an online presence worth the investment?
Yes, particularly in a rural region. A complete Google profile and a simple site are often enough to stand out from competitors who aren't online. We start with what pays off most for your budget.