About This Spring
## Overview The Viking Spring is a private drinking spring located in the charming Laurentian village of Morin-Heights, Quebec. Situated right next door to a private skiing club, this spring has been enjoyed by locals who regularly collect water here. Visitors have reported the water tastes clean and refreshing. **Please be respectful of the surrounding private property!** ## Directions from Montreal * From Montreal, take the Laurentian Autoroute (Route 15) north to Exit 60 for St. Sauveur/Morin-Heights. * Continue straight across the highway, and bear right just after crossing the bridge. * Follow Route 364 through St. Sauveur approximately 8 km to the Morin-Heights traffic lights. * Turn left at the traffic lights. Continue on Route 329 approximately 4 km until you reach the dual sign **Perry/Jackson** on the right. * Take a right at the Perry/Jackson sign. Then, immediately after, take a left to continue on Jackson Road. * You'll see the Clubhouse on your right about 1 km down the road. **Address:** 393 Jackson, Morin-Heights **GPS Coordinates:** 74.290387°W, 45.869118°N (Longitude: 74° 17' 25.4" W, Latitude: 45° 52' 8.8" N) ## What to Expect The spring is easy to spot near the clubhouse of the private skiing club. Locals are known to frequent this spring for drinking water, so you may encounter others filling up. Be courteous, keep the area clean, and remember that this is adjacent to private property — treat it with care so it remains accessible for everyone.
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Directions
Community SubmittedDirections from Montreal * From Montreal, take the Laurentian Autoroute (Route 15) north to Exit 60 for St. Sauveur/Morin-Heights. * Continue straight across the highway, and bear right just after crossing the bridge. * Follow Route 364 through St. Sauveur approximately 8 km to the Morin-Heights traffic lights. * Turn left at the traffic lights. Continue on Route 329 approximately 4 km until you reach the dual sign **Perry/Jackson** on the right. * Take a right at the Perry/Jackson sign. Then, immediately after, take a left to continue on Jackson Road. * You'll see the Clubhouse on your right about 1 km down the road. **Address:** 393 Jackson, Morin-Heights **
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.