PARC NATIONAL DE

LA GASPÉSIE

DISCOVERY GUIDE 2018

This sea of mountains has been chiselled by glaciers and is festooned with stone fi elds, high plateaus, ridges and deep valleys. The wildlife and fl ora evoke thoughts of the Arctic.

Parc national de la Gaspésie is an exceptional hiking destination in Quebec. It was established in 1937 to permanently protect the endangered Gaspésie caribou and to preserve the beauty of Mont Albert, the McGerrigle Mountains and the salmon in Rivière Sainte-Anne.

The park’s high-altitude peaks have a signicant effect on local climate and landscape, giving rise to a rich diversity of species unique to Québec—and even the world. Arctic-alpine plants and tundra landscapes are the preferred habitat of the park’s herds of caribou, which represents the last of their species south of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent

Immoderation greets the eye in all directions.

THE GASPÉSIE CARIBOU: PARK EMBLEM As the main reason for creating Parc national de la Gaspésie, this noble ambassador refl ects the ecological integrity of the Gaspésie mountains. Designated as a severely endangered species, the Gaspésie caribou is closely tied to a mountain range of coniferous forest, which provides plentiful food and shelter. Although herd numbers are low, you can spot them quite easily, especially on Mont Jacques-Cartier.

RANGI THE CARIBOU

WELCOME TO THE PARK

Find out more at sepaq.com/gaspesie

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MUST-DOS

SUR LA PISTE DES CARIBOUS Discover the woodland caribou of the Parc national de la Gaspésie by observing them and collecting fi eld data in the company of a knowledgeable park warden-naturalist. With our Grand air (Great Outdoors) and Grand confort (Great Comfort) packages, you’re sure to have a great experience helping to protect this unique and endangered population. Activity fee.

MONT JACQUES-CARTIER With some of the best caribou habitat in the Gaspésie and reaching 1,270 metres in elevation, Mont Jacques-Cartier is a true change of scenery. The alpine climate and vegetation brings the experience of the Far North to southern Québec. The threatened woodland caribou population lives out much of its life cycle above the timberline on these mountains.

MONT OLIVINE (SNOWSHOES) This hike leads to the most beautiful panoramas in this sector of the park, with great views of the Mont Albert plateau, the Vallée du Diable and the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. The view of Mont Albert is really worth it.

LAC AUX AMÉRICAINS (SKIS) A true delight, the scenery around the Lac aux Américains is among the most beautiful in the Parc national de la Gaspésie. After a 10-kilometre jaunt on cross-country skis, you’ll fi nd a landscape sculpted by glaciers thousands of years ago. This is defi nitively one of the best cross-country skiing trails in the park!

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MONT ERNEST-LAFORCE This hike gives easy access to the area’s most beautiful panoramas. The views of the Mont Albert plateau and the Vallée du Diable are breathtaking. Surrounded by a sea of mountains, you can identify the main hikeable peaks. This trail is one of the best places to see moose, as it leads through the heart of their habitat.

LAC CASCAPÉDIA The largest lake in the park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Early in the season, anglers appreciate the lake’s cold waters for brook trout and Arctic char fi shing. Starting June 23, visitors can also enjoy water sports on the lake. Rent a canoe, paddle boat, recreational kayak or paddle board at the on-site rental facility, then head out to explore the lake’s four kilometres and observe the wildlife on its shores.

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Mont desLoupes1076 m

Pic deL'Aube920 m

Pic duBrûlé790 m

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Réserve faunique de Matane

Réserve écologique

Fernald

Deuxième lac des Îles

Lac Chic

Petit lac Cascapédia

FleuveSaint-Laurent

Lac Paul

Lac Noir

Lac Gouache

Lacdu Pic

LacCascapédia

Rivière Sainte-Anne

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La Boussole

Le Guet

Rivière-Cascapédia

Le Kalmia

Le Saule

Camping duLac-Cascapédia

Le Ruisseau-Bascon

La ChouetteLa Nyctale

Le Carouge

Le Huard

LaMésange

Auberge de Montagne des

Chic-Chocs

La Paruline

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Discovery andVisitors Centre

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Pavillondu Caribou

Le Geai GrisLa Buse

Le FauconLe CorbeauLe HarfangL'ArlequinLe Bruant

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MontXalibu1140 m

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1154 m

SommetAlbert Nord1088 m

Mont Richardson1180 m

MontErnest-Laforce820 m

Mont Joseph-Fortin1140 m

MontOlivine670 m

Champs-de-Mars700 m

Mont Hog's Back830 m

Mont Blanche-Lamontagne940 m

Montdes Pics

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Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

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Petitlac Marsoui

Rivière Sainte-Anne

Petit lac Madeleine

Lac du Vieillard

Lac Manni

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Le Brûlé

Ruisseau-du-Castor

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DISCOVER OUR TRAILS

TRAILDISTANCE

AND DURATION*DIFFICULTY

DEPARTURE

POINTDATES

Chute Sainte-Anne – A scenic lookout over the waterfall on Rivière Sainte-Anne also offers great views of the north slope of Mont Albert. Elevation change: minor.

1.7 kmround trip

30minutes

EDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

Belvédère de La Lucarne – After the Chute Sainte-Anne and a short climb, the Lucarne lookout offers a beautiful view of the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation change: 80 metres.

2.5 kmcircuit

1 hour EDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

La Saillie – A lookout offers views of the McGerrigle mountains, the Gîte du Mont Albert, and the Rivère Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation change: 190 metres.

3.4 kmround trip

1 hour 30 min.

IDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

La chute du Diable – Hiking through old cedar forests along the Rivière Sainte-Anne, you’ll pass near the Sainte-Anne waterfall. The trail leads to a lookout over the Diable falls. Elevation change: 120 metres.

7 kmround trip

3 hours IDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

Abris de La Serpentine – The fi rst part of this hike leads to the Chute du Diable (falls), continuing with a climb to Lac du Diable. A little further on, you reach the Serpentine shelter at the foot of Mont Albert’s vast glacial basins. Elevation change: 360 metres.

12.6 kmround trip

4 hours DDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

Le mont Olivine – The treeless ridge offers magnifi cent vistas of Mont Albert and its renowned Grande Cuve glacial basin. Elevation change: 450 metres.

11.5 kmround trip

4 hours DDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Year round1

Le mont Albert (north slope) – A steady climb leads to the summit of Mont Albert, surrounded by a 13-square-kilometre treeless plateau. The extraordinary vistas will reward your efforts. Elevation change: 850 metres.

11.4 kmround trip

5 hours ExDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

June 9 to September 30

Le tour du mont Albert – First the trail climbs to the summit, then crosses the plateau before leading to a steep descent to the foot of the Grande Cuve, then take a rocky trail to the Serpentine shelter and return to the Discovery and Visitors Centre. Elevation change: 870 metres.

17.4 kmcircuit

6 - 8 hours

ExDeparture fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

June 9 to September 30

Le lac aux Américains – The ideal trail for the family. No matter the time of day, the “cirque” or glacial basin at Lac aux Américains is spectacular. Elevation change: 80 metres.

2.6 kmround trip

1 hour 30 min.

EDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

May 1 to November 302

Le mont Ernest-Laforce – A perfect hike for the family, the summit provides a 360-degree panorama, including particularly stunning views of Mont Albert and the nearby mountains. Elevation change: 155 metres.

4.5 kmcircuit

2 hours IDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

May 1 to November 302

Le mont Jacques-Cartier – This is the easiest way to get a taste of the Far North! The landscape here has large expanses of alpine tundra where caribou are often seen. Elevation change: 465 metres.

8.3 kmround trip

4 - 5 hours

DDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

June 24 to September 30

Le mont Xalibu – From Lac aux Américains, the trail leads through a forested area before reaching the tundra. The rocky trail and amazing lookouts offer a complete change of scene! Elevation change: 540 metres.

10.7 kmround trip

5 - 6 hours

DDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

June 9 to September 30

Le mont Joseph-Fortin – A steady climb leads to a taiga-like plateau. The spur trail to the Falaise (cliff) is a must. A loop trail circles the plateau, offering lots of great vantage points. Elevation change: 490 metres.

9.8 kmround trip

4 hours DDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

May 1 to November 302

Le mont Richardson – First leading to the top of Mont Joseph-Fortin, the trail then descends a pass before climbing to the summit of Mont Richardson where you can enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views. Elevation change: 705 metres.

11.5 kmround trip

6 hours ExDeparture from the McGerrigles sector

(route 16)

May 1 to November 302

La rivière Cascapédia – Explore the headwaters of one of the Gaspésie’s largest rivers, the Cascapédia. It is here that its fi rst major tributary, the Ruisseau aux Saumons, joins the river. Little elevation change.

1.7 kmround trip

45 minutes

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Lac Cascapédia sector (route 11)

June 1 to October 8

Le pic du Brûlé – This largely forested trail has many scenic lookouts offering dramatic views of the wall of the Chic-Chocs range and the St. Lawrence valley. Elevation change: 430 metres.

13.2 kmcircuit

5 hours DDeparture from the

Lac Cascapédia sector (route 11)

June 1 to October 8

Le pic de l’Aube – This trail follows an old logging road with a steady climb up moderate slopes, leading to the Pic de l’Aube at the summit of the Chic-Chocs wall. Elevation change: 370 metres.

11.8 kmround trip

4 hours DDeparture from the

Lac Cascapédia sector (route 11)

June 1 to October 8

Abri de la Serpentine – The trail follows a road built by prospectors through forest that rapidly becomes less dense. The shelter is at the foot of Mont Albert’s vast glacial basins. Elevation change: 260 metres.

9.8 kmround trip

3 hours 30 min.

IDeparture from

Ruisseau Isabelle parking lot

Year round1

Le mont Olivine – A trail with a comfortable walking surface leads to a treeless summit with a fantastic view of Mont Albert. Elevation change: 365 metres.

8.6 kmround trip

4 hours DDeparture from

Ruisseau Isabelle parking lot

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Hiking Self-guided Family experience

1 Depending on snow conditions | 2 Depending on access via Route 16

* The indicated duration and diffi culty arefor information purposes only and apply to the summer season.

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Percé

Tadoussac

Sherbrooke

Mont-Tremblant

Chibougamau

Sept-Îles

Port-Menier

Matane

Rimouski

Gaspé

Rouyn-Noranda

Val-d’Or

Trois-Rivières

Montréal

Québec

Gulf ofSt.Lawrence

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ONTARIO

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PRINCE EDWARD

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St.Lawrence River

Saguenay

Mont-Laurier

La TuqueRivière-du-Loup

MIGUASHA

LAC-TÉMISCOUATAGRANDS-JARDINS

GASPÉSIE

PARC MARIN DU SAGUENAY–SAINT-LAURENT

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POINTE-TAILLON

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MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

YAMASKA

MONT-ORFORD

MONT-MÉGANTIC

JACQUES-CARTIER

MONT-TREMBLANT

OKA

PLAISANCE

ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE

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DISCOVERY TIME

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RENCONTRES AU SOMMETThe caribou is one of the reasons the Parc national de la Gaspésie exists and one of its most important features. Every effort must be done to save this priceless shared treasure. Come discover the park’s ambassador, this ally facing a precarious fate.

Multimedia presentation at the Discovery and Visitors Centre

amphitheatre

AU FIL DE L’EAUAllow me to introduce you to the largest lake in the park, Lac Cascapédia. A healthy young lake with a personality of its own! Head out in a rabaska to discover its fascinating ecosystems.

Limited space, registration required. Adults: $15

CIRCUIT LOGAN (WINTER)Adventure awaits on this expedition leading to one of the most beautiful summits in the park. The trail passes alternately through forest and alpine environments.

Five days of long ski treks. Four overnights in trail huts.

Baggage transport (one piece of luggage per person)

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MONT JACQUES-CARTIER: A GETAWAY IN A PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT

Mont Jacques-Cartier is a critical habitat in the home range of the Gaspé caribou, and it is here that visitors have the best chance of seeing them.

LA VALLÉE DES ROISThe dynamic ecosystem of the boreal forest is the habitat of the majestic moose, king of the forest. Accompanied by a park-ranger naturalist, you’ll learn why the Parc national de la Gaspésie is home to one of the highest densities of moose in Québec. As we explore a part of its realm, you may be lucky enough to spot one.

Limited space, registration required.

Adults: $

DEPARTURE POINT DESTINATION DEPARTURE TIME RETURN TIME ROUNDTRIP FARE PERIOD

Public transportation

Discovery and Visitors Centre

Mont Jacques-Cartier trailhead

9 a.m. 4 p.m. $18.00/adult Free/children accompa-nied by an adult$13.50/child

Every day from June 24 to September 3 Weekends only from September 4 to 30

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Tourist Welcome Bureau

Discovery and Visitors Centre

8 a.m. 5 p.m. $7.50/adult Free/children accompa-nied by an adult$5.75/child

Every day from June 24 to September 3 Weekends only from September 4 to 30

Shuttle required

Mont Jacques-Cartier Information Kiosk

Mont Jacques-Cartier trailhead

10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. noon

2:15 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m.

$7.50/adult Free/children accompa-nied by an adult$5.75/child

June 24 to September 30

The following rules govern access to Mont Jacques-Cartier:

• Going off marked trails is prohibited.

• Hiking on the Mont Jacques-Cartier trail is authorised only from June 24 to September 30 inclusively.

• Hiking on trail is authorised only between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (It is forbidden to begin your hike before the authorized time).

• Departures are not permitted after noon.

• A park warden makes sure these rules are respected.

PIC DE L’AUBE On this trail through the famous Chic-Choc massif, you will cross remnants of old-growth forest to reach the summit of these all-but-impassable ramparts. This natural aerial vantage point offers incomparable views of an infi nite horizon where the bluish hues of the distant mountains blend into those of the sky.

The trailhead is 18.9 kilometres west

of the Lac Cascapédia campground

on Route 11.

MONT ALBERT Mont Albert is an extraordinary oasis in the vast balsam fi r and white birch forest of the Gaspé Peninsula. It is one of the few places in the world where serpentinite, a brownish-orange rock, is exposed aboveground. Certain plants have developed adaptations to its extremely alkaline soils rich in heavy metals, which is why many rare plants grow in this area, including two that are only found here.

Trailhead across from the Discovery

and Visitors Centre and the Gîte

du Mont-Albert.

RIVIÈRE CASCAPÉDIA(FAMILY) The whole family can enjoy this brand new trail offering tranquillity in the heart of the wilderness. In an enchanting setting on the banks of an internationally renowned salmon river, it is the ideal place for picnics, quiet contemplation and wildlife watching.

The trailhead is 8.5 kilometres west

of the Lac Cascapédia campground

on Route 11.

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Spend the night with us and enjoy the park to the fullest. You’ll have your base camp and discover the territory at your leisure, all the while having a front-row seat to check out the wildlife in its natural habitat!

Visitors can choose among several types of accommodations and packages:

SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS

• Serviced campgrounds

• Ready-to-camp

• Rustic camping

• Huts

• Lac Cascapédia Cabins

• Gîte du Mont-Albert (inn and cottages)

BEGINNING OF BOOKINGS 2019 SEASON

Cabin, rustic shelter, and yurt

April 28, 2018 (summer) and September 18, 2018 (fall/winter)

Camping and ready-to-camp

October 28, 2018

1-800-665-6527 | sepaq.com

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FAMILY FUNIS HERE!

HERE ARE A FEW EXTRAS WE HAVE IN PLACE FOR YOU TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE AND TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY.

For your children 17 years of age and under

Take a look at our not-to-be-missed offers: popular activities, trails to discover with your family, and cosy spots for a stay.

• Hiking and picnicking at Lac aux Américans

• Paddleboat on Lac Cascapédia

• Evening talks at the amphitheatre

• Picnic on the banks of Rivière Cascapédia

OUR TOP PICKS AT PARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE

*Limited quantities available

Look out for this marker which identifi es the ideal family experiences.

FREE ACCESSto national parks

EQUIPMENT LOAN*for the outdoors

ACTIVITIESvaried and rewarding

ACCESSORIES*on loan for young children

Discover all our family destinations at sepaq.com/family

Photo : Mathieu Dupuis

IT’S OFFICIAL: THE GOLDEN EAGLE BREEDS IN THE PARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE. Nesting of the golden eagle within the territory of the park was confi rmed on June 16, 2004. Since then, we’ve made new discoveries, such as fi nding a new nest in the Mont Albert sector in 2016. The story of this species is just one example of our park wardens’ constant efforts to improve our knowledge of the park’s natural heritage and share it with our visitors. It is just one of the many wonderful treasures you can discover in this magnifi cent park.

ENVIRONMENTAL DNA, A REVOLUTIONARY TOOL Our mission is to permanently protect the species that call the park home. But to do so, we need to thoroughly understand them, so our actions won’t compromise their survival or the ecosystems they use. Studying components of the environment can be very labour-intensive, but now, by collecting and carefully analysing the DNA in water samples, we can determine whether a species is present. This technique is being used to detect Barrow’s Goldeneye nesting around almost-inaccessible lakes high in the Chic-Chocs.

To fi nd out more: http://www.spygen.com/fr/technologies/nos-references/ (French only)

To protect them, we need to thoroughly understand them, so our actions won’t compromise their survival or the ecosystems they use.

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CONSERVE FOR TOMORROW

To learn more, take part in Des trésors à partager, a fun discovery activity.

WE’RE RESTORING THE HOME OF THE CARIBOU Caribou are known to be highly sensitive to habitat disturbance. Over the years, the forest has become younger and more fragmented, changing the habitat and making it more suitable for other species, particularly coyotes and moose. A major road closure project was started in 2017 and will be completed this year. No less than 35,000 trees will be planted to restore a portion of the caribou’s home.

Over the years, the forest has become younger and more fragmented, changing the habitat and making it more suitable for caribou predators.

EFFECTIVE ACTION? Habitat preservation is widely acknowledged to be the key to the survival of endangered species. To fi nd out whether efforts to restore the habitat of the Gaspésie caribou are truly effective, a monitoring program has been developed and implemented in 2018. Several dozens of surveillance cameras will be distributed across the park’s territory to quantify how the restored and unrestored roads are used, particularly by caribou predators.

Habitat preservation is widely acknowledged to be the key to the survival of endangered species.

HURRAY FOR TECHNOLOGY! The Gaspésie caribou population has been monitored annually since 1983. Every year, a helicopter fl ies over the park to estimate the number of individual animals. The Mont Logan area is highly forested, making it very diffi cult to see and count the caribou there. However, based on known parameters such as the speed of caribou movements and the area covered by the 60 surveillance cameras, we can accurately estimate the number of caribou.

The Gaspésie caribou population has been monitored annually since 1983.

We currently estimate the population at 75 individuals.

CAMERA 1 06 JUL 2015 02:22 pm

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Legal Deposit: 2018Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC: 310-4141 (general number) /*4141 (for cellphones)

* Where cellphone networks are available. The costs and expenses incurredin conducting search and rescue operations are the responsibility of thebenefi ciary. You can obtain protection against these risks from an insurer.

Parc national de la Gaspésie

1981, route du parcSainte-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 2E4 Information: 418-763-7494Reservation: 1-800-665-6527Email: parc.gaspesie@sepaq.comsepaq.com/gaspesie

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Photos: Mathieu Charland, Steve Deschênes, Denis Desjardins, Mathieu Dupuis, Alain Gagnon, Jean-Pierre Gagnon, Philippe Henry, Claude Isabel, Marc L’Italien

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 911

Sépaq’s mission is to ensure the widest possible access to Québec’s most beautiful

natural treasures. Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and urges you to

play it safe!

Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of

your favourite activities. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and risk

management is an integral part of your experience.

Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED to practice your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS. Your

outing should leave you with nothing but pleasant memories. There are a number of

organizations that can help you plan your activities safely. Do not hesitate to contact

them. We also invite you to consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities on our website at

sepaq.com/security

Photo : Steve Deschênes, Parc national des Grands-Jardins

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

• Plan on going with at least one other person.

• Check the weather report.

• Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours.

• See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear for anticipated weather conditions.

• Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the time you plan to return home

ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE

• Do not rely on your cellphone.

• Check how much time it will take to complete your activity.

• Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires.

WHEN YOU GET BACK

• Once you have completed your activity, make sure that you report to our staff anything wrong

or any damage or problems you encountered.

CHECKLIST

To preserve our natural riches, you are not allowed to remove any natural elements (animals, plants, dead

wood, rocks, etc.). Please also keep to established hiking trails to avoid trampling flora.

Domestic animals are not accepted in Québec’s national parks. However, guide dogs and service dogs are admitted.

We ask you to carry out all your garbage.

Animals find all they need to eat in nature. Feeding wildlife can be very damaging. Keep food or garbage out of reach of animals.

During your visit to a national park, you must always carry your entry fee receipt or your annual entry card.

REMINDERS

PILOT PROJECT AUTHORIZING DOGS

A pilot project is in place authorizing the presence of dogs

in FRONTENAC, JACQUES-CARTIER and OKA national parks.

As of May 18, 2018, the project will be expanded to include

AIGUEBELLE and LAC-TÉMISCOUATA national parks.

Please read the applicable rules and authorized places

at sepaq.com/animals.

PLAY IT SAFE

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