DISCOVERY GUIDE 2018

parc national du FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY

A deep gash in the earth flooded by the sea Welcome to the land of endless panoramic vistas in the heart of parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay! over 100 km in length, this inlet etched in stone and invaded by the sea, is the longest fjord in the world at this low latitude.

For over 30 years, the park has protected and showcased both of the fjord’s banks that stretch over 326.7 km2 of protected territory. Whether you’re on the ground, over the sea or in the air, discover a succession of coves and bays with landscapes that are ever changing with the rise and fall of the tides. Welcome to your adventure.

THE PEREGRINE FALCON, THE PARK’S ANIMAL INSIGNIA the fjord’s cliffs shelter several breeding pairs of peregrine falcons under the park warden’s watchful eye. the falcon can reach up to 200 km / hr when diving to capture their prey, which are mainly birds and is one of the world’s fastest birds of prey. this species, formerly almost completely decimated by contaminants, was restored through the repopulation program and protective measures. it’s now known as a “vulnerable species”.

WELCOME TO THE PARK

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Québec’s national parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Explore this exceptional world of nature with the Annual Québec National Parks Card, featuring:

unlimited access to all national parks for 12 full months

Many exclusive benefits, including a free night of camping

Details at sepaq.com/parkscard

annual QuÉBEcnational PARKS CARD

Find out more at sepaq.com sepaq.com/saguenay

FALCO THE PEREGRINEFALCON

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BELUGA WHALE WATCHING the Halte du Béluga (stopover) is a favourite spot for observing this extraordinary mammal. Scan the marine park waters in search of white figures... Who knows? You may even get the chance to see them for yourself!

A VISIT TO L’ANSE-DE-TABATIèRE one of the most beautiful areas accessible by car! no matter the time of day, you’ll be amazed by this unique location. it’s a picture perfect place so don’t forget your camera!

ESCAPADE ON THE WATER By kayak, pneumatic canoe, yacht, sailboat or rabaska, navigating on marine park waters is undoubtedly the best means to immerse yourself in this majestic decor. For those who don’t yet have their sea legs, stroll along the shores at low tide to see and enjoy the landscape from a different point of view.

SURMOUNT THE SUMMIT Hikers of all ages, lace up your boots and climb to the top! the Montagne Blanche, Mont adéla-lessard or the Géant lookout are among the peaks that allow for magnificent landscape views at low altitude. ask about the best hiking trails that are perfect just for you!

DEFY THE VIA FERRATA adrenaline enthusiasts - the Via Ferrata des Géants is the perfect challenge just for you! clinging to the rock walls is an unforgettable adventure along one of the best aerial ropes courses in north america. not a fan of heights? Settle in at the picnic area where you can observe the course and an 85 meter long footbridge from below.

MEET OUR PARK WARDENS What kind of bird is it? How high are the walls? How deep is the fjord? our park wardens will be happy to answer any questions that you may have! Find out more about our discovery activities on the message boards and at the visitor information centres.

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Chemin Saint-Étienne Rang Saint-Joseph

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Pointe de l'Islet

Cap de la Boule

Pointe à Passe-Pierre

Île Saint-Louis

Cap Éternité

Cap Trinité

Cap Liberté

Lac Otis

Lac à la Croix

Lac Euloge

Lac Biscambi

Lac April

LacHibouPetit

lac Biscambi

Lac Otis

Anse Saint-Jean

Anse de Tabatière

BaieÉternité

Baie dela Trinité

Anse du GrosRuisseau

Anse auxÉrablesAnse à Didier

Ansede Sable

Rivière Saguenay

Rivière Sainte-Marguerite

Lac desSables

LacParadis

Lac des Baies

Lac des îles

Ansedu Petit-

Saguenay Anse de la Barge

Anse deRoche

FleuveSaint-Laurent

Anse des Îlets Rouges

Baie Sainte-Catherine

Anse Creuse

Anse deSaint-Étienne

Anse à David

Anse auxPetites Îles

Anse au Cheval

Anse duPortage

Toville de Saguenay

To ville de Saguenay

ToSaint-

Siméon

ToLes Escoumins

ToBaie-Saint-Paul

Baie-Sainte-Catherine

Tadoussac

Sacré-Coeur

Petit-Saguenay

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Km 22See the La Baie-Sainte-MargueriteSector

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Toville de Saguenay

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To ville de

Saguenay

Saint-Basile-de-Tableau

Sainte-Rose-du-Nord

L'Anse-Saint-Jean

Rivière-Éternité

Km 53,5

See the La Baie-ÉternitéSector

Toville de Saguenay

Parc marin duSaguenay-

Saint-Laurent

Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent

L'Anse-de-Tabatière

CampingBaie-Éternité

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Le BélugaDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Km 22La Baie-Sainte-Marguerite Sector

Cap Sainte-

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Île Saint-Louis

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Stationpiscicole

La Baie-de-Tadoussac Sector

Cette carte intègre de l’information géographique de source gouvernementale.Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi destransformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.Données originales utilisées AnnéesBanque de données Sépaq Cartes topographiquesà l'échelle de 1/20 000 1986-2000Source des données utiliséesMinistère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles© Gouvernement du Québec

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Le Fjord du SaguenayDiscovery andVisitors Centre

La Baie-Éternité Sector

Lac de la Chute

BaieÉternité

Le Delta

Lac de la Goutte

LacClaveau

LacPrice

LacPierre

LacStella

Cap Éternité

Cap Trinité

Cap Liberté

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Picnic

Boat fishing

Rest stops

Shower

Bike rental

Food servicesPlayground

Self registration post

Parking lot

Recreational vehicledumping station

WaterfallLean-to shelter

Semi-serviced camping

Rustic camping

Cabin

Shelter

Registration centre /Information

Community hall

Sentier

Road network

MFFP property

National park boundary

Telephone

Kayak launch

Lookout

Water activities

Mooring buoy

Wade fishing

Statue

Washroom facility / toilet

Wharf / marina

Parc marin duSaguenay-Saint-Laurent

Rustic accommodation

Trail number

Kayak-camping

RV area

Crossing (car)

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STARTING POINTBAIE-ÉTERNITÉ SECTOR

Sentier des Méandres-à-Falaises 30 1.6 km

45 - 60 min X F Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre

Sentier de la Statue • To the halte Bellevue lookout 230 3.6 km2 h X I

Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre• To the statue 280 7.6 km

3 - 4 h X ID

Sentier de la Rivière • Along Éternité River from the campground to the bay 100 8.4 km4 h X I Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre or

Baie-Éternité campground, between sites 56 and 57.

Sentier Les Caps • To the du Géant lookout 340 10,2 km4 - 5 h X ID

Parking area P3• To Cap Éternité 360 18 km

9 h X D

L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN SECTORSentier Les Caps • From Anse-de-Tabatière to Chemin Saint-Thomas, through Montagne Blanche and Sentier des Chutes (Montagne Blanche area - Sentier des chutes is closed during hunting season)

55015 km7 - 8 h Oneway * D Chemin de l’Anse or chemin Saint-Thomas Nord

Sentier des Chutes • To the 1st waterfall (closed in the fall during hunting season) 210 5 km2 - 3 h X I

Chemin Saint-Thomas Nord• To Montagne Blanche

(closed in the fall during hunting season)550 13.8 km

6 - 7 h X D

Sentier de l’Anse-de-Tabatière • Lookout over the Saguenay Fjord 10 0,5 km10 min X F Anse-de-Tabatière parking area

Sentier des Poètes • L’Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay 290 9.6 km5 h Oneway * I Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L’Anse-Saint-Jean

or rue du Quai in Petit-Saguenay

PETIT-SAGUENAY SECTOR

Sentier de la Pinède • To the la Pinède lookout 120 8 km3 h X I Chemin Saint-Étienne parkinG

BAIE-SAINTE-MARGUERITE SECTOR

Sentier Le Fjord • From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Halte du Béluga lookout 30 6 km2 - 3 h X F Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre

• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Saint-Louis Island lookout 170 10 km4 - 5 h X ID Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre

• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Anse-à-Pierrot parking area 240 13.6 km6 - 7 h Oneway * D Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre or

L’Anse-à-Pierrot parking

Sentier Le Fjord • From Anse-Creuse to Cap de la Boule 170 13.2 km7 - 8 h Oneway * D Rang Saint-Joseph parking or lac de la Boule parking

LA-BAIE-DE-TADOUSSAC SECTOR

Sentier Le Fjord • From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint 30 3.6 km1 h 30 X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint on the hill 110 3.6 km1 h 30 X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac au point de vue du mont Adéla-Lessard 280 6.6 km4 - 5 h X I Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac to cap de la Boule 280 11.7 km6 - 7 h Oneway * D Parking area across the fish farm (Route 138, near

the ferry)

Sentier de l’Estuaire • Access to lookout overlooking the estuar 50 800 m20 min X F La Maison des Dunes Discovery and Visitors Centre

Sentier de la Pointe-de-l’Islet • Marine mammal observation site from land 10 800 m20 min X F Federal wharf of Tadoussac or municipal parking area

Sentier de la Colline-de-l’Anse-à-l’Eau (sentier de La Coupe) 40 1.1 km45 min X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

TRAILS Les Caps (south shore) Le Fjord (north shore)

LENGTH27 - 32 km, (difficult level)From Baie-Éternité to L’Anse-Saint-Jean

41.1 km (difficult level). From Baie-Sainte-Marguerite to Tadoussac

ENVIRONMENT Forest Woodlands along the fjord

SHUTTLESERVICE

OrganisAction 418 579-8763 Ferme 5 Étoiles 418 236-4833 or 1 877 236-4551

Both shores of the fjord are bordered by long-distance hiking trails. Sentier Les Caps and Sentier Le Fjord trails both have shelter, primitive campground, lean-to facilities. Visit our Website for details and route suggestions.

F : Easy I : Moderate D : Difficult- Accessible by bicycle * Plan return trip by shuttle

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LONG DISTANCE HIKING ALONG THE FJORD

Ottawa

Natashquan

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

UNITED STATES

NEW BRUNSWICK

LABRADOR

ONTARIO

QUÉBEC

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

NOVA SCOTIA

St.Lawrence River

Saguenay

Mont-Laurier

La TuqueRivière-du-Loup

MIGUASHA

LAC-TÉMISCOUATAGRANDS-JARDINS

GASPÉSIE

PARC MARIN DU SAGUENAY–SAINT-LAURENT

HAUTES-GORGES-DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE

FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY

ANTICOSTI

ÎLE-BONAVENTURE-ET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ

AIGUEBELLE

BIC

MONTS-VALINPOINTE-TAILLON

FRONTENAC

MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

YAMASKA

MONT-ORFORD

MONT-MÉGANTIC

JACQUES-CARTIER

MONT-TREMBLANT

OKA

PLAISANCE

PINGUALUIT

KUURURJUAQ

ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE

OPÉMICAN

BOUTIQUES Don’t forget to visit our boutiques for a souvenir! Profits are fully reinvested in Québec’s national parks

THE LARGEST NATURE AND OUTDOOR NETWORK IN QUÉBEC

The exceptional territories of Sépaq, including 24 national parks, are privileged destinations where you can enjoy all the benefits of an intimate contact with nature. Here’s a special invitation from us to you:

come relax at the heart of an authentic natural world that’s the pride and joy of Quebecers!

24 NATIONAL PARKS | 14 WILDLIFE RESERVES | 8 TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS | SÉPAQ ANTICOSTI

QUÉBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAYSeptember 8, 2018

SÉPAQ WINTER DAY January 26, 2019

Discover all our destinations at sepaq.com

DISCOVER OUR TRAILS

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Vieux Chemin

Chemin Saint-Étienne Rang Saint-Joseph

Rang Saint-Georges

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Pointe de l'Islet

Cap de la Boule

Pointe à Passe-Pierre

Île Saint-Louis

Cap Éternité

Cap Trinité

Cap Liberté

Lac Otis

Lac à la Croix

Lac Euloge

Lac Biscambi

Lac April

LacHibouPetit

lac Biscambi

Lac Otis

Anse Saint-Jean

Anse de Tabatière

BaieÉternité

Baie dela Trinité

Anse du GrosRuisseau

Anse auxÉrablesAnse à Didier

Ansede Sable

Rivière Saguenay

Rivière Sainte-Marguerite

Lac desSables

LacParadis

Lac des Baies

Lac des îles

Ansedu Petit-

Saguenay Anse de la Barge

Anse deRoche

FleuveSaint-Laurent

Anse des Îlets Rouges

Baie Sainte-Catherine

Anse Creuse

Anse deSaint-Étienne

Anse à David

Anse auxPetites Îles

Anse au Cheval

Anse duPortage

Toville de Saguenay

To ville de Saguenay

ToSaint-

Siméon

ToLes Escoumins

ToBaie-Saint-Paul

Baie-Sainte-Catherine

Tadoussac

Sacré-Coeur

Petit-Saguenay

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Km 22See the La Baie-Sainte-MargueriteSector

See theLa Baie-de-Tadoussac

Sector

Toville de Saguenay

ToTadoussac

To ville de

Saguenay

Saint-Basile-de-Tableau

Sainte-Rose-du-Nord

L'Anse-Saint-Jean

Rivière-Éternité

Km 53,5

See the La Baie-ÉternitéSector

Toville de Saguenay

Parc marin duSaguenay-

Saint-Laurent

Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent

L'Anse-de-Tabatière

CampingBaie-Éternité

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Le BélugaDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Km 22La Baie-Sainte-Marguerite Sector

Cap Sainte-

Marguerite

Île Saint-Louis

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Ruedu

Bord-

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Pointe de l'Islet

Collinede l'Anseà l'Eau

Colline de l'Anse à la Barque

Baie deTadoussac

RivièreSaguenay

Fleu

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Anse à l'Eau

Stationpiscicole

La Baie-de-Tadoussac Sector

Cette carte intègre de l’information géographique de source gouvernementale.Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi destransformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.Données originales utilisées AnnéesBanque de données Sépaq Cartes topographiquesà l'échelle de 1/20 000 1986-2000Source des données utiliséesMinistère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles© Gouvernement du Québec

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0 500 1 000 1 500m

Le Fjord du SaguenayDiscovery andVisitors Centre

La Baie-Éternité Sector

Lac de la Chute

BaieÉternité

Le Delta

Lac de la Goutte

LacClaveau

LacPrice

LacPierre

LacStella

Cap Éternité

Cap Trinité

Cap Liberté

4A3

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Picnic

Boat fishing

Rest stops

Shower

Bike rental

Food servicesPlayground

Self registration post

Parking lot

Recreational vehicledumping station

WaterfallLean-to shelter

Semi-serviced camping

Rustic camping

Cabin

Shelter

Registration centre /Information

Community hall

Sentier

Road network

MFFP property

National park boundary

Telephone

Kayak launch

Lookout

Water activities

Mooring buoy

Wade fishing

Statue

Washroom facility / toilet

Wharf / marina

Parc marin duSaguenay-Saint-Laurent

Rustic accommodation

Trail number

Kayak-camping

RV area

Crossing (car)

Power line

Via ferrataConservation zone

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STARTING POINTBAIE-ÉTERNITÉ SECTOR

Sentier des Méandres-à-Falaises 30 1.6 km

45 - 60 min X F Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre

Sentier de la Statue • To the halte Bellevue lookout 230 3.6 km2 h X I

Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre• To the statue 280 7.6 km

3 - 4 h X ID

Sentier de la Rivière • Along Éternité River from the campground to the bay 100 8.4 km4 h X I Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre or

Baie-Éternité campground, between sites 56 and 57.

Sentier Les Caps • To the du Géant lookout 340 10,2 km4 - 5 h X ID

Parking area P3• To Cap Éternité 360 18 km

9 h X D

L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN SECTORSentier Les Caps • From Anse-de-Tabatière to Chemin Saint-Thomas, through Montagne Blanche and Sentier des Chutes (Montagne Blanche area - Sentier des chutes is closed during hunting season)

55015 km7 - 8 h Oneway * D Chemin de l’Anse or chemin Saint-Thomas Nord

Sentier des Chutes • To the 1st waterfall (closed in the fall during hunting season) 210 5 km2 - 3 h X I

Chemin Saint-Thomas Nord• To Montagne Blanche

(closed in the fall during hunting season)550 13.8 km

6 - 7 h X D

Sentier de l’Anse-de-Tabatière • Lookout over the Saguenay Fjord 10 0,5 km10 min X F Anse-de-Tabatière parking area

Sentier des Poètes • L’Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay 290 9.6 km5 h Oneway * I Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L’Anse-Saint-Jean

or rue du Quai in Petit-Saguenay

PETIT-SAGUENAY SECTOR

Sentier de la Pinède • To the la Pinède lookout 120 8 km3 h X I Chemin Saint-Étienne parkinG

BAIE-SAINTE-MARGUERITE SECTOR

Sentier Le Fjord • From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Halte du Béluga lookout 30 6 km2 - 3 h X F Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre

• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Saint-Louis Island lookout 170 10 km4 - 5 h X ID Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre

• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Anse-à-Pierrot parking area 240 13.6 km6 - 7 h Oneway * D Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre or

L’Anse-à-Pierrot parking

Sentier Le Fjord • From Anse-Creuse to Cap de la Boule 170 13.2 km7 - 8 h Oneway * D Rang Saint-Joseph parking or lac de la Boule parking

LA-BAIE-DE-TADOUSSAC SECTOR

Sentier Le Fjord • From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint 30 3.6 km1 h 30 X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint on the hill 110 3.6 km1 h 30 X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac au point de vue du mont Adéla-Lessard 280 6.6 km4 - 5 h X I Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

• From Tadoussac to cap de la Boule 280 11.7 km6 - 7 h Oneway * D Parking area across the fish farm (Route 138, near

the ferry)

Sentier de l’Estuaire • Access to lookout overlooking the estuar 50 800 m20 min X F La Maison des Dunes Discovery and Visitors Centre

Sentier de la Pointe-de-l’Islet • Marine mammal observation site from land 10 800 m20 min X F Federal wharf of Tadoussac or municipal parking area

Sentier de la Colline-de-l’Anse-à-l’Eau (sentier de La Coupe) 40 1.1 km45 min X F Parking area across the fish farm

(Route 138, near the ferry)

TRAILS Les Caps (south shore) Le Fjord (north shore)

LENGTH27 - 32 km, (difficult level)From Baie-Éternité to L’Anse-Saint-Jean

41.1 km (difficult level). From Baie-Sainte-Marguerite to Tadoussac

ENVIRONMENT Forest Woodlands along the fjord

SHUTTLESERVICE

OrganisAction 418 579-8763 Ferme 5 Étoiles 418 236-4833 or 1 877 236-4551

Both shores of the fjord are bordered by long-distance hiking trails. Sentier Les Caps and Sentier Le Fjord trails both have shelter, primitive campground, lean-to facilities. Visit our Website for details and route suggestions.

F : Easy I : Moderate D : Difficult- Accessible by bicycle * Plan return trip by shuttle

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Ottawa

Natashquan

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

UNITED STATES

NEW BRUNSWICK

LABRADOR

ONTARIO

QUÉBEC

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

NOVA SCOTIA

St.Lawrence River

Saguenay

Mont-Laurier

La TuqueRivière-du-Loup

MIGUASHA

LAC-TÉMISCOUATAGRANDS-JARDINS

GASPÉSIE

PARC MARIN DU SAGUENAY–SAINT-LAURENT

HAUTES-GORGES-DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE

FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY

ANTICOSTI

ÎLE-BONAVENTURE-ET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ

AIGUEBELLE

BIC

MONTS-VALINPOINTE-TAILLON

FRONTENAC

MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

YAMASKA

MONT-ORFORD

MONT-MÉGANTIC

JACQUES-CARTIER

MONT-TREMBLANT

OKA

PLAISANCE

PINGUALUIT

KUURURJUAQ

ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE

OPÉMICAN

BOUTIQUES Don’t forget to visit our boutiques for a souvenir! Profits are fully reinvested in Québec’s national parks

THE LARGEST NATURE AND OUTDOOR NETWORK IN QUÉBEC

The exceptional territories of Sépaq, including 24 national parks, are privileged destinations where you can enjoy all the benefits of an intimate contact with nature. Here’s a special invitation from us to you:

come relax at the heart of an authentic natural world that’s the pride and joy of Quebecers!

24 NATIONAL PARKS | 14 WILDLIFE RESERVES | 8 TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS | SÉPAQ ANTICOSTI

QUÉBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAYSeptember 8, 2018

SÉPAQ WINTER DAY January 26, 2019

Discover all our destinations at sepaq.com

DISCOVERY TIME

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Activities for everyone,whether by land, sea or air.

VIA FERRATA (BaiE-ÉtErnitÉ SEctor)traverse the void from high above along an 85 meter long suspended footbridge securely anchored to the opposing rock walls. Safely cross along a beam, a ladder and even a suspended bridge at the pace of the participants. important: You must be at least 1.3 meters tall and the maximum weight is 110 kilos (242 pounds); maximum of 8 people per departure.

Schedule : From June 9 to 17, Saturdays and Sundays. From June 23 until September 3 - seven days a week. From September 6 to october 8: thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

FISHINGFind your perfect fishing spot among ten lakes, a river and a fjord! Various options are offered; all you have to do is ask! Boat rentals are available for lake fishing. Brook trout are the species you’ll find in the lakes and rivers. a variety of species will surprise and amaze while fishing in the fjord! Boat rentals starting from $62.08 / person

SAILING AND OVERNIGHT STAY ON BOARDBaie Éternité under the stars while on a sailboat - the perfect escape! Experience the life of a sailor during an initiation excursion with Voile Mercator. introduction to sailing with a certified instructor, supper, one night on board and breakfast included. Seven days a week from June 23 until September 3, boarding time 1:45 p.m. For reservations: 1 888 674-9309 www.voilemercator.com

SEA KAYAKING (BaiE-ÉtErnitÉ SEctor)on the program: the fjord and rock walls towering from high above at the rhythm of the participants… and the tides! Sea kayaking provides an up close and personal contact with nature and is perfect for discovering the marine environment.

Schedule: From June 9 to 17, Saturdays and Sundays; from June 23 to September 3, 7 days a week; from September 4 to october 8, Wednesday to Sunday.

COURSE NAME

DIFFICULTY LEVEL DURATION MINIMUM

AGEADULT RATES

YOUTH RATES

La Passerelle intermediate 3 h 12 $47.50 $35.50

La Grande Dalle intermediate 4 h 14 $62.00 $46.25

L’Odyssée difficult 6 h 14 $86.75 $64.75

DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION ADULT RATES YOUTH RATES FAMILY RATES

9:30 a.m. and 13:30 p.m. 3 h $62.00 $46.25 $167.00

5 p.m. (July 14 to august 19) 2 h $47.50 $37.50 $137.00

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ZODIAC (BaiE-ÉtErnitÉ SEctor)Embark on a pneumatic canoe for an unforgettable tour and discover the impressive fjord and surroundings. take an excursion in an ecosystem unlike anywhere else in the world accompanied by a naturalist captain. Enjoy a front row seat to learn how the landscapes were formed and never cease to impress.

Le Fjord Saguenay II offers direct visual access overlooking the fjord, known as the “bateau-mouche” due to its retractable windows and roof that provides a 180 degree panoramic view. this new environmentally friendly vessel has a 121 passenger capacity and offers breathtaking landscapes.

RABASKA (BaiE-ÉtErnitÉ SEctor)Join the longboat team and relive the fur trading era! let our “log drivers” introduce you to their period costumes while navigating along the bay’s waterways!

Schedule: in low season, from June 16 to June 29, and September 4 to october 8; in high season, from June 30 to September 3.

Schedule: June 16 and 17, Saturdays and Sundays; from June 23 to September 3, 7 days a week; from September 4 to october 8, Wednesday to Sunday.

Schedule: From June 23 to august 19, Monday, tuesday and Friday.

DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION ADULT

RATESYOUTH RATES

4 p.m. 2 h $16.25 Free

PERIOD DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION ADULT RATES YOUTH RATES FAMILY RATES

low season 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1.5 h $58.00 $30.00 $144.00

High season 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 1.5 h $58.00 $30.00 $144.00

DEPARTURE TIMES DURATION ADULT RATES YOUTH RATES FAMILY RATES

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 2 h $52.50 $45.50 $167.00

5 p.m. (July 14 to august 19) 2 h $52.50 $45.50 $167.00

NAVETTES MARITIMES DU FJORD(BaiE-ÉtErnitÉ SEctor)

Safely sail on the Marine Park’s waters in the vessel of your choice.

DISCOVERYACTIVITIES

VOYAGE AU BOUT DE LA NUITniGHt-HikE nocturnE

Bats, owls, butterflies, and other nocturnal creatures come to life in the dark. With a park warden, intrude on this world of mysteries…

activity offered in both sectors of the park (Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite).

Reservation: discovery and Visitors centre

Rates: adult: $10.25 $ children: free

SOS CHAUVES-SOURIStalkS Bats have always been part of our nighttime stories but how much do we really know about them? these little mammals that fly “under the radar” are in serious decline. Join us as we tell the passionate saga of these beautiful but gloomy creatures.

activity offered in both sectors of the park (Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite). Duration: 1 h Rates: free

LAISSEZ-VOUS CHARMER PAR LES NYCTALESSciEncE introduction Get involved in tadoussac bird observatory (oot) research activities, the ideal place to observe and learn everything you ever wanted to know about the work of a master bird catcher, whose job it is to band small night owls. Watch this artist at work live onscreen. You may even get an opportunity to tag along with the oot team as they check their nets.

Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays from September 7 until october 6, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Reservation: discovery and Visitors centre 418 236-1162.

Rates: adult: $11 $ children: free

Find out more about our discovery activities on the message boards and at the visitor information centres.

LE PARCOURS DES AVENTURIERSSElF-GuidEd tour an all new self-guided tour is now available at the le Bleuvet campgrounds. travel back in time through the exciting adventures of anadabijou, louison and alexandra. Fun for visitors of all ages.

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Departure: Washroom facility, le Bleuvet campground, Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector.

Rates: free

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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!

SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS

Visitors can chose from among several types of accommodations and packages:

• rustic shelter

• campgrounds without services and

• 2 services (water and electricity)

• rV camping

• ready-to-camp

• cabin

• EcHo cabin (newly introduced)

• kayak-camping, hiking-camping

• refuge

• 3-wall shelter

BEGINNING OF BOOKINGS 2018 SEASON: IN PROGRESS 2019 SEASON april 28, 2018 (summer) and September 18, 2018 (fall/winter)

Cabin and rustic shelteroctober 27, 2018

Camping and ready-to camp1 800 665-6527 | sepaq.com

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Welcome cyclists

FAMILY FUNIS HERE!

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

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discover all our family destinations at sepaq.com/family

photo : Mathieu dupuis

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

• Listentothehootingowls,chattybatsandtheirnocturnal friends during the evening with the Voyage au bout de la nuit! • ARabaskaridewiththekids?Fantastic!Un commis voyageur à l’époque du rabaska is the perfect discovery activity for the entire family. • Aneasystrollintheforestforlittlehikers:Takethe Méandres-à-Falaises trail. • ThetrailthatleadstotheHalte du Béluga is easily accessible for strollers due to its stone dust covered surface.

the fjord’s maximum depth is 270 meters. the highest cliffs (approximately 460 meters) are located at cap trinité, along the shores of Baie Éternité. check out the events surrounding the Saguenay–St. lawrence

Marine park 20 year anniversary at parcmarin.qc.ca/home/ and take part in the festivities!

A FJORD THAT IS RENOWNED ON A WORLDWIDE SCALEof the 2,130 fjords indexed in the world, only 38 attain or exceed 100 kilometers in length. Extending across 103 kilometers from tadoussac to Saint-Fulgence, the Saguenay Fjord belongs to this category of the largest fjords worldwide. it’s also one of the rare fjords that empties into an estuary, over 100 kilometers from the ocean. the Saguenay Fjord stands out not just for its length, but more so for its southern positioning. the only fjord in Southern Québec is also the longest fjord in the world at such a low latitude, both in the northern and southern hemispheres.

ONE FJORD, TWO PARKS! the fjord’s banks are protected by the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, but the water itself is part of the Saguenay–St. lawrence Marine park. it’s therefor part of a protected environment, from the highest peaks to the lowest depths.

TRAINING A GIANTSimply put, a fjord is defined as such: a glacial valley flooded by the sea. an actual tear in the canadian Shield, this formation began millions of years ago with the collapse of bedrock between two faults. this was followed by ice ages that hollowed out the valley and rounded the landscape. then, salty, cold and heavy water infiltrated under the brackish water level.

This dynamic of the fjord’s water creates two super-imposed habitats: brackish surface water species and deep marine species.

The name Saguenay is derived from two Aboriginal words, saga and nipi, which means “where the water exits”.

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CONSERVE FOR TOMORROW

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GREAT NEWS FOR THE PEREGRINE FALCONthe fjord’s cliffs shelter several breeding pairs of peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus), of the anatum subspecies. although the species is still designed as a vulnerable in Québec, the protection measures in place seem to be bringing positive results. park wardens work hard to locate nesting sites along the fjord every spring. nine sites have been confirmed within the park’s limits in 2017. a huge increase when compared to 1990 when there was only one!

a BriEF oVErViEW oF an inSpirinG StorY

Following a major decline in the species, mostly due to exposure to ddt, a repopulation program was initiated from 1976 to 1994: 255 falcons were released in different areas adjacent to the St. lawrence valley. in addition, a province-wide inventory has

THE ST. LAWRENCE BELUGA WHALES: ON THE EDGE OF ENDANGERMENTthere were between 7,800 and 10,000 Beluga whales in the St. lawrence at the end of 19th century. unfortunately, intensive commercial hunting at the beginning of the 20th century caused them to almost disappear completely. although hunting has been prohibited since 1979, the beluga whale population has not yet recovered. it’s actually estimated to have been declining over the past ten years. the most recent estimate indicates that there are only 889 beluga whales that remain in the St. lawrence.

LA BAIE SAINTE-MARGUERITEknown as one of the best places to observe belugas from the shore, this bay is regularly visited by schools of female whales with their young in July and august. With a little luck, careful observers may see the whales feeding, resting and socializing, in addition to even feeding their young. this precious locations for the whale population’s future requires acute protection during the summer months.

been carried out every 5 years since 1970. While in 1980, only one initial couple had been discovered, over 108 breeding pairs were recorded in 2010!

Participate in the evening discussion “Faucon les protège!” (we must protect the falcons) to find out more.

The future of the beluga whale is everyone’s responsibility. Kayakers and boaters, avoid sailing in Baie Sainte-Marguerite! Visit parcmarin.qc.ca/home/ for more information on the rules and regulations.

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

Legal Deposit: 2018 Bibliothèque 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 thewbeneficiary. You can obtain protection against these risks from an insurer.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 911 Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

4456, ch. du Lac-Supérieur Lac-Supérieur (Québec) J0T 1P0Information: 418-848-3169 Réservation: 1 800-665-6527parc.jacques-cartier@sepaq.com sepaq.com/jacquescartier

Photos: Parc national des Grands-Jardins, Steve Deschênes : Dominic Boudreault, Mathieu Dupuis, Agathe Girard-Tremblay, Jean-Pierre Huard, Steve Deschênes, Lise Génois, Caroline Langevin, Paul Binet – Dreamstime

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

legal deposit: 2018 Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec

SûRETé DU QUéBEC: 310-4141 (general number) /*4141 (for cellphones)

* Where cellphone networks are available. the costs and expenses incurred in conducting search and rescue operations are the responsibility of the beneficiary. You can obtain protection against these risks from an insurer.

photos : Boran richard, claude p.côté, John Sylvester, Mathieu dupuis , Fabrice tremblay, Julie dallaire, organisaction , Voile Mercator , M. rouleau, Marc loiselle, Shutterstock, François Fabianeck

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 911Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay

91, rue notre-dame rivière-Éternité (Québec) G0V 1p0 information: 418 272-1556 reservation: 1 800 665-6527 parc.saguenay@sepaq.com sepaq.com/saguenay

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L’Anse-Saint-Jean

418 272-3024 • 1 866 725-2925 www.fjordenkayak.ca

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