4.5Forillon National Park(919 reviews) - Otentik stay in Forillion National Park Sunday: National Parks
Otentik stay in Forillion National Park Lots of great hiking trails for beginners, intermediates and experts. We stayed in an Otentik in the park. Everything you need is provided for you. Early June can get quite cool but the heater inside was amazing. Fridge was wonderful. Propane stove outside for cooking. We also brought a small portable bbq for grilling. The comfort stations (Indoors as well as outside the building) offer sinks with hot and cold water for washing up dishes.See more..
Parc national de l'Ile-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Perce stands out with its rich natural, historic, and geological heritage. Sculpted by time and the sea, at the Gaspe Peninsula's tip, it has the fortress of Bonaventure Island and the magnificent stone vessel of Perce Rock-Quebec's tourism emblem. Its outstanding flora and fauna, including its famous colony of Northern Gannets make it a must-see for visitors, as do the island's old homes-the last witnesses to the way the islanders lived a century ago.See more..
If you love moody vibes and beautiful scenery, this park is for you. So many hikes to chose from, easy to difficult, low trails or high trails. My family and & I hiked the Cap a l’original and it was wonderful. You do need to pay attention to the low and high tides as this trails is on the shore of the beach most of the time and then you climb up a huge rock at some point towards the end. To know when you can start the trail due to the low or high tide, either check the website as stated on the park’s website or ask the staff. From my understanding, the tide is lower in the early morning hours and once in the afternoon. Need good shoes and water. Enjoy:)See more..
I heard about Foresta Lumina a few years ago on NPR, but then Covid hit and we couldn’t go anywhere. We drove to Coaticook after a stay in Montreal and stayed locally for a night. Foresta Lumina is like a waking dream, the lights, sounds and story take you on an otherworldly journey. You definitely want to have good walking shoes as you will go up and down some steep inclines in dimly lit forest regions. I would not recommend this for someone who has mobility issues and definitely could not go there with a walker or wheelchair.See more..
Entrée Saint-Mathieu: quitter l'autoroute 55 à la sortie 217 et suivre les indicEntrée Saint-Jean-des-piles : Autoroute 55, sortie 226 Nad 83 Long 72°46'3,04"O Lat 46°43'36,77"N UTM Nad 83 zone 18 670586,64 5177234,47 Entrée Saint-Mathieu : autoroute 55, sortie 217 en direction de Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Nad 83 Long 72°57'57,08"O Lat 46°38'54,38"N UTM Nad 83 zone 18 655656 E 5168107 N Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie Bureau administratif 702, 5e Rue C.P. 160 Succ. Bureau-chef Shawinigan (Québec) Canada G9N 6T9 Réservation camping : 1-877-737-3783 Réservation longue randonnée : 819-538-3232 * Aucune réservation pour le canot-camping. Tél : 819-538-3232 Téléscripteur (ATS) : 1-866-787-6221 Téléc : 819-536-3661See more..
4.5Parc National Du Fjord-du-Saguenay(339 reviews) - Gorgeous Baie-Sainte-Marguerite - Belugas! Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
We camped at Baie-Sainte-Marguerite for three nights, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our campsite was on the water, so we had a fantastic view of the tide coming and going, beautiful sunsets, and gorgeous starry nights. It was a short walk to the lookout with the beluga interpreter. We could climb down to the beach from our campsite, where we swam and watched the belugas playing for hours. They were so close we could hear the sound of their breathing! The walk in is 2.3km, but it's a nice gravel pathway with just a few small hills - I would consider a bicycle on a future trip. The park rents carts, which we didn't know in advance. We were quite pleased to discover that we didn't need to pack everything in on our own backs. The only hitch is that you have to take everything across the suspension bridge by hand and then repack into a different cart. We were also a bit surprised to find a very nice pavillion with flush toilets and a large room with tables and a sink where we could do dishes. We were lucky to have good weather but it was nice to know that there was a place to go for shelter if the weather turned ugly. Overall, an amazing experience and we plan to do it again.See more..
What a beautiful site this National Park! Unfortunately it is a little under-staffed and one of the main trail was closed. The reason: a tree fell on the trail... To me its a bit stupid as you only have to walk over it or around it. Anyway the park itself has a lot of beautiful mountains on the river and is worth the trip. Warning: You must buy your ticket online in advance (which we did) but make sure that you have the bar code to open the gates as there are no attendant. The invoice you get with the email confirming your purchase does not have that code so make sure you have it in advance as there is no or limited cellular reception and you may not be able to get it off your phone.See more..
A hiking hotspot, Parc national de la Gaspésie gives visitors access to an extraordinary mountain environment. The Chic-Chocs and McGerrigle Mountains cross the park. Among them, Mont Jacques Cartier is the second highest peak in Québec. The altitude of these mountains deeply influences the climate that moulds the landscape and creates a diversity of species unique to Québec, and even the world. Arctic-alpine plants and tundra landscapes form a habitat for a herd of woodland caribou, the last representatives of this species south of the St. Lawrence.See more..
Did snowshoeing in the doable sector. The info center is very nice with great views of mountain chain with lake Monroe. I did both expert trails which you have to drive back away from info center about 5 minutes whereas the easier trails you can begin from paths starting at info center. I like Tremblant national park outnof many other sepaq parks because the Laurentian views are endless mountain ranges. They are not high mountains nor are even the hard trails very difficult but you do need a level of fitness most certainly. The Centennial trail has amazing views and not even from the summit of vache noire. The amount of spruce is abundant through the the top levels of the look out. They are fun calming trails and will go back for more peaceful hikes. A beautiful park so close to montrealSee more..
3.5Oka National Park(130 reviews) - Beautiful beach and clean park Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Parks
Park national d'Oka is not far from Montréal. This park has a rich historical and natural heritage. The Calvaire, with its four oratories and three chapels, is a unique complex of historic buildings in America. In Grande Baie and Rivière aux Serpents, land and water come together to give birth to ecological jewels: the wetlands. Winter and summer alike, the top of the Calvaire d'Oka trail provides an exceptional view of Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Adirondacks. Soothing and magnificent...See more..
3.0Observation de l'Ours Noir(118 reviews) - It was interesting but no luck seeing any bears Sunday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks
Here you are in the heart of the Québec forest, where you will have the chance to see the exceptional fauna and flora of the Manicouagan region, only 10 minutes from Tadoussac. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will be able to safely observe black bears in their natural habitat. This activity, which is becoming more and more popular with visitors, will surely charm you!See more..
This place is otherworldly in its beauty, history, views, friendliness and culture. We stayed 4 days and plan to return because there is just so much to see and do in this vast, unspoiled natural area. Do not pass this place by under any circumstances. If you are any fan of the outdoors or nature at all, you will not be disappointed.See more..
During our visit of eastern Canada in September 2013, we decided to stop for a couple of days in the Parc National by lake St Jean. We rented a cabin by the lake. Being out of season we were completely alone which was really good as we used these few days to relax and chill. The place is beautiful, there is nothing else to do but walk at this time of year but we really enjoyed it. Beautiful and peaceful. Only reason why I don't give it an 'excellent' rating is because every evening, we had uninvited guests: mice!See more..
It's a beautiful park with very easy paths to cover with the family. The "lakes" path is particularly cool; takes about two hours to do, is a loop, easy, and had beautiful views.See more..
We explored 3 of the trails. The floating walkway through the wetland was awesome. Unfortunately we saw very few wildlife but it was just awesome to walk on a lovely fall day. We spent time driving to the points of both the small and larger peninsula. See more..
We rented 2 Hutopia tents for 5 adults and a toddler for one week. The tent provided all the comfort needed and were very well maintained. The location was " les mésanges" which was walking distance to the lac area. Lots of activities to do for the kids. Will do it again next year! See more..
5.0Parc national des Monts-Valin(57 reviews) - Valley of the ghosts -not to be missed if you are on the Saguenay fjord National Parks
We were staying at the Pourvoirie du Cap au Leste and took the day trip to Monts Valin (less than one hour from Saguenay). The road was properly cleared from snow. The staff at the visitor center and the little store and cafe are friendly and very helpful. You take the snow-bus to the start of the track and it's a 1.5hour walk to the peak with a convenient refuge mid-way. we were lucky to be there on a sunny day and it was just gorgeous and worth the effort. DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE SNOW BUS!!!!See more..
Stayed 4 nights in huttopia tents in Grands Pins sector. Just awesome. Fully stocked very comfortable, four beds, wood furniture, nice fire pit etc all great, hiking some tough trails with the kids, rented canoe on grand pins and grand touladi, latter better but 40 min drive, we did the Rabaska activity was great, guided 12 person canoe tour explaining how local indian tribes lived kids loved it. Do bring mosquito repellent, but we will return for a week next summer.See more..
A true natural jewel of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, Parc national d'Aiguebelle is home to a variety of geological phenomenon with evocative names: giant's kettle, pillow lava...A 22-metre-high suspended walkway offers a thrilling crossing over a gigantic fault. From this vantage point you can admire scenery that has been deeply marked by the work of billions of years. A wide range of discovery activities explore a diversity of wildlife species: moose, beaver, mink, heron and osprey, to name just a few. In winter and summer alike, Parc national d'Aiguebelle is the perfect spot to take your time!See more..
Wow! We did the Mont-du-lac-des-Cygnes. Incredible hike! Definitly the best of my life. To get to the top, it was not that hard and the final view was phenomenal! Recommenced to all hikers!See more..
4.5Mont Adela-Lessard(12 reviews) - Great views and well maintained trail Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Hiking Trails
Great view of Tadoussac, the Saint-Lawrence river and the Fiord. Walking (Nordic) poles highly recommended, especially if the terrain is wet/damp after it rains, for the descent.See more..
4.5Parc National d'Anticosti(7 reviews) - The Chute Vaureal are Anticosti's most famous landmark National Parks
Be prepared for a long-day to go see this park, but it's worth it. Along the way you'll see deer, foxes, shipwrecks, lighthouses and the final reward of an amazing waterfall. Take the effort to hike the 6km in the canyon.See more..
5.0Île Nue De Mingan(5 reviews) - Worthwhile to visit National Parks • Islands • Geologic Formations
Located in the western region of the archipelago, île Nue de Mingan is composed almost entirely of a tundra-style landscape called the barrens which makes it an ecologically fragile and unique milieu. This apparently bare island, its rugged monoliths standing guard over sparsely-growing « bonsai » trees, just fascinated us. The main attractions are the remains of the Basque ovens, the monoliths, the seabirds, river-edge plants and, at low tide, seaweed and other sea organisms. We visited this island in mid-August and the name Île Nue, translates literally to “the nude island”. The landscape was completely devoid of trees, which creates scenery so stark as to seem almost apocalyptic. The monoliths were not as tall here, but they don’t need to be: relative to the low-lying shrubs they surround, they tower in comparison. Exposed to prevailing winds, the island’s vegetation has adapted to the conditions of this extraordinary habitat known as the barrens. While it does look bare, it does not mean that it isn’t brimming with life – especially seabirds. It’s also home to many lovely monoliths including the highest one in all of the islands – La Montagnaise standing a little over 10 metres high. We were fortunate enough to visit during low tide and able to explore the fabulous tide pools. We discovered unique flora, numerous shorebirds and learned a bit about its astonishing history on the presence of Innus, Paspayas and the Basques as early as the 16th c. The island is beautiful with all the monoliths. The Park rep pointed out numerous fossils on the massive flat rocks that curve around the shoreline. There’s also a curious, highly regular pattern to some of the erosion patterns, created by seasonal temperature fluctuations. And while visitors are meant to leave flora undisturbed in Parks Canada places, it’s comforting to know that in an emergency one could probably subsist for days on the abundant berries that line the beaches in late summer.See more..
