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Québec’s
parks are organized to promote discovery while
respecting sensitive zones and keeping environmental impacts to a
minimum.
Forillon
National Park - Forillon, an
Invitation to Land's End! Forillon,
a national park created in 1970, is located at the farthest reach of
the Gaspé Peninsula. Its majestic landscapes cover a 244 km
2 area that is carved out of the
sea, cliffs and mountains. Forillon
protects a representative sample of the Notre-Dame and Mégantic
mountain regions and certain elements of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
marine region. The presence of ten different rock formations, colonies
of seabirds and enigmatic artic-alpine plants give this park its unique
character. Within this seaside park, the Grande-Grave National Heritage
Site attests to the way of life of fishing families.
La
Mauricie National Park - Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in the
heart of the Laurentians. La
Mauricie National Park invites you to a close encounter with the
Laurentians, the chain of mountains flanking the northern shore of the
St. Lawrence River. Covering an area of 536 km2,
the park gives off an air of serenity throughout its gently contoured
terrain. On
this vast plateau of rolling hills intersected by valleys and dotted
with myriads of lakes, life moves in perfect unison with nature. Here
only the changes of the seasons mark the passage of time, retouching
the landscape with subtle strokes and calling visitors with a promise
of both activity and relaxation. Since its creation in 1970, the
park has safeguarded the continuing integrity of this richly endowed
land, protecting it as a representative sample of the southernmost part
of the Canadian Shield. Welcome to this haven of peace! La Mauricie
National Park, a conservation area that relies on your involvement!
Mingan
Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada - Beyond the 50th
parallel, along the North Shore of the Gulf of St.
Lawrence, lies a remarkably beautiful scattering of some thirty
limestone islands and more than 1000 granitic islets and reefs. The
territory, the "Mingan Archipelago", became a national park reserve in
1984. This necklace of land carved out of the limestone bedrock is
the site of spectacular natural monuments which bear witness to the
never-ending wear of the sea and of the centuries. And there is an
abundance of life in this strange half-world: plants of variegated hues
and shapes, seabirds gathered in colonies, seals, dolphins and whales,
swarming the blue vastness in which the islands bathe. Mingan
Archipelago: a treasure to discover and preserve…
Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
- An area to discover in depth! Since its creation in 1998, the marine
park has worked to protect and present the marine environment of a
section St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay Fjord. With a surface
area of 1 245 km2, this large ecosystem is unique
because of
its sea bottom topography and its fjord . The confluence of waters of
the St. Lawrence Estuary with those of the Saguenay Fjord creates
exceptional oceanographic phenomena promoting significant biological
diversity . Five cetacean species inhabit the waters of the marine
park, including the St. Lawrence beluga, a protected species. In all,
more than fifteen species of marine mammals have been reported, which
bears witness to the marine park’s ecological significance. As well,
the area surrounding the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park has a long
history of human inhabitation and is a place of importance in North
American history. On this land, Amerindian and European civilizations
came into contact, a contact that made a lasting impact.
Quebec National Parks - Québec’s 27 national parks have
extraordinary experiences in store for you! Together, these imposing
protected spaces provide a perfect example of Québec’s
multi-faceted
geography. Each park has its own unique personality owing to its
location, flora and fauna, and they all boast an astounding diversity
of natural sites and scenery.
Sépaq
- Looking for fabulous destinations? Escape into the Sépaq
network and the exquisite natural settings of its 22 national parks, 15 wildlife reserves, 8 tourist resorts and Sépaq Anticosti.
Whether you want to camp or stay in 4-star hotel, whether you want to
enjoy the great outdoors, make new discoveries or simply relax, you'll
have a totally unique experience in Québec's most beautiful
natural
environments!
Image: Forillon National Park of Canada
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