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Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-PercéParc national des Îles-de-BouchervilleParc national de la Jacques-CartierParc national du Lac-TémiscouataParc national de MiguashaParc national du Mont-MéganticParc national du Mont-OrfordParc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno

Parc national du Mont-TremblantParc national des Monts-ValinParc national d’OkaParc national de PlaisanceParc national de la Pointe-TaillonParc national de la YamaskaParc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent

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H i k i n g a n d b a c k p a c k i n gi n Q u é b e c ' s n a t i o n a l p a r k n e tw o r k

Information and Reservations 1 800 665-6527 • 1 418 890-6527 (Outside North America)www.sepaq.com

Québec’s nat ional park network

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A territory with lots to discover for hiking enthusiasts

Conversion table1 km = 0,62 mi1 km2 = 0,39 mi2

p. 2 Abitibi-Témiscamingue regionAiguebelle

p. 3 Outaouais regionPlaisance

p. 3 Montréal region (Montérégie, Laurentides et Lanaudière)Îles-de-BouchervilleMont-Saint-BrunoMont-TremblantOka

p. 6 Eastern Townships regionMont-MéganticMont-OrfordYamaska

p. 7 Chaudière-Appalaches and Eastern Townships regionsFrontenac

p. 8 Charlevoix regionGrands-JardinsHautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie

p. 9 Québec City regionJacques-Cartier

p. 9 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean regionFjord-du-SaguenayMonts-ValinPointe-Taillon

p. 11 Bas-Saint-Laurent andGaspésie regionsBicGaspésie (Gîte du Mont-Albert) andAuberge de montagne des Chic-ChocsÎle-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-PercéMiguasha

p. 14 Duplessis region Anticosti

PARC NATIONALDE MIGUASHA

0.62 km2

HIKING

PARC NATIONALD’ANTICOSTI

572 km2

HIKING

D U P L E S S I S R E G I O N

Grotte-à-la-patate et Observation SectorsLe Brûlé-de-1955 8 km – 4 h Loop IntermediateLa Grotte-à-la-Patate 3 km – 2 h Round trip IntermediateObservation-la-Mer 4 km – 2 h Round trip EasyLes Falaises 3 km – 1 h 30 Loop EasyChute-Vauréal SectorLa Vallée 24 km – 12 h Round trip DifficultLe Canyon-de-la-Vauréal 7 km – 3 h Round trip IntermediateLes Pins-Blancs 6 km – 3 h Round trip IntermediateLes Cerisiers 4 km – 2 h Round trip EasyBaie-de-la-Tour SectorLes Télégraphes 5 km – 2 h Loop IntermediateLa Chute-Baie-de-la-Tour 3 km – 2 h Round trip IntermediateLes Sentinelles 2 km – 1 h Round trip EasyLes Aigles 1 km – 1 h Round trip EasyNord of the island (McDonald) *La Sauvagesse 14 km – 7 h Round trip DifficultLa Falaise-Puyjalon 9 km – 4 h Round trip IntermediateSouth of the island (Chicotte-la-mer) *Les Échoueries 12 km – 4 h Round trip IntermediateLes Iris 6 km – 3 h Loop EasyLe Petit-Canyon-de-la-Chicotte 1.5 km – 45 min Round trip EasyChicotte SectorLe Canyon-de-la-Chicotte 7 km – 4 h Loop IntermediateLe Garde-Feu 5 km – 2 h Round trip Easy

* Outside the park

Welcome to Québec’s network of national parksLike the other major national park networks, the Parcs Québec network aims to ensurethe sustainability of territories that bear witness to major ecosystems. Created andmanaged according to the criteria of the World Conservation Union (UICN), Québec’snational parks must also be developed for educational and outdoor activity purposes.Parcs Québec makes sure that the developments promoting the discovery of parks respect the sensitive areas of the territory and have a minimal impact on the environment. The practice of responsible tourism is a must if we are to ensure that national parks will be enjoyed by future generations.

Our trail development philosophyHiking is an ideal activity to discover the reasons behind the creation of a nationalpark and to better understand the ways of contributing to its protection. Whateverthe occasion, hiking offers visitors a host of opportunities to awaken their senses.

The orientations chosen by the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec(Sépaq) for the development or consolidation of short-distance hiking trails may besummarized in three points. National park trails must be:

• respectful of the environment, i.e. only exert a minimal impacton the environment;

• safe;• appealing.

Sépaq has adopted a three-level classification system to identify the level of difficultyof its trails:

• An easy trail does not require any particular technical skill or major physical effort.

• An intermediate trail requires greater physical effort and a better technical knowledge.

• A difficult trail requires a mastery of walking techniques, good physical fitness and a feeling of ease when moving about in the forest.

Your safety: your responsibilityThe practice of short- and long-distance hiking entails certain risks. Before beginningyour hike, make sure that you have a good knowledge of the technical characteristics(length, variations in elevation, estimated duration) of the trail that you intend to follow. Dehydration, cold, heat, lack of food, a physical injury as well as darkness arejust some of the risks that you might face. That is why it is important to respectyour abilities and know your limitations, and bring along the appropriateequipment.

Once you are on the trail, keep in mind that the response time in the event of an accident will be longer. A sturdy pair of walking shoes, a bottle of water, and a map ofthe trail will allow you to appreciate your hike safely. For more information, we invite youto consult our web site and the Park Journal.

AccommodationsInnCabin/yurtCampgroundRustic shelter/hut

L’Évolution-de-la-Vie 3 km – 1 h Easy

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A Natural World Heritage Site, UNESCO

A true natural heritage treasure, this park captivates all who visit it, owing to its vast array of fossils and their importance in understanding a page of evolution of life on Earth. Since 1999, thispark has been on UNESCO’s world heritage list. Along the cliff, overa distance of 3 km, a short trail allows visitors to enjoy the park’s immense beauty. At the end of the trail, a 225 step stairway takeshikers down to the beach where they can walk at low tide alongsidethe fossil-bearing cliff on their way back to the museum.

Parc national d’Anticosti – what a paradise! How could anyone possibly resist thespell of this untamed, bewitching land bathed in the transparent light of the north?Allowing yourself to fall under the spell of the mysterious island holds the promiseof discovering rare sites in the heart of a magnificent wilderness setting. A walkalong the shoreline near a group of seals, a hike to the bottom of a canyon withits giant walls, the exploration of a fascinating cave, an excursion into the borealforest…

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B A S - S A I N T- L A U R E N T A N D G A S P É S I E R E G I O N S ( C ON T I N U E D )

PARC NATIONALD’AIGUEBELLE

268.3 km2

HIKING

A B I T I B I - T ÉM I S C AM I N GU E R E G I O N

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Les Versants

L'Aventurier

L'Escalade

La Traverse

Le Garde-Feu

Les Marmites

Les Paysages

L'Élan

Le Jardin-Secret

Le Petit-Nomade

La Plaine

La Castorière

11 km – 5 h 30

9.5 km – 5 h 30

2.5 km – 2 h

3 km – 1 h 30

2 km – 1 h

1.8 km – 1 h

1.6 km – 1 h

1.2 km – 45 min

2.5 km – 45 min

2.2 km – 1 h

2.1 km – 1 h

0.8 km – 20 min

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Whether you prefer short or long hikes or to explorebreathtakingly beautiful natural settings at your own pace,scenic vistas and a true change of scenery are guaranteed!From stroller-friendly trails suitable for family walks tomountain trails for seasoned hikers, the Québec national parksnetwork offers nearly 200 long and short trails. You can go onshort walks or long hikes in many of the wildlife reserves andtourist resorts

HIKING

For some hikers, backpacking is the ultimate challenge. Withsleepovers in a hut or at a primitive campground, thesemulti-day outings allow enthusiasts to have a privilegedcontact with the backcountry. Regardless of the destination thatyou choose and your hiking knowledge, an experienced team ofadvisors will help you organize your stay.

BACKPACKING

PARC NATIONALDE LA GASPÉSIE

802.2 km2

BACKPACKING

Pic de l’Aube (entire route)

From Refuge du Huard to Refuge de la MésangeFrom Refuge de la Mésange to Refuge du Pluvier

Monts McGerrigle (entire route)

From Camping du Mont-Jacques-Cartier to Refuge du TétrasFrom Refuge du Tétras to Refuge du RoselinFrom Refuge du Roselin to the Discovery and Visitors Centre

Mont Albert (entire route)

From Refuge du Pluvier to Refuge de la ParulineFrom Refuge de la Paruline to the Discovery and Visitors Centre

Mont Logan (entire route)

From Refuge de la Chouette to Refuge du CarougeFrom Refuge du Carouge to Refuge du Huard

27.6 km

12.4 km15.2 km

25.2 km

9.3 km

7.5 km8.4 km

28.3 km

8.3 km20 km

17.6 km

8.9 km8.7 km

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2 days, 1 nights5-8 h5-8 h

3 days, 2 nights4-5 h

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2 days, 1 nights3-4 h8-11 h

2 days,2 nights3-5 h3-5 h

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PARC NATIONALDE L’ÎLE-BONAVENTURE-ET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ

5.8 km2

HIKING

The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) is the extension of the Appalachian Trailfound in the United States, renowned for being the longest hiking trail in NorthAmerica. Parc national de la Gaspésie has 140 km of hiking trails, 110 km of whichare part of the IAT. Mont Logan, Mont Albert, Mont Xalibu and Mont Jacques-Cartier are privileged to play host to IAT hikers.

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GRANDE RANDONNÉE PACKAGE – 4 nights2 nights in a hut in PARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE• No meals (autonomous formula)• Access to Parc national de la Gaspésie• 2 nights of accommodation in a hut• Shuttle service

2 nights to the AUBERGE DE MONTAGNE DES CHIC-CHOCS• 2 full-course suppers (3 courses) • 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts• Experienced guides and outdoor equipment (bike, telescopic walking stick, etc.) • Transportation back to the Cap-Chat Visitor's kiosk

FROM PARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE TO THE RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DE MATANE

Located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and sculpted by time andthe sea, Roché Percé continues to stir visitors’ imagination, as dothe unusual flora and wildlife, including the famous colony ofNorthern gannets, considered the most populous and most readilyaccessible in the world. At the end of Colonies trail, hikers can observe firsthand the mating ritual of the Northern gannets, stareinto their clear blue eyes, be marveled by the ingenuousness of their young as they awaken to life. Along Chemin-du-Roy trail, attractive historic buildings let visitors relive the era of the fishermen who inhabited the island in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Le Chemin-du-Roy

Le Paget

Les Mousses

Les Colonies

9.4 km – 3 h

7.4 km – 2 h

7 km – 2 h 30

5.6 km – 1 h 30

Intermediate

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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The rock that makes up the La Haie and Sault Lake fault dates back to underwater volcanic activity that occurred billions of years ago. The result? Twin lakes with steep walls which today can be explored from atop the spiralstaircase or the suspension bridge. Moreover, there are other lookout points offering spectacular views of the Abijévis hills. Beaver, moose, spruce grouse andbrook trout call this park home to the great delight of visitors.

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PARC NATIONALDE PLAISANCE

28.1 km2

HIKING

O U TA O UA I S R E G I O N

MON T R É A L R E G I O N (MON T É R É G I E , L A U R E N T I D E S E T L A N AUD I È R E )

PARC NATIONALDES ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE

8.14 km2

HIKING

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7.7 km – 2 h

7 km – 2 h

4.9 km – 1 h 45

4 km – 1 h 30

3.5 km – 1 h 30

2.5 km – 45 min

1.5 km – 30 min

L’Île-Grosbois

L’Île-Sainte-Marguerite

L’Île-de-la-Commune

La Grande-Rivière

L’Île-aux-Raisins

La Petite-Rivière

Le Grand-Duc

Loop

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Loop

Loop

Loop

Loop

Loop

Easy

Easy

Easy

Easy

Easy

Easy

Easy

PARC NATIONALDE LA GASPÉSIE

802.2 km2

HIKING

GÎTE DU MONT-ALBERTPARC NATIONAL DE LA GASPÉSIE

RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DE MATANE

www.chicchocs.com

www.parcsquebec.com/albert

AUBERGE DE MONTAGNE DES CHIC-CHOCS

Les Baies

La Sarcelle

Le Carouge

La Zizanie-des-Marais

5 km – 1 h 45

3 km – 1 h

2.5 km – 45 min

1 km – 30 min

Easy

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Easy

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The wild rice, or marsh grass, in the floating ‘gardens’ of Parc national de Plaisance is a real treat for waterfowl and other marsh species. Every spring comes the breathtaking spectacle of 100,000 Canada geese making a stopover. The bays, ponds andmarshes dotting the area are another drawing card. You can explore them by bicycle or on foot, thanks to the shuttle linking the peninsulas. This park boasts high beaver colony in Québec, not tomention the three turtle species present on the territory.

The peaceful archipelago of Parc national des Îles-de-Bouchervilleextends into the very heart of the St. Lawrence River, just a few kilometres from Downtown Montréal. The park has plenty to offer:green areas, channels teaming with life, water-side trails… Visitorsmay encounter some 300 wildlife species including white-tailed deer,foxes and the map turtle, a vulnerable species. This archipelago alsohas a long human history. An archaeological site where variousAmerindian structures have been rebuilt bears witness to theAmerindian presence here, dating back more than 2,000 years.

The Mi’kmaqs coined the name Chic-Chocs or “impassable wall” to designate thismassif having several peaks over 1,000 metres in altitude which crosses Parc national de la Gaspésie. Today, a hiking Mecca, this stretch of the Appalachiansis no longer impassable, quite on the contrary! Its trails offer access to an exceptional mountain environment: Arctic-alpine plants and tundra landscapesare the habitat of a herd of woodland caribou, the last representatives of thisspecies south of the St. Lawrence River.

Gîte du Mont-Albert is a “gîte” in name only. In reality, it is a magnificent 4-star hotel that offers full comfort to its guests. Located in the heart of Parc national de la Gaspésie, the hotelis renowned for its hospitality, fine regional cuisine and a fabulousmountain setting.

COMBINE NATURE AND GASTONOMY

Enjoy the rooms with a beautiful view of Mont Albert or the cozy privacy of the cabins nearby. The picturesque ambience and mountain atmosphere of this generous natural environment willmake your stay at Gîte du Mont-Albert a moment of pure happiness.

Perched on the mountain in Réserve faunique de Matane, the first mountain lodge in Eastern Canada promises you an unforgettable experience. Situatedbetween valleys and peaks, a cozy 18-room lodge awaits you. The innkeeper and his team do everything possible to ensure your comfort, pleasure andtranquility. You are free to explore this mountain environment on a hike, an alpine touring trek, a fishing trip or a more contemplative activity. Far from the dailygrind, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere promotes exchanges and discussions around delectable meals.

Le Mont-Matawees

L’Épaule

La Chute-Hélène

Le Mont-780

Le Grand-Fond

La Boucle

19.8 km – 7 h

8.5 km – 6 h

6 km – 3 h

5.6 km – 3 h

2.8 km – 2 h

1.6 km – 1 h

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Intermediate

Intermediate

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Mont-Albert Sector

Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert 17.4 km – 6-8 h Loop Difficult

La Serpentine 12.6 km – 4 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Albert 11.4 km – 5 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Olivine 8.6 km – 4 h Round trip Difficult

La Chute-du-Diable 7 km – 3 h Round trip Intermediate

La Saillie 3.4 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Intermediate

La Lucarne 2.5 km – 1 h Loop Easy

La Chute-Sainte-Anne 1.7 km – 30 min Round trip Easy

Monts-McGerrigle Sector

Le Mont-Richardson 11.5 km – 6 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Xalibu 10.7 km – 5-6 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Joseph-Fortin 9.8 km – 4 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Jacques-Cartier 8.3 km – 4-5 h Round trip Difficult

Le Mont-Ernest-Laforce 4.5 km – 2 h Loop Intermediate

Le Lac-aux-Américains 2.6 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Easy

Lac-Cascapedia Sector

Le Pic-du-Brûlé 13.2 km – 5 h Loop Difficult

Le Pic-de-l’Aube 11.8 km – 4 h Round trip Difficult

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B A S - S A I N T- L A U R E N T A N D G A S P É S I E R E G I O N S ( CONT INUED )

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PARC NATIONALDU MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

7.9 km2

HIKING

PARC NATIONALDU MONT-TREMBLANT

1 510 km2

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Trail

* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

La Diable Sector

Le Malard 17.7 km – 6 h Loop Difficult

L’Ours 16.9 km – 6 h Loop Difficult

12.6 km – 4 h Round trip Difficult

Le Toit-des-Laurentides 14 km – 6-7 h Round trip Difficult

Le Bois-Franc 10.4 km – 3 h 30 One way * Difficult

Le Centenaire 9.2 km – 5 h One way * Difficult

9 km – 5 h Loop Difficult

La Coulée 1.7 km – 45 min One way * Difficult

Le Lac-Poisson 5.4 km – 2 h Round trip Intermediate

La Roche 5 km – 2 h Round trip Intermediate

La Corniche 3.2 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Intermediate

Le Lac-des-Femmes 2.7 km – 1 h 30 Loop Easy

La Chute-du-Diable 1.6 km – 30 min Round trip Easy

Le Lac-aux-Atocas 1.5 km – 1 h Loop Easy

Les Chutes-Croches 0.8 km – 20 min Round trip Easy

La Pimbina Sector

Le Carcan 14.4 km – 5-6 h Round trip Difficult

L’Envol 3.4 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Intermediate

La Chute-aux-Rats 10 km – 3 h Round trip Easy

L’Assomption Sector

Les Grandes-Vallées 4.4 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Intermediate

Le Lac-de-L’Assomption 3 km – 1 h 30 Loop Easy

PARC NATIONALDE LA POINTE-TAILLON 92 km2

HIKING

* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

S A G U E NAY – L A C - S A I N T- J E AN R E G I O N ( C ON T I N U E D )

PARC NATIONALDU B IC 33.2 km2

HIKING

Les Murailles

Le Pic-Champlain

Les Anses

La Pinède

La Citadelle

La Colonie

Le Chemin-du-Nord

Le Scoggan

Le Miquelon

Le Contrebandier

Les Escaliers

Le Sentier Archéologique

9 km – 4 h

6 km – 3 h

2.6 km – 50 min

1 km – 35 min

9.4 km – 3 h 40

5.2 km – 3 h

3.8 km – 1 h 20

2.9 km – 1 h 30

1.9 km – 45 min

1.1 km – 20 min

0.9 km – 30 min

0.2 km – 10 min

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* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

B A S - S A I N T- L A U R E N T A N D G A S P É S I E R E G I O N S

While Blackbeard did not bury his treasure there, the park is home toeven more fabulous riches. Indeed, a walk along the beach with its finesand, striated with magnetite, zircon and garnet is sure to delight you.Hiking in this park is practiced on bicycle paths that run alongside the beach of Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka. A visit to the interior of the peninsula is a good opportunity to explore its ponds andmarshlands, teaming with dragonflies, Canada geese, beaver, moose…

Le Tour-du-Parc• Rivière-Taillon sector

• Sainte-Monique sector

La Véloroute-des-Bleuets• Rivière-Taillon sector

• Sainte-Monique sector

La Pointe-Chevrette• Rivière-Taillon sector

• Sainte-Monique sector

44 km

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Located in the marine estuary of the St. Lawrence River, this park proudly displaysits capes, bays, islands and mountains, all emblems that have contributed to itsfame. Kilometres upon kilometres of trails reveal the beauty of this landscapeshaped by the sea. The scenic lookouts of Saint-Fabien and of Champlain peakoffer one-of-a-kind vantage points to observe the movements of birds of prey in spring. L'anse à l’Orignal is one of the most interesting places to discover bothmarine (seal) and other wildlife (the common eider).

Intermediate

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A rich territory that is representative of the Montérégie Hills naturalregion, Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno includes, among otherthings, five lakes, an orchard, a historic mill and hiking trails criss-crossing the hardwood forest. Some 200 species of birds and roughly 40 species of mammals share this island of nature in an urban setting. Saint-Gabriel trail links visitors to the by-gonepresence of the Saint-Gabriel Brothers. On the road: memorial, cemetery, arboretum and cave.

Le Montérégien

Les Lacs

Le Seigneurial

Le Grand-Duc

Le Saint-Gabriel

Le Petit-Duc

8.8 km – 2 h

8.8 km – 2 h

7 km – 1 h 30

3.5 km – 1 h

1.8 km – 45 min

1.5 km – 20 min

Intermediate

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It is an immense park, the biggest and one of the oldest of Québec’s national parks.The hundreds of lakes and rivers, including the magnificent La Diable, make thispark a true paradise. Hiking is the most popular activity here. From a brief hike toa more demanding outing, the vast network of trails gives visitors the opportunityto come into contact with the true nature of the Laurentides region. Since 2008,the park offers the Via ferrata du Diable, a mountain experience that representsa whole new way of discovering this park. Plenty of emotions await you!

MON T R É A L R E G I ON (MONTÉRÉG I E , L AURENT I D ES E T L ANAUD I È R E ) ( C ONT INUED )

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PARC NATIONALD’OKA 23.7 km2

HIKING

La Sauvagine

Le Calvaire-d'Oka

La Grande-Baie

L'Érablière

13.8 km – 4 h 30

4.6 km – 1 h 20

3.5 km – 1 h

1.2 km – 25 min

Intermediate

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MONTR ÉA L R E G I ON (MONTÉRÉG I E , L AURENT I D ES E T L ANAUD I È R E ) ( C ONT INUED )

PARC NATIONALDU MONT-TREMBLANT

1 510 km2

BACKPACKING

154 km2

BACKPACKING

In 2011, Parc national des Monts-Valin acquired its very first backpackingtrail: the Pics trail. It takes in three existing routes: the Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien trail, the Pic-du-Grand-Corbeau trail, and the Pic-de-la-Huttetrail. It crosses the entire park territory over a length of 20 km. Thehighest point of the trail has an altitude of 980 m. You can start off fromthe Discovery and Visitors Centre or from Lac Martin-Valin. Backpackerswill have access to the mountain huts Le Pionnier and Le Fantôme. Toround things out, a shuttle and baggage transport service is available toprovide some backpackers with a carefree adventure.

Des Pics 20 km Difficult

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1 to 3nights

PARC NATIONALDES MONTS-VALIN

PARC NATIONALDES MONTS-VALIN 154 km2

HIKING

PARC NATIONALDU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY 283,6 km2

BACKPACKING

Les CapsFrom Baie-Éternité to L'Anse-Saint-Jean

Le FjordFrom Baie-Sainte-Marguerite to Tadoussac

27 to 32 km

47 km

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3 days, 2 nights

4 days, 3 nights

La Boucle de la DiableThe La Diable sector: loop from the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre, via the Cachée sector, and return to the Visitors Centre

La Traversée du parcFrom the La Pimbina sector to the La Diable sector: crossing of the park from the Saint-Donat Information Kiosk, via the Lac-des-Sables sector, to the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre

La Grande RandonnéeFrom the La Diable sector to the La Pimbina sector: combination of La Boucle de la Diable and La Traversée du parc

47.6 km

37.4 km

81.8 km

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3 days, 2 nights

3 days, 2 nights

5 days, 4 nights

This park is a favourite among backpacking enthusiasts. A vast universeof lakes and rivers surrounded by mountains, it is home to 196 speciesof birds and a great diversity of wildlife. White-tailed deer, wolves,beaver, hares and bears are among the park’s residents. The backpacking network extends over 120 km of trails, dotted with tencommunal huts having a capacity of 2 to 18 persons each.

Offering a one-of-a-kind view of the Adirondacks, the Calvaire (Stations of the Cross), developed by members of the Sulpician Orderto evangelize Amerindians, is a favorite destination for hikers nowadays. For its part, Grande-Baie trail runs through a maple groveand marshlands. The park’s “window” on Lac des Deux Montagnesand its sandy beach spanning several kilometres make this protected territory an ideal place to go hiking and to engage in water-related activities – a great combination!

A network of more than 100 km of trails offers you the possibility to get a welcome get-away for a period ranging from 2 to 9 days, while crossing, from one side to the other of the fjord, coastal and mountain landscapes.On Fjord trail, three comfortable huts with balconies and large windows offer amagnificent view of the coves and bays. From these huts, you can watch belugawhales as they make their way toward Baie Sainte-Marguerite. You may even hearthem!

Dominating the landscape of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, Parc national des Monts-Valin proposes a multitude of outdoor activities. The various hiking trails are greatly appreciated by nature enthusiasts because theyallow hikers to constantly discover new aspects of Monts Valin while offeringa diversity of viewpoints to admire the region. Pic-de-la-Hutte trail leads to thetop of a peak bearing the same name, at an altitude of 900 m. For its part,Grand-Corbeau trail is intended for more experienced hikers.

Le Pionnier

Le Pic-de-la-Hutte•Discovery and Visitors Centre

• Pic-de-la-Hutte parking area fromDiscovery and Visitors Centre

Le Pic-du-Grand-Corbeau

Le Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien

Dubuc

Les Plateaux

La Vallée-des-Fantômes

Les Sommets

Le Mirador

Le Lac-des-Pères

16 km – 6 h

16 km – 5 h

3 km – 1 h

12 km – 4 h

8 km – 2 h 30

12 km – 4 h

12 km – 4 h

6 km – 2 h

5 km – 1 h 30

3 km – 1 h

3 km – 1 h

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S A GU ENAY – L A C - S A I N T- J E AN R E G I O N ( CONT INUED )

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PARC NATIONALDU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY 283.6 km2

HIKING

Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent is managed jointly by Parks Canada and Parcs Québec, Sépaq.

All of the trails of Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay offer views of the Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent

* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

E A S T E R N T OWNSH I P S R E G I O N

S A GU ENAY – L A C - S A I N T- J E AN R E G I O N

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PARC NATIONALDU MONT-MÉGANTIC

54.85 km2

HIKING

15 km – 5-8 h

10.7 km – 4-7 h

8.5 km – 3-5 h

2 km – 45 min

11.4 km

3.9 km

2.5 km

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The first International Dark Sky Reserve

PARC NATIONALDU MONT-ORFORD

58.4 km2

HIKING

Les Crêtes

Le Mont-Chauve

Le Ruisseau-des-Chênes

Les Trois-Étangs

L’Étang-Fer-de-Lance

Le Pékan

18 km – 11 h

8.7 km – 4 h 15

6 km – 4 h

5.5 km – 2 h

2.5 km – 1 h

2.2 km – 1 h

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PARC NATIONALDE LA JACQUES-CARTIER 670 km2

HIKING

* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

Le Scotora

Les Loups

Le Draveur Sud

La Croisée

Le Draveur Nord

Les Coulées

L'Éperon

Le Perdreau

Les Cascades

La Rivière-Sautauriski

La Matteucie

L'Aperçu

La Tourbière

Le Confluent

15.6 km – 5 h 30

10 km – 3 h 30

15 km – 4 h

13 km – 4 h

12.1 km – 4 h 30

9.7 km – 3 h 30

5.5 km – 2 h 30

5 km – 1 h 45

4.3 km – 1 h 30

4.2 km – 1 h 30

4 km – 1 h 30

2.5 km – 1 h

2.2 km – 45 min

1.6 km – 35 min

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QU É B E C C I T Y R E G I O N

Observatoire Sector

Les Trois-Sommets

Le Mont-Mégantic

Le Mont-Saint-Joseph

Les Crêtes Franceville Sector

Des Cimes

De la Vallée

De la Promenade-du-Ruisseau

Baie-Éternité Sector

Les Caps• To the Géant lookout 10.2 km – 4-5 h Round trip Difficult

• To Cap Éternité 18 km – 9 h Round trip Inter. to difficult

La Rivière 8.4 km – 4 h Round trip Intermediate

La Statue• To Statue 7 km – 3-4 h Round trip Inter. to difficult

• To Halte Bellevue 3.2 km – 2 h Round trip Intermediate

Méandres-à-Falaises 1.6 km – 45-60 min Loop Easy

L’Anse-Saint-Jean Sector

Les Caps• From Anse-de-Tabatière to Chem. Saint-Thomas, 15 km – 7-8 h One way * Difficult

• L’Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay 10 km – 5 h One way * Intermediate

Des Chutes• To Montagne Blanche 13.8 km – 6-7 h Round trip Difficult

• To the first waterfall 5 km – 2-3 h Round trip Intermediate

Baie-Sainte-Marguerite Sector

Le Fjord• Discovery and Visitors Centre to Anse à Pierrot 13.5 km – 6-7 h One way * Inter. to difficult

• St-Louis lookout 9.2 km – 4-5 h Round trip Easy

• Discovery and Visitors Centre to the Halte du Béluga 6.4 km – 2-3 h Round trip Easy

Baie-de-Tadoussac Sector

Le Fjord• Anse-creuse to cap de la Boule 14.8 km – 7-8 h One way * Difficult

• Tadoussac to cap de la Boule 13 km – 6-7 h One way * Difficult

• Tadoussac to mount Adéla-Lessard 8 km – 4-5 h Round trip Intermediate

• Tadoussac to anse à la Barque hill lookout 3 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Easy

• Tadoussac to anse à la Barque 1.2 km – 45 min Round trip Easy

L’Estuaire 0.8 km – 20 min Round trip Easy

La Pointe-de-l’Islet 0.8 km – 20 min Loop Easy

La Coupe 1.1 km – 45 min Loop Easy

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier features a magnificent landscape characterizedby a startling contrast: a vast mountain plateau, cut through by steep-sloped valleys. The most spectacular among them, Vallée de la Jacques-Cartier, has wallsover 550 m in height and dominates the landscape of this territory once occupiedby Amerindians, explorers and then log drivers. More than 100 km of hiking trails,at times running alongside a fast-flowing river, at times leading visitors into theheart of a yellow birch forest, offer access to exceptional viewpoints.

At Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, you will discover time and space on agigantic scale. It is here that nature unleashed colossal forces to create a fjord.Several routes that can be covered in a day or less allow hikers to walk along thisfjord atop its capes, offering a choice view of the Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent. In the Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector, visitors can follow in the footstepsof the first colonists by taking the magnificent Fjord trail. Incidentally, the short hiketo Pointe de l’Islet allows visitors to observe marine mammals, such as the belugawhale, the harbor seal and the minke whale.

Mountains, valleys, ridges and hills give Parc national du Mont-Mégantic a unique form. Highly diversified flora, more than 125 species of birds and some twenty species of mammals, including moose and white-tailed deer, are sure to delight natureenthusiasts. The presence of an astronomy research centre as wellas ASTROLab, an observatory open to the public, contributes to amuch appreciated blend of land activities and activities focusing onthe stars. The some 50 km of hiking trails offer access to one-of-a-kind scenic views at the summit of Mont Mégantic (1,105 m) andof Mont Saint-Joseph (1,065 m).

With its hills and valleys, Parc national du Mont-Orford welcomes itsvisitors in mature forests where the sugar maple is king. Come admirethe park’s mountains, hills and ponds... a pleasant mix of wildlife andflora habitats. Amidst a sea of colours, the spectacular Crêtes andMont-Chauve trails enflame the passion of hiking enthusiasts. A choice of long-distance hikes promises visitors a light adventureon a portion of Les Sentiers de l'Estrie (trail network), which cross thepark from north to south.

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PARC NATIONALDES GRANDS-JARDINS

310 km2

HIKINGCentral area of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO

PARC NATIONALDES HAUTES-GORGES-DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE

10.4 km – 4-6 h

14.7 km – 4 h 30

13.9 km – 4 h 30

10.9 km – 3 h 45

1.5 km – 1 h 30

1 km – 30 min

0.5 km – 20 min

0.2 km – 15 min

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Central area of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO

L'Acropole-des-Draveurs

Le Riverain•From Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre

• From the Cran Campground

• From Pont des Érables

L'Érablière*

La Chute-du-Ruisseau-Blanc**

Le Pied-des-Sommets

Le Belvédère

224.7 km2

HIKING

* Does not include the approach way; a logging road that runs along Rivière Malbaie (2 km round trip).** Does not include the approach way; the Rivière Malbaie or a cycling path that runs along Rivière Malbaie(16 km round trip).

PARC NATIONALDE FRONTENAC

155.3 km2

HIKING

* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.

E A S T E R N T OWNSH I P S R E G I O N ( C ON T I N U E D )

CHAUD I ÈRE -APPALACHES AND EASTERN TOWNSH IPS REG IONS

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PARC NATIONALDE LA YAMASKA

12.9 km2

HIKING

C H A R L E V O I X R E G I O N

Le Grand-Tour

La Pinède

La Digue-Secondaire

La Forestière

La Rivière

18 km – 4 h 30

10 km – 2 h 30

5.5 km – 1 h 30

4.5 km – 1 h 15

2.5 km – 45 min

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Parc national de la Yamaska has preserved a representative sample of the Appalachian Lowlands. This territory has a gentlysloped topography on each side of Choinière reservoir. Severalscenic look-outs await hikers wishing to contemplate nature. This combination of forest environments and riparian habitats contributes to the preservation of a surprising diversity ofwildlife. Since many animal species find refuge in the park,wildlife watching is a very interesting activity year after year.

Located on the edge of Grand lac Saint-François, a magnificent 51 km² body ofwater, Parc national de Frontenac is an oasis of water and hills. Hiking, an idealactivity to come into contact with the park’s wildlife and flora, can be practiced onsome ten trails offering several hours of adventure. The pitcher-plant, proudlyrooted along the bog trail, is sure to catch the visitor’s eye, as will the bald eaglesoaring overhead.

The name of this park is in reference to its landscape characterized by beds of lichens and spruce trees. Already in 1872, the French word “jardins” underscored the region’s resemblance with English gardens. Magnificenttrails, including Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes trail, allow visitors to contemplatea variety of landscapes such as the taiga, the hardwood forest, the boreal forest and subalpine mountain vegetation. The park is a great place to discover an unusual landscape and to experience Québec’s Far North, located just 135 km from Québec City.

This park owes its name to the presence of a network of steep-slopedvalleys surrounded by high mountains. Hiking is a very popular activityhere. Acropole des Draveurs, with its towering walls, the highest ineastern North America (1,048 m), and its river which flows belowcontribute to the wilderness character of this hike. Several caribou havebeen spotted on L’Acropole-des-Draveurs trail. With a bit of luck, you toomay catch a glimpse of this species!

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Southern Sector

Le Massif

Les Trois-Moulins

Des Cascades

Les Grands-Pins

L'Érablière

La Colline

La Brise

La Passerelle

Le Portage

Saint-Daniel Sector

La Tourbière

Le Sous-bois

16 km – 5 h

12 km – 4 h

8 km – 2 h 30

6.2 km – 2 h

4 km – 1 h 30

3 km – 1 h 30

1.5 km – 30 min

1 km – 30 min

0.8 km – 30 min

4.5 km – 2 h

3.2 km – 1 h

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Le Pioui

Le Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes

La Pinède

La Chute

La Chouenne

Le Pionnier

Le Boréal

Le Pommereau

Le Gros-Pin

11.4 km – 5 h

8.4 km – 4 h

6.7 km – 2 h 30

6.4 km – 2 h 30

4.4 km – 2 h

4.5 km – 2 h

1.9 km – 1 h

1.9 km – 1 h

1.8 km – 1 h

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