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A territory with lots to discoverfor 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 EasternTownships 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-Chocs Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-PercéMiguasha
p. 14 Duplessis regionAnticosti
PARC NATIONALDE MIGUASHA
0.62 km2
HIKING
PARC NATIONALD’ANTICOSTI
572 km2
HIKING
D U P L E S S I S R E
Grotte-à-la-patate et Observation Sectors
Le Brûlé-de-1955 8 km – 4 h Loop
La Grotte-à-la-Patate 3 km – 2 h Round trip
Observation-la-Mer 4 km – 2 h Round trip
Les Falaises 3 km – 1 h 30 Loop
Chute-Vauréal Sector
La Vallée 24 km – 12 h Round trip
L e C an yo n- de -l a- Vau ré al 7 km – 3 h R oun d t ri
Les Pins-Blancs 6 km – 3 h Round trip
Les Cerisiers 4 km – 2 h Round trip
Baie-de-la-Tour Sector
Les Télégraphes 5 km – 2 h Loop
L a C hu te -B aie -d e- la- To ur 3 km – 2 h R oun d t ri
Les Sentinelles 2 km – 1 h Round trip
Les Aigles 1 km – 1 h Round trip
Nord of the island (McDonald) *
La Sauvagesse 14 km – 7 h Round trip
La Falaise-Puyjalon 9 km – 4 h Round trip
South of the island (Chicotte-la-mer) *
Les Échoueries 12 km – 4 h Round trip
Les Iris 6 km – 3 h Loop
Le P et it -Can yo n-de -l a-Chi co tte 1 .5 km – 4 5 mi n Rou nd t r ip
Chicotte Sector
Le Canyon-de-la-Chicotte 7 km – 4 h Loop
Le Garde-Feu 5 km – 2 h Round trip
* Outside the park
Welcome to Québec’s networkof 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 ofparks respect the sensitive areas of the territory and have a minimal impact on theenvironment. The practice of responsible tourism is a must if we are to ensure thatnational 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 skillor major physical effort.
• An intermediate trail requires greater physical effortand a better technical knowledge.
• A difficult trail requires a mastery of walking techniques, good physicalfitness 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 tofollow. 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 anaccident 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 .
AccommodationsInn
Cabin/yurt
Campground
Rustic shelter/hut
L’Évolution-de-la-Vie 3 km – 1 h
TypeLength andduration
Loop
Trail
A Natural World Heritage Site, UNESCO
A true natural heritage treasure, this park capit, owing to its vast array of fossils and understanding a page of evolution of life on Eapark has been on UNESCO’s world heritage list.a distance of 3 km, a short trail allows visitors immense beauty. At the end of the trail, a 225 hikers down to the beach where they can walk athe fossil-bearing cliff on their way back to the
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…
TypeLength andduration
Trail
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PARC NATIONALD’AIGUEBELLE
268.3 km2
HIKING
A B I T I B I - T É M I S C A M I NG U E R E
Les Versants
L'Aventurier
L'Escalade
La Traverse
Le Garde-Feu
Les Marmites
Les Paysages
L'Élan
Le Jardin-SecretLe 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 min2.2 km – 1 h
2.1 km – 1 h
0.8 km – 20 min
Round
Loop
Round
Loop
Round
Loop
Loop
Loop
LoopLoop
Loop
Loop
Whether you prefer short or long hikesbreathtakingly beautiful natural settings atscenic vistas and a true change of scenery From stroller-friendly trails suitable for fmountain trails for seasoned hikers, the Québnetwork offers nearly 200 long and short traishort walks or long hikes in many of the wildtourist resorts
HIKING
For some hikers, backpacking is the ultimatesleepovers in a hut or at a primitive cammulti-day outings allow enthusiasts to hacontact with the backcountry. Regardless of t hyou choose and your hiking knowledge, an expadvisors 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 Mésange
From Refuge de la Mésange to Refuge du Pluvier
Monts McGerrigle (entire route)
From Camping du Mont-Jacques-Cartierto Refuge du Tétras
From Refuge du Tétras to Refuge du RoselinFrom Refuge du Roselin to the Discoveryand Visitors Centre
Mont Albert (entire route)
From Refuge du Pluvier to Refuge de la Paruline
From Refuge de la Paruline to the Discoveryand Visitors Centre
Mont Logan (entireroute)
From Refuge de la Chouette to Refuge du Carouge
From 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 km
20 km
17.6 km
8.9 km
8.7 km
Difficult
DifficultDifficult
Difficult
Difficult
IntermediateIntermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Difficult
Intermediate
IntermediateIntermediate
2 days,1 nights5-8 h5-8 h
3 days,2 nights4-5 h
3-4 h2-3 h
2 days,1 nights3-4 h8-11h
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.
Length Level ofdifficulty
Route Duration
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 and
the 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 canobserve firsthand the mating ritual of the Northern gannets, stareinto their clear blue eyes, be marveled by the ingenuousnessof their young as they awaken to life. Along Chemin-du-Roy trail,attractive historic buildings let visitors relive the era of thefishermen 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
Intermediate
Intermediate
TypeLength andduration
Round trip
Round trip
Round trip
Round trip
Level ofdifficulty
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TypeLength andduration
Trail
The rock that makes up the La Haie and Sault Lake fault dates back tounderwater 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 pointsoffering 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 T A O U A I S R E G I O N
M O N T R É A L R E G I O N ( M O N T É R É G I E , L A U R E N T I D E S E T L A N A U D I È R E )
PARC NATIONALDES ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE
8.14 km2
HIKING
TypeLength andduration
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
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
Loop
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
Easy
Easy
Easy
TypeLength andduration
Round trip
Round trip
Round trip
Loop
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
The wild rice, or marsh grass, in the floating ‘gardens’ of Parcnational de Plaisance is a real treat for waterfowl and othermarsh species. Every spring comes the breathtaking spectacleof 100,000 Canada geese making a stopover. The bays, ponds andmarshes dotting the area are another drawing card. You canexplore them by bicycle or on foot, thanks to the shuttle linkingthe 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 fewkilometres 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 Parcnational de la Gaspésie. Today, a hiking Mecca, this stretch of the Appalachiansis no longer impassable, quite on the contrary! Its trails offer access to anexceptional mountain environment: Arctic-alpine plants and tundra landscapesare the habitat of a herd of woodland caribou, the last representatives of this
species south of the St. Lawrence River.
Gîte du Mont-Albert is a “gîte” in name on magnificent 4-star hotel that offers full co
Located in the heart of Parc national de la is renowned for its hospitality, fine regional cumountain setting.
COMBINE NATURE AND GASTONOMY
Enjoy the rooms with a beautiful view of Mon privacy of the cabins nearby. The pictures mountain atmosphere of this generous natumake your stay at Gîte du Mont-Albert a momen
Perched on the mountain in Réserve faunique de Matane, the first mountain lodge in Eastern Canada promises you an unforgettable between valleys and peaks, a cozy 18-room lodge awaits you. The innkeeper and his team do everything possible to ensure your cotranquility. You are free to explore this mountain environment on a hike, an alpine touring trek, a fishing trip or a more contemplative activitygrind, 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
TypeLength andduration
Round trip
Loop
Round trip
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Loop
Trail
Mont-Albert Sector
Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert 17.4 km – 6-8 h Loop
La Serpentine 12.6 km – 4 h Round tr
Le Mont-Albert 11.4 km – 5 h Round tr
Le Mont-Olivine 8.6 km – 4 h Round t r
La Chute-du-Diable 7 km – 3 h Round tr
La Saillie 3 .4 k m – 1 h 3 0 R ou nd t r
La Lucarne 2.5 km – 1 h Loop
La Chute-Sainte-Anne 1 .7 k m – 30 mi n R oun d t rMonts-McGerrigle Sector
Le Mont-Richardson 11.5 km – 6 h Round tr
Le Mont-Xalibu 10.7 km – 5-6 h R oun d t r
Le Mont-Joseph-Fortin 9.8 km – 4 h Round t r
Le Mont-Jacques-Cartier 8. 3 k m – 4- 5 h R oun d t r
Le Mont-Ernest-Laforce 4.5 km – 2 h Loop
Le Lac-aux-Américains 2.6 km – 1 h 30 Round t r
Lac-Cascapedia Sector
Le Pic-du-Brûlé 13.2 km – 5 h Loop
Le Pic-de-l’Aube 11.8 km – 4 h Round tr
TypeLength andduration
Trail
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PARC NATIONALDU MONT-SAINT-BRUNO
7.9 km2
HIKING
PARC NATIONALDU MONT-TREMBLANT
1 510 km2
HIKINGTypeLength and
durationTrail
* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or
La Diable Sector
Le Malard 17.7 km – 6 h Loop
L’Ours 16.9 km – 6 h Loop
12 .6 k m – 4 h R ou nd t rip
Le Toit-des-Laurentides 14 k m – 6 -7 h R ou nd t rip
Le Bois-Franc 1 0. 4 k m – 3 h 30 O ne wa y *
Le Centenaire 9.2 km – 5 h One way *
9 km – 5 h Loop
La Coulée 1 .7 km – 45 m in O ne w ay *
Le Lac-Poisson 5. 4 k m – 2 h R ou nd t rip
La Roche 5 km – 2 h Round trip
La Corniche 3 .2 km – 1 h 3 0 R ou nd tr ip
Le Lac-des-Femmes 2.7 km – 1 h 30 Loop
La Chute-du-Diable 1. 6 k m – 30 mi n R ou nd t rip
Le Lac-aux-Atocas 1.5 km – 1 h Loop
Les Chutes-Croches 0. 8 k m – 20 mi n R ou nd t rip
La Pimbina Sector
Le Carcan 1 4. 4 k m – 5 -6 h R ou nd t ri p
L’Envol 3 .4 km – 1 h 3 0 R ou nd tr ip
La Chute-aux-Rats 10 km – 3 h Round trip
L’Assomption Sector
Les Grandes-Vallées 4 .4 km – 1 h 3 0 R ou nd tr ip
Le Lac-de-L’Assomption 3 km – 1 h 30 Loop
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 N A Y – L A C - S A I N T - J E A N R E G I O N ( C O N T I N U E D )
PARC NATIONALDU BIC 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
TypeLength andduration
Loop
Loop
Loop
One way *
Loop
Loop
Loop
One way *
One way *
One way *
One way *
Loop
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.
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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 alongsidethe beach of Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka. A visit to theinterior 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
38 km
32 km
32 km
20 km
12 km
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
TypeLength andduration
Loop
Loop
Round trip
Round trip
One way *
One way *
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
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 preyin spring. L'anse à l’Orignal is one of the most interesting places to discover bothmarine (seal) and other wildlife (the common eider).
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
A rich territory that is representative of the Monregion, Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno incthings, five lakes, an orchard, a historic micriss-crossing the hardwood forest. Some 20and roughly 40 species of mammals share thin an urban setting. Saint-Gabriel trail links vispresence of the Saint-Gabriel Brothers. On tcemetery, 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
TypeLength andduration
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Trail
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!
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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
Easy
Easy
Easy
TypeLength andduration
Round trip
Round trip
Loop
Loop
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
M O N T R É A L R E G I O N ( M O N T É R É G I E , L A U R E N T I D E S E T L A NA U D I È R E ) ( C O N T I N U E D )
PARC NATIONALDU MONT-TREMBLANT
1 510 km2
BACKPACKING
154 km2
BACKPACKING
In 2011, Parc national des Monts-Valin acquired ittrail: the Pics trail. It takes in three existing roude-Chien trail, the Pic-du-Grand-Corbeau trail, atrail. It crosses the entire park territory over ahighest point of the trail has an altitude of 980 mthe Discovery and Visitors Centre or from Lac Mawill have access to the mountain huts Le Pionnround things out, a shuttle and baggage transporprovide some backpackers with a carefree adve
Des Pics 20 km
Length andduration
RoutePARC 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
Length andduration
Trail
La Boucle de la DiableThe La Diable sector: loop from the Lac-MonroeVisitors Centre, via the Cachée sector, andreturn to the Visitors Centre
La Traversée du parcFrom the La Pimbina sector to the La Diable
sector: crossing of the park from theSaint-Donat Information Kiosk, via theLac-des-Sables sector, to the Lac-MonroeVisitors Centre
La Grande RandonnéeFrom the La Diable sector to the La Pimbinasector: combination of La Boucle de la Diableand La Traversée du parc
47.6 km
37.4 km
81.8 km
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Length Level ofdifficulty
Route Duration
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. Thebackpacking 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 Order
to evangelize Amerindians, is a favorite destination for hikersnowadays. 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 thisprotected territory an ideal place to go hiking and to engage inwater-related activities – a great combination!
A network of more than 100 km of trails offers you the possibility toget a welcome get-away for a period ranging from 2 to 9 days, whilecrossing, 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, Parcnational des Monts-Valin proposes a multitude of outdoor activities. Thevarious 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•DiscoveryandVisitorsCentre
•Pic-de-la-HutteparkingareafromDiscoveryand VisitorsCentre
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
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Round tr
Loop
Round tr
Loop
TypeLength andduration
Trail
S A G U E N A Y – L A C - S A I N T - J E A N R E G I O N ( C O N T
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PARC NATIONALDU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY 283.6 km2
HIKING
Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent is managed jointly byParks Canada and Parcs Québec, Sépaq.
All of the trails of Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay offer views ofthe 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 O W N S H I P S R E
S A G U E N A Y – L A C - S A I N T - J E A N R E G I O N
TypeLength andDuration
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
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
TypeLength andDuration
Loop
Loop
Loop
Round trip
Loop
Round trip
Loop
Trail
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
8.7km–4h15
6 km – 4 h
5.5 km – 2 h
2.5 km – 1 h
2.2 km – 1 h
TypeLength andduration
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Loop
Round tr
Loop
Loop
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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
Difficult
Difficult
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
TypeLength andduration
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Round trip
Round trip
Round trip
One way *
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Round trip
Round trip
Loop
Loop
Loop
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
Q U 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•Tothe Géantlookout 1 0. 2 k m – 4 -5 h R ou nd t ri p D if fi cu lt
•ToCap Éternité 1 8 k m – 9 h R ou nd tr ip I nt er. to di ff ic ul t
La Rivière 8 .4 k m – 4 h R ou nd t ri p I nt er me di at e
La Statue•ToStatue 7 km – 3- 4 h R ou nd tr ip I nt er. to di ff ic ul t
•ToHalteBellevue 3 .2 k m – 2 h R ou nd t ri p I nt er me di at e
Méandres-à-Falaises 1.6 km – 45-60 min Loop Easy
L’Anse-Saint-Jean Sector
Les Caps•FromAnse-de-TabatièretoChem.Saint-Thomas, 15 km – 7-8 h One way * Dif ficult
•L’Anse-Saint-JeantoPetit-Saguenay 10 km – 5 h One way * Inter mediate
Des Chutes•ToMontagneBlanche 13.8 km – 6-7 h Round trip Difficult
•Tothe firstwaterfall 5 k m – 2 -3 h R ou nd t ri p I nt er me di at e
Baie-Sainte-MargueriteSector
Le Fjord•Discoveryand VisitorsCentretoAnseà Pierrot 1 3. 5 km – 6-7 h O ne wa y * I nter . to d if fi cu lt
•St-Louislookout 9.2 k m – 4- 5 h Round trip Eas y
•Discovery andVisitorsCentreto theHaltedu Béluga 6.4 km – 2-3 h Round trip EasyBaie-de-Tadoussac Sector
Le Fjord•Anse-creusetocapde laBoule 1 4.8 km – 7 -8 h On e w ay * D if fi cu lt
•Tadoussactocapde laBoule 13 km – 6-7 h One way * Dif ficult
•TadoussactomountAdéla-Lessard 8 k m – 4- 5 h R ou nd t ri p I nt er me di at e
•Tadoussactoanseà laBarquehilllookout 3 km – 1 h 30 Round trip Easy
•Tadoussactoanseàla Barque 1 .2 k m – 45 mi n R ou nd t ri p E as y
L’Estuaire 0. 8 km – 20 min R ou nd t ri p E as y
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-slopedvalleys. 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 the
heart 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 Mégantic a unique form. Highly diversified125 species of birds and some twenty speincluding moose and white-tailed deer, are surenthusiasts. The presence of an astronomy reseas ASTROLab, an observatory open to the pubmuch appreciated blend of land activities and acthe stars. The some 50 km of hiking trails offea-kind scenic views at the summit of Mont Mégof Mont Saint-Joseph (1,065 m).
With its hills and valleys, Parc national du Montvisitors in mature forests where the sugar maplethe park’s mountains, hills and ponds... a pleasaflora habitats. Amidst a sea of colours, the spMont-Chauve trails enflame the passion of A choice of long-distance hikes promises visiton a portion of Les Sentiers de l'Estrie (trail netwpark 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
TypeLength andduration
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Round tri
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Central area of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO
L'Acropole-des-Draveurs
Le Riverain•FromFélix-Antoine-SavardDiscovery
andVisitorsCentre
•FromtheCran Campground
•FromPontdes Érables
L'Érablière*
La Chute-du-Ruisseau-Blanc**
Le Pied-des-SommetsLe Belvédère
224.7 km2
HIKING
* Doesnotincludetheapproachway;a loggingroadthatrunsalongRivièreMalbaie(2 kmroundtrip).**Doesnotincludetheapproachway;theRivièreMalbaieor acyclingpaththatrunsalongRivièreMalbaie
(16kmroundtrip).
PARC NATIONALDE FRONTENAC
155.3 km2
HIKING
* One way: Entails the use of another means of transportation or another trail to get back.
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PARC NATIONALDE LA YAMASKA
12.9 km2
HIKING
C H A R L E V O I X R E
Le Grand-Tour
La Pinède
La Digue-Secondaire
La ForestièreLa Rivière
18k m– 4h30
10k m– 2h30
5.5 km – 1 h 30
4.5 km – 1 h 15
2.5 km – 45 min
Intermediate
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
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Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Level ofdifficulty
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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 landscabeds of lichens and spruce trees. Already in 1872, theunderscored the region’s resemblance with English trails, including Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes trail, allow va variety of landscapes such as the taiga, the hardwforest and subalpine mountain vegetation. The pardiscover an unusual landscape and to experience located just 135 km from Québec City.
This park owes its name to the presence of a netvalleys surrounded by high mountains. Hiking is here. Acropole des Draveurs, with its towering eastern North America (1,048 m), and its rivecontribute to the wilderness character of this hikebeen spotted on L’Acropole-des-Draveurs trail. Witmay catch a glimpse of this species!
TypeLength andduration
Level ofdifficulty
Trail
Southern Sector
Le Massif
Les Trois-Moulins
Des Cascades
Les Grands-Pins
L'Érablière
La Colline
La BriseLa 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 min1 km – 30 min
0.8 km – 30 min
4.5 km – 2 h
3.2 km – 1 h
Round trip
Round trip
Round trip
Loop
Loop
Loop
Round trip
One way *
Round trip
Loop
Round trip
Difficult
Difficult
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
EasyEasy
Easy
Easy
Easy
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
Type
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Loop
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