DISCOVER THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE PARCS QUÉBEC NETWORK

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1 2013/03 80 k IMPRIMÉ AU CANADA Photos : Luc Rousseau, Steve Deschênes, Mathieu Dupuis, Dominic Boudreault, Caroline Langevin PARCS QUÉBEC DISCOVER THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE PARCS QUÉBEC NETWORK This document is printed on 100% recycled paper made in Québec, containing 100% postconsumption fibers and produced without using chlorine. The inks used for this production have no volatile organic compounds and contain vegetable oils. parksquebec.com

2 PARCS QUÉBEC 23 NATIONAL PARKS* I 6,733 KM 2 I 1,647 LAKES CONSERVE AND PROTECT... Hidden within a landscape stretching as far as the eye can see are countless little treasures that constitute the very essence of nature. As is the case the world over, Québec s national parks exist so that the natural and cultural heritage of exceptional and unique settings is maintained and perpetuated. National park teams from the Parcs Québec network are hard at work protecting Quebecers heritage, and sharing the incredible wealth and diversity of this natural treasure trove. Let yourself be surprised, even dazzled! The biodiversity of these territories is being highlighted and enhanced for this generation and for generations to come. GIVE AND NATURE WILL RETURN THE FAVOUR Visit fondsparcsquebec.com to learn how you can help protect and conserve our national parks. BLOGUE PARCS QUÉBEC CONSERVATION: Follow us each and every week at parcsquebec.com/blogue When you choose national parks, you are giving yourself the privilege of discovering territories where nature is almost intact, with undreamt-of treasures. Fjords, meanders, rivers, lakes, valleys and mountains magnificent scenery and a vast array of flora and fauna will unfold before your eyes. 5 reasons to discover the national parks of the Parcs Québec network 1 2 PROTECTED TERRITORIES REVELATION DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES Satisfy a child s curiosity and adult s enthusiasm: just over 500 discovery activities, to give you a new perspective on nature all around you ALL SORTS OF TOP-NOTCH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES A fabulous network of trails and waterways where you can enjoy your favourite activities to your heart s content. ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF Our national park teams are dedicated to protecting and sharing the wealth and diversity of these wonderful territories with you and yours. parcsquebec.com * Pingualuit and Kuururjuaq national parks, managed by the Kativik regional administration, are part of the Parcs Québec network as well.

3 DISCOVER... unique territories ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS When you choose national parks as a destination, you are giving yourself the privilege of discovering small and large territories when nature is almost intact. You are also giving yourself the leisure of spending time in these parks and of enjoying a wide variety of outdoor activities there. You will encounter people who are passionate about what they do, people who will help you obtain a new perspective on nature and its often undreamt-of treasures. Camping hiking biking Canoeing kayaking Via ferrata discovery activities nature observation skiing snowshoeing school activities PARK PATH EXPLORER Discover the wealth of natural heritage in the digital age. Available at Frontenac, Jacques-Cartier, Mont-Saint-Bruno and Yamaska national parks. Check in at parcparcours.com and find out where the newest Park Path Explorers have been set up across the Parcs Québec network. Available in 2013 at Mont-Tremblant, Lac-Témiscouata, Grands-Jardins and Bic national parks. ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS SUMMER ACTIVITIES WINTER ACTIVITIES AIGUEBELLE * ANTICOSTI ACCOMODATIONS BIC * FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY BAIE-ÉTERNITÉ SECTOR (RIVE-SUD) * BAIE-SAINTE-MARGUERITE SECTOR (RIVE-NORD) * FRONTENAC SUD SECTOR * SAINT-DANIEL SECTOR * GASPÉSIE * GRANDS-JARDINS * HAUTES-GORGES-DE- LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE * ÎLE-BONAVENTURE- ET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ ÎLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE * JACQUES-CARTIER * LAC-TÉMISCOUATA * MIGUASHA Swimming Canoe/kayak Canoe or kayak-camping Water excursions Backpacking Fishing Hiking Biking Via ferrata Snowshoeing Snow walking Skiing Backcountry skiing Campsite Cabin/rustic shelter Ready-to-Camp (Huttopia and tent-trailer) MONT-MÉGANTIC FRANCEVILLE SECTOR * OBSERVATOIRE SECTOR MONT-ORFORD LAC-FRASER SECTOR * LAC-STUKELY SECTOR * MONT-SAINT-BRUNO MONT-TREMBLANT LA DIABLE SECTOR * LA PIMBINA SECTOR * ASSOMPTION SECTOR * MONTS-VALIN OKA * ** PLAISANCE * POINTE-TAILLON YAMASKA * Hut Yurt * Certain sites can accommodate recreational vehicle ** Gîte sous les Pins

4 SLEEP... at the heart of nature Spending the night in a protected area ensures you an experience of unparalleled quality and allows you to be in close contact with nature. It is up to you to choose the formula that best suits you from the wide range of possibilities offered: 4,400 FOR 330 (EXCLUSIVE Close to 60 Close to 40 HUTS 25 YURTS CAMPING SITES (INCLUDING 3,300 THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL VEHICULES) HUTTOPIA TENTS TO PARCS QUÉBEC) TENT- TRAILERS PARTICIPATE... for a day or for the year With your entry fee, you are helping conserve Québec s natural heritage for the enjoyment of all. Every penny is reinvested in our national parks. An extraordinary network of trails and waterways, a little over 500 discovery activities, and numerous services are at your disposal so you can you get the most out of your park visit. Our daily fees are very reasonable, but the most economical way to explore Québec s national parks is still the individual or family version of the Parcs Québec Network Card. This card opens the door to 22 national parks of the Parcs Québec network for an entire year. CABINS AND RUSTIC SHELTERS Purchase your card online at parksquebec.com, by calling , or at any one of our national parks. Visit parksquebec.com to find out our fees. Huttopia tent Parc national de d Oka Visit parksquebec.com to prepare YOUR park experience! Campsite Recreational vehicule Hut Cabin

5 T H E N AT I O N A L PA R K S O F T H E PA R C S Q U É B E C N E T W O R K S w t.la rence River Gulf of St.Lawrence PEI NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA YOUR SAFETY, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Outdoor activities can involve certain risks. Make sure that you have the skills and abilities required for the activity you choose. It is important to know the risks inherent to this activity, to respect your limits and to use appropriate equipment. For more information, we invite you to consult our Web site at sepaq.com. 1 Parc national d Aiguebelle FROm mtl FROm mtl de mtl 17 Parc national du Mont-Tremblant Parc national des Monts-Valin Parc national d Anticosti 9 Parc national de l Île-Bonaventureet-du-Rocher-Percé 3 Parc national du Bic 10 Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville Parc national d Oka Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay Parc national de Plaisance Parc national de Frontenac Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon Parc national de la Gaspésie Parc national de Miguasha Parc national de la Yamaska Parc marin du Saguenay Saint-Laurent Parc national des Pingualuit* 7 Parc national des Grands-Jardins Parc national du Mont-Mégantic 8 Parc national des Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie Parc national du Mont-Orford Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno Parc national Kuururjuaq* * Pingualuit and Kuururjuaq national parks, managed by the Kativik regional administration, are also part of the Parcs Québec network.