PARC NATONAL DE L ÎLE-BONAVENTUREET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ DSCOVERY GUDE 2018
WELCOME TO THE PARK MUST-DOS A The Northern Gannet colony on Île Bonaventure is by far the most accessible in the world. You can get up close to observe them on board a boat or on a hike! ts rich natural, historical and geological heritage is what really sets apart the Parc national de l Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé. Shaped by the sea and the weather at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, the park includes Île Bonaventure with its famous gannet colony, the majestic Percé Rock, emblem of Québec tourism, and a section on terra firma in the heart of Percé. The island s unique flora and fauna nesting area for over 110,000 Northern Gannets make it a must-see destination! t is also home to a rich architectural heritage, buildings that stand as the last witnesses of the cod-fishing industry of centuries past. B LE CHAFAUD DSCOVERY CENTRE ACTVTES ON THE WATER Located in the Chafaud building, the Discovery Centre is the starting point for planning your visit to the park s natural areas. Meet with a park warden-naturalist and view the two exhibits one on the park s history, fauna, flora and geology, the other on the story of the French in Percé s fishing industry during the 16th and 17th centuries. Whether on a boat tour or a kayaking excursion with one of the companies in Percé, you can view the park s beauty up close: Percé Rock, Île Bonaventure and its seabird colony, as well as various marine mammals that frequent the waters of the park. Notice to scuba diving enthusiasts: the park s seabeds are among the most beautiful in Québec. BASTEN THE NORTHERN GANNET THE NORTHERN GANNET, THE PARK S EMBLEMATC ANMAL With a life expectancy of 20 years, the Northern Gannets return here in late March every year to lay their eggs in the same nest from the year before. Each mated pair raises only one chick. The adult wingspan can reach 1.8 m (6 ft). An excellent glider and skilled fisher, the gannet can detect fish from about thirty metres in the air and reach 100 kph in a dive. C D PRATE DUVAL S TREASURE HUNT RESTO DES MARGAUL Have fun participating in our treasure hunt on Île Bonaventure! Go at your own pace and who knows? you might find the treasure hidden by Pirate Duval! The first section is on the Colonies trail and the second on the chemin du Roy trail. Housed in the former warehouse of the LeBoutillier company on Île Bonaventure, the park s restaurant is a great place to recharge your batteries or pick up a picnic lunch. The menu features soups (including the very popular Fisherman s Chowder!), salads, a wide selection of sandwiches, desserts and hot and cold drinks (including local beers). Find out more at sepaq.com/ilebonaventure ANNUAL QUÉBEC NATONAL PARKS CARD Québec s national parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Explore this exceptional world of nature with the Annual Québec National Parks Card, featuring: Unlimited access to ALL national parks for 12 full months Many exclusive benefits, including a free night of camping Details at sepaq.com/parkscard 2 E F THE NORTHERN GANNET COLONY EVENNG ACTVTES Seeing the 200,000 birds nesting on Île Bonaventure including the 110,000 birds in the most accessible gannet colony in the world! is sure to be the highlight of your visit. Near the bird colony, the Relais des Fous snack bar offers a wide range of snacks and beverages to enjoy on the terrace overlooking the colony and the sea. Every day, La Saline performance hall invites audiences of all ages to its Discovery Evenings. Conducted by our team of park wardennaturalists, these fun and informative presentations cover topics related to science and history. 3
CAUTON Historic Charles-Robin Sector Rue du Mont-Joli T S JUST TOO DANGEROUS! La Saline Performance hall Rue l'ég de lis e Rue du Q C La Neigère Registration centre 0 25 75 B Percé Registration centre / nformation Migratory bird refuge Boutique Nature shop Food services Historical building Performance hall Cruise Parking lot Nature interpretation Telephone Boat launch Toilet Picnic Scree area Road network des pêcheurs Anse à Butler Le Cimetière The Ram Length of trail sections Pointe Paget Conservation zone Lookout Extreme conservation zone Wharf Hiking 0 200 400 ACTVTES varied and rewarding ACCESSORES* on loan for young children Look out for this marker which identifies the ideal family experiences. Corniche aux Goélands Le chemin du Roy Bettinger C Discover all our family destinations at sepaq.com/family Pointe Lazy Beach Baie des Marigots Cette carte intègre de l information géographique de source gouvernementale. Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des transformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale. Données originales utilisées Années Banque de données Sépaq 2018 Cartes topographiques à l'échelle de 1/20 000 2001 Équidistance des courbes de niveau : 10 mètres Source des données utilisées Ministère de l Énergie et des Ressources naturelles Gouvernement du Québec 3,4 Pointe Peter-John-Duval Brochet Who is a mermaid and who is a pirate in your family? Near the picnic area at the gannet colony, cut-outs of Pirate Duval and a mermaid await. Just put your face in one of the holes and take a fun picture to remember your visit! Hiking PONTE-TALLON MONTS-VALN AGUEBELLE Rouyn-Noranda Bull's Cove Mont-Laurier Le Récif ROUND TRP DFFCULTY ELEV. CHANGE (M) 120 Les Colonies This trail is the easiest and most direct route to the famous gannet colony. f you have the chance, join the guided tour L exubérance de la nature. 5.6 km 1.5 hr 135 Le Paget Follow the same forest trail as the Pagets used in the olden days! Follow in the footsteps of this family of islanders to learn more about their history while enjoying the natural environment. 7.4 km 2 hr 90 Le chemin du Roy Simply breathtaking! This trail leads alternately through forests and meadows with completely restored ancestral homes, always surrounded by magnificent landscapes. Don t miss the guided tour Dans les pas des insulaires. 9.4 km 3 hr 75 E: easy : intermediate D: difficult Rimouski MGUASHA PARC MARN DU SAGUENAY Tadoussac SANT-LAURENT Percé Gulf of St.Lawrence Rivièredu-Loup LAC-TÉMSCOUATA OKA TroisRivières NEW BRUNSWCK FRONTENAC ÎLES-DEBOUCHERVLLE YAMASKA PLASANCE Montréal MONT- QUÉBEC NATONAL PARKS DAY September 8, 2018 Psst! The trails are on Île Bonaventure, which can be reached by boat only. The park entry fee is NOT included in the price of boat trips to the island, which are provided by private companies. PRNCE EDWARD SLAND Québec MONT-TREMBLANT 2.5 hr Family experience GRANDS-JARDNS La Tuque OPÉMCAN ÎLE-BONAVENTUREET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ BC Saguenay Val-d Or Gaspé Matane FJORD-DUSAGUENAY JACQUES-CARTER Pointe Wall DSTANCE AND DURATON ANTCOST GASPÉSE Kittie Bruneau 7 km Self-guided iver nce R awre St.L QUÉBEC Ottawa Les Mousses This narrow, unobtrusive trail winds through moss- and lichen-covered slopes before reaching the cliffs, offering magnificent views of the sea and the edge of the continent stretching in the distance. 4 Port-Menier Chibougamau ONTARO TRAL* SÉPAQ ANTCOST Natashquan HAUTES-GORGES-DELA-RVÈRE-MALBAE 600 m Sept-Îles DSCOVER OUR TRALS 8 TOURST ESTABLSHMENTS Strollers with big wheels can be used on the Colonies trail. Don t have one? We can lend you one for free! Along the way, little buccaneers aged 5 to 12 are invited to take part in the Pirate Duval s treasure hunt. Will they find the treasure hidden on the island? Mont-Tremblant 100 Discover all our destinations at sepaq.com The Relais des Fous snack bar is an especially nice place for families. t offers a wide selection of drinks and treats. National park boundary Marine environment zone for the outdoors 100 Anse à Duval The Ewe EQUPMENT LOAN* 14 WLDLFE RESERVES AT PARC NATONAL DE L ÎLE-BONAVENTUREET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ *Limited quantities available Duval Trail Km FREE ACCESS 24 NATONAL PARKS OUR TOP PCKS For your children 17 years of age and under to national parks Anse à Brochet Resto des Margaulx HERE ARE A FEW ETRAS WE HAVE N PLACE FOR YOU TO SMPLFY YOUR LFE AND TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY. 3 2, Le Paget The exceptional territories of Sépaq, including 24 national parks, are privileged destinations where you LABRADOR can enjoy all the benefits of an intimate contact with nature. Here s a special invitation from us to you: come relax at the heart of an authentic natural world that s the pride and joy of Quebecers! Photo : Mathieu Dupuis Les Colonies 0,9 Service area Île-Bonaventure Sector S HERE! Trou des Guillemots Le Boutillier Pointe à Butler Historic Charles-Robin Sector See enlargement Historic Charles-Robin Sector D 100 m Relais des fous La Craque 6 2, 1,9 Anse Mcnnes Quai de Percé uai 132 132 Les Mousses Le Chafaud Discovery Center La Cantine Administration E Anse du Bilbo THE LARGEST NATURE AND OUTDOOR NETWORK N QUÉBEC FAMLY FUN Pointe à Margaulx La Pinnerie 0,6 Rocher-Percé Sector Anse Chatouilleuse F A Le Grand Four 2 1, Walking alongside Percé Rock and Mont Joli is extremely dangerous. Several tons of debris fall from the rock and Mont Joli every year, during every season. Le Mur Noir Le Petit Four SANTBRUNO MONT-MÉGANTC NOVA SCOTA Sherbrooke UNTED STATES MONT-ORFORD SÉPAQ WNTER DAY January 26, 2019 BOUTQUES Before leaving for the island, stop in at La Neigère, our visitor building on Rue du Quai, to pay your park entry fees and plan your visit! Don t forget to visit our boutiques for a souvenir! Profits are fully reinvested in Québec s national parks * Departs from the service area in the Île-Bonaventure sector. 5 6 7
DSCOVERY TME CONSERVE FOR TOMORROW GUDED SEA ECURSONS* DSCOVERY AT SEA During your cruise near Percé Rock and Île Bonaventure, one of our park warden-naturalists will share their knowledge of the park and its animal life. See the beauty of the park from a different point of view while enjoying the seascape! When: June 18 to August 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day Where: Tours depart from the Percé wharf GUDED NATURE HKES* L EUBÉRANCE DE LA NATURE DANS LES PAS DES NSULARES This hike on the Colonies trail paints a portrait of the island s geology and its historical landscapes, as well as the typical flora and fauna of this island environment. The hike ends at the gannet colony. Follow in the footsteps of the islanders on the chemin du Roy trail, guided by a park warden-naturalist. Visit the restored homes of past residents of Île Bonaventure, learn their history and take in the gorgeous island landscapes and tranquil island spirit along the way. When: June 18 to September 15, every day at 10:30 a.m. Where: Tours start at the LeBoutillier (Île-Bonaventure sector) When: June 18 to September 15, every day at 11:30 a.m. Where: Tours start at the LeBoutillier (Île-Bonaventure sector) WLDLFE WATCHNG* Many self-paced and evening activities are also offered for free. Ask our reception staff for the detailed schedule. They ll be happy to provide the information you need! 8 THE NORTHERN GANNET COLONY DES PLUMES PAR MLLERS See the largest Northern Gannet colony in North America! t s a breathtaking experience. Park warden-naturalists will be there to satisfy your curiosity: you ve got 1001 questions, they ve got 1001 answers. Learn all about the magnificent Northern Gannet and observe its social and mating behaviours at the colony itself. When: May 21 to October 8, every day starting at 10 a.m. When: June 4 to October 8, every day starting at 11 a.m. Where: At the gannet colony (Île-Bonaventure sector) Where: At the gannet colony (Île-Bonaventure sector) RCH ARCHTECTURAL HERTAGE OVER 200 000 SEABRDS The park has the largest collection of built heritage in the Sépaq network, with 25 wooden buildings. Witnesses to history, these buildings in the Charles-Robin and Île-Bonaventure sectors are representative of the lives of the region s pioneers. The restoration and conservation of these buildings remain an enormously important part of the park s mission. The Parc national de l Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé is home to the largest migratory bird sanctuary in North America. With more than 200,000 breeding birds of 11 different species, these colonies are sensitive to disturbances caused by boats in the waters of the park. To protect the birds, the park does important work preparing documents, raising awareness and monitoring boating activities to encourage boaters and kayakers to adopt good practices. Fascinated by history? Visit the Discovery Centre in the Chafaud building or immerse yourself in the lives of the past inhabitants of Île Bonaventure during the guided tour Dans les pas des insulaires. To find out more about the park s seabirds, visit the gannet colony on Île Bonaventure and talk to the park warden-naturalists! PROTECTED MARNE ZONES The marine area is made up of two zones with a wide variety of landscapes and organisms that are part of the park s conservation mission: a 100-metre strip of sea around Île Bonaventure and the intertidal zone (between the highest and lowest tides) around Percé Rock. A plan is being developed to protect these unique marine habitats. t will include an indicator of the health of the marine zone, enabling the park to manage access to the dive site based on the condition of sensitive areas. Discover the park s colourful seabed in the video Soyons éco-plongeurs! on the Sépaq s YouTube channel! * The activities listed here are free, but the park entry fee is mandatory. Also, since you can only reach the Île-Bonaventure sector by boat, visitors should expect to pay for a boat trip with one of the two local sea excursion companies: Les Bateliers de Percé or Les Croisières Julien Cloutier. 9
PLAY SAFE T Photo : Steve Deschênes, Parc national des Grands-Jardins Sépaq s mission is to ensure the widest possible access to Québec s most beautiful natural treasures. Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and urges you to play it safe! REMNDERS Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of your favourite activities. YOU ARE RESPONSBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and risk management is an integral part of your experience. During your visit to a national park, you must always carry your entry fee receipt or your annual entry card. Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SKLLS AND ABLTES REQURED to practice your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSCAL LMTS. Your outing should leave you with nothing but pleasant memories. There are a number of organizations that can help you plan your activities safely. Do not hesitate to contact them. We also invite you to consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities on our website at To preserve our natural riches, you are not allowed to remove any natural elements (animals, plants, dead wood, rocks, etc.). Please also keep to established hiking trails to avoid trampling flora. sepaq.com/security Animals find all they need to eat in nature. Feeding wildlife can be very damaging. Keep food or garbage out of reach of animals. CHECKLST BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME We ask you to carry out all your garbage. Domestic animals are not accepted in Québec s national parks. However, guide dogs and service dogs are admitted. Plan on going with at least one other person. Check the weather report. Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours. See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear for anticipated weather conditions. Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the time you plan to return home ONCE YOU ARE ON STE PLOT PROJECT AUTHORZNG DOGS Do not rely on your cellphone. Check how much time it will take to complete your activity. Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires. WHEN YOU GET BACK Once you have completed your activity, make sure that you report to our staff anything wrong or any damage or problems you encountered. NNCASE CASEOF OFEMERGENCY: EMERGENCY:911 911 Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier de l Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé 4456, ch. du Lac-Supérieur SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC: 310-4141 (general number)) /*4141 (for cellphones) SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC: 310-4141 (general number) /*4141 (for cellphones) *Where cellphone networks are available. The costs and expenses incurred Lac-Supérieur J0T 1P0 4, rue du Quai, (Québec) C.P. 310, Percé (Québec) G0C 2L0 nformation: nformation: 418-848-3169 418-782-2240 Réservation: 1 800-665-6527 Reservation: 1-800-665-6527 parc.jacques-cartier@sepaq.com Email: parc.ibrperce@sepaq.com sepaq.com/jacquescartier sepaq.com/ilebonaventure * Where cellphone networks are available. and expenses in conducting search and rescue operationsthe arecosts the responsibility of incurred the in conducting You search rescue operations arethese the responsibility the wbeneficiary. canand obtain protection against risks from anofinsurer. benefi ciary. You can obtain protection against these risks from an insurer. 10 A pilot project is in place authorizing the presence of dogs in FRONTENAC, JACQUES-CARTER and OKA national parks. As of May 18, 2018, the project will be expanded to include AGUEBELLE and LAC-TÉMSCOUATA national parks. Please read the applicable rules and authorized places at sepaq.com/animals. Legal Legal Deposit: Deposit: 2018 2018 Bibliothèque Bibliothèque et et Archives Archives nationales nationales du du Québec Québec Photos: national dessteven Grands-Jardins, Deschênes Photos: Parc Mathieu Dupuis, Melanson,Steve Pascal Lévesque: Dominic Boudreault, Mathieu Dupuis, Agathe Girard-Tremblay, Jean-Pierre Huard, Steve Deschênes, Lise Génois, Caroline Langevin, Paul Binet Dreamstime