Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie

Location

Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie is in the Charlevoix tourism region. You can get there via the village of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs on Route 138.

Area: 224.7 km²

 

Access and Operating Period

The park is open year-round. When planning your activities, please note the operating periods for our services. Business hours vary according to the period of the year. For more information, call the park.

Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre

Services: reception and information, thematic exhibit, registration, reservations, Boutique Nature, bicycle rental, convenience store

Period: May 22 to October 11, 2010

Universal Access

The following buildings offer access to the mobility-impaired:

• The Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre
• Le Draveur Visitors Centre

Services

Boutique Nature

A vast array of souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, discovery products, and outdoor articles is offered at the Boutique Nature stores, located at the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre and Le Draveur Visitors Centre.

 

Equipment Rental

Visitors Centre upstream from Le Draveur Visitors Centre

• Canoe
• Child trailer
• Bicycle
• Baggage trailer for bicycle
• Kayak (solo and tandem)
  
• Motor

Period: May 21 to October 11, 2010

 

Le Draveur Visitors Centre

• Food service
• Convenience store
• Dining room
• Outdoor terrace
• Boutique Nature
• Locker rental

Period: May 22 to October 11, 2010

 

Circulation in the Park

To preserve the integrity of this magnificent territory by limiting automobile traffic, Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie has set up a shuttle service between the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitor Centre and Le Draveur Visitors Centre. 

Shuttle	When available, this service is free and mandatory. It enables you to enter the territory more quickly and in total safety.  During the ride, which lasts approximately ten minutes, the driver makes stops at hiking trail departure points and semi-serviced campsites. Shuttle schedule
Additional Information
Campers staying in the Cran and Pin Blanc campgrounds	Campers staying in the Cran and Pin Blanc campgrounds can use this section of the road to go to their campsites. From there, visitors can get around in the park by cycling, walking or taking the shuttle.
Campers staying in the l'Équerre campground	Campers must leave their vehicle at the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitor Centre. From there, they can bike the 16 km to their campsite or take the main shuttle bus (or the shuttle with trailer)* to Le Draveur Visitors Centre and rent a canoe or bicycle to complete the 8 km that separate them from their campsite. *Except when the shuttle with trailer is not operating.
Excursionists	For excursionists, we can transport your canoes, kayaks or bicycles with our shuttle with trailer for a small fee.

Nearby Services

Accommodations and Restaurants

In the village of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, about 28 km from the park, you'll find:

• A small inn
• Bed and breakfasts
• Snack bar
• Campgrounds
• Gas stations
• Convenience stores

Contact Information

Administrative Office:
25 Boulevard Notre-Dame
Clermont (Québec)  G4A 1C2

Telephone : 418 439-1227

Fax : 418 439-1228

parc.hautes-gorges@sepaq.com

Geographic coordinates of the reception centre:
47° 51' 15 N -70° 25' 47 W

Documentation

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf : 1.04 MB) Park Journal (pdf : 3.2 MB)

External Links

Association touristique régionale Charlevoix Bonjour Québec.com Camping Québec Katabatik La Traversée de Charlevoix Réserve mondiale de la Biosphère de Charlevoix

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Important

In all the Québec national parks, pets are prohibited, except for guide dogs accompanying the blind or the mobility-impaired. Condition and regulation