Québec National Parks, one of the three magnificent Sépaq Networks

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	Conservation Mission

Mission Statement

The mission of Parc national du Mont-Orford is to protect a representative segment of the natural region known as the Sutton Mountains, a continuation of the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Natural Environment

Parc national du Mont-Orford is a typical example of the landscapes of the Sutton Mountain range, an extension of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Mont Orford (853.5 m.) and Mont Chauve (600 m.) tower some 300 metres over the valley that lies between them, creating an impression of considerable elevation.

The maple stands that reign over three-quarters of the park harbour an exceptionally rich flora. Smaller stands of birch and conifers (fir, red spruce) can also be found, along with a rare boreal oak/sugar maple stand. A number of the park's herbaceous plants such as the wild leek are or may soon be on Québec's endangered species list.

The lakes, rivers and hardwood and coniferous forests are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, moose, beaver, muskrat, and otter as well as a highly diverse population of amphibians and reptiles, including several that are endangered species in Québec. Over 210 bird species also make the park their home at various times of year.