Parc national d'Anticosti - Parcs Québec

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Just imagine! In the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a wild and enchanting island, basking in the clear northern light. Imagine white cliffs being lapped by the ocean's waters unfailingly. Imagine looking down into yawning canyons and hearing the roar of powerful falls. Imagine huge secluded caves, white-tailed deer grazing on seaweed, salmon frolicking in emerald green basins, and seals sunning on rocks. Imagine yourself at Parc national d'Anticosti.

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Accommodations
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Outdoors
School

Hiking

Nearly 125 km of trails crisscross this huge land area. On the island, hiking takes several forms: a walk along the shore or through a canyon with towering rock faces, a fascinating exploration of a cave or an outing in a boreal forest.

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

Hiking trails and self-guided trails

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Hike to Chute Vauréal

Why not take advantage of your stay on Anticosti Island to visit the Chute Vauréal waterfall sector? It’s worth the detour! Bring a lunch and wear good walking shoes.

Baie-Sainte-Claire*

Drive a few kilometres from the town of Port-Menier to visit Sainte-Claire, where you’ll be greeted by beautiful seaside scenery. You can also see the remains of Baie-Sainte-Claire, observe deer, and, if weather permits, watch a dazzling sunset. Bring warm clothing, and don’t forget your camera.

Day Fishing

When you stay in Anticosti with a summer vacation package, you can go day fishing on one of the lakes or fish with waders on one of the rivers. It is very important to know that day fishing is a quota-based activity and subject to certain conditions related to weather and water levels, among other factors. This activity should therefore not be the main objective of your visit to the island.

To reserve a day of fishing, you can radio or go in person to the McDonald or Chicotte-la-Mer Visitors Centre at 4 p.m. the day before. An agent will be pleased to help you. Remember that...if Mother Nature's in the mood, the fishing will be good...but not necessarily miraculous!

Elsewhere at Sépaq

The School of Nature

A place for conservation and education, Parc national d'Anticosti is a laboratory in a natural setting. Come to class with our dedicated park wardens or welcome them to your school! The beauty, integrity, and cultural/historical characteristics of this territory have inspired three recreational/educational activities. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, these activities will help them get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, and take them through a memorable real-world experience...

Consult the brochure School activities in the Sépaq network (in French only) (pdf: 4 MB)

Elsewhere at Sépaq

Auberge de Port-Menier

Important: A fire has completely destroyed Auberge Port-Menier. The Sales and Reservations Office will soon be contacting everyone who reserved a stay for the summer of 2012. Press Release (in French only)

Auberge de Chicotte

You'll just love Chicotte's ambiance. This log-cabin inn lies on the island's south shore and has 10 rooms with double occupancy. Its dining room is accessible to all island visitors.

Guests stay under the American plan with the "bring your own wine" formula. To avoid overweight luggage, we encourage you to buy your wine and liquor at the Port-Menier grocery-butcher store (CFIC). You can even order in advance.

Period: July 6 to August 22, 2012

Auberge McDonald

This lodge is located at sea level 105 km from Port-Menier. It's on the north shore of the McDonald River at its mouth. From here on, the scenery is a happy marriage of land and sea. The road winds along the shoreline, composed of bays, capes, and sandy shores. The McDonald offers a real sense of peaceful living, in harmony with nature. Peter McDonald's grave is on the grounds of the lodge. He lived here over 100 years ago.

Guests stay under the American plan with the "bring your own wine" formula. To avoid overweight luggage, we encourage you to buy your wine and liquor at the Port-Menier grocer-butcher store (CFIC). You can even order in advance.

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

Cabin

Do you prefer the privacy of a cabin where you'll cook your own meals? You have all kinds of possibilities on the Sépaq Anticosti territory. All cabins are facing the sea.

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

Accommodation table

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Camping

Baie-de-la-Tour

The Baie-de-la-Tour campground is 178 km from Port-Menier. It's on an enchanting location by Baie-de-la-Tour and offers 12 serviced sites plus washroom facilities with showers. There are no electrical outlets in the washroom facility buildings.

Le Wilcox

This seaside campground overlooks a shipwreck of the same name. It's 1 km from Pointe-Carleton and 118 km from Port-Menier. It has 20 sites that can each accommodate a tent with 4 to 6 people. Campers have access to washroom facilities with showers. There are no electrical outlets in the washroom facility buildings.

Le Chicotte

The Chicotte campground is on the island's south shore, about 150 km from Port-Menier and 6 km from the Chicotte Visitors Centre. Located along a river and by the sea, it has 15 serviced sites plus washroom facilities with showers. There are no electrical outlets in the washroom facility buildings.

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

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All-inclusive Package (McDonald inn and Chicotte inn)

Starting at

$855.00

/pers.
3 nights
Group of 4

Discovering Anticosti has never been easier... Let us help you choose a vacation package just for you. Three simple questions. Would you like to stay in a small inn, a cabin or a campground? If you choose an inn, you can leave everything to us. All your meals, including box lunches, are prepared by our kitchen staff.

The package includes:

Stay of 3, 4 or 7 nights
Round-trip airfare from Mont-Joli
Seaside or riverside accommodations
Meals when you stay at Auberge de Chicotte or the McDonald Lodge
1 send-receive radio vehicle
Unlimited mileage (gas and insurance not included)
Access pass to Parc national d'Anticosti
Departure from Montréal and Québec City available. Add $150/pers.

New:

Departures Mondays (4 and 7-night stays) and Fridays (3 or 7-night stays)
To explore more of the island, combine stays of 3 or 4 nights on different accommodations sites (cabin, hotel, campground).

Rates (all rates):

Inn (meals included)
4 people: $855/pers./3 nights
2 people: $945/pers./3 nights

Not included in the package:

Taxes.

Summer Brochure

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

Vacation Package in a Cabin

Starting at

$620.00

/pers.
3 nights
Group of 4 pers.

You can stay in a cozy, fully equipped cabin and prepare your own meals. You can have your grocery order prepared in advance by calling the Port-Menier grocery store (CCIA) at 418 535-0140. When you arrive on the island, all you’ll have to do is pick up your order, and you’ll be off to your place of accommodations in no time.

The package includes:

Stay of 3, 4 or 7 nights
Round-trip airfare from Mont-Joli
Seaside or riverside accommodations
1 send-receive radio vehicle
Unlimited mileage (gas and insurance not included)
Access pass to Parc national d'Anticostin incluses)
Departure from Montréal and Québec City are available. Add $150/pers.

New:

Departures Mondays (4 or 7-night stays) and Fridays (3 or 7-night stays).
To explore more of the island, combine stays of 3 or 4 nights on different accommodations sites (cabin, hotel, campground).

Rates (all rates) :

Cabin (meals not included)
4 people: $620/pers./3 nights
3 people: $710/pers./3 nights
2 people: $800/pers./3 nights

Not included in the package:

Meals.
Taxes.

Summer Brochure

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

Vacation Package in Camping

Starting at

$525.00

/pers.
3 nights
Group of 4 pers.

If you choose camping, you’ll live at the pace of Anticosti nature. All our accommodations have one thing in common: their fantastic seaside or riverside location. Guaranteed tranquility! You can have your grocery order prepared in advance by calling the Port-Menier grocery store (CCIA) at 418 535-0140. When you arrive on the island, all you’ll have to do is pick up your order, and you’ll be off to your place of accommodations in no time.

The package includes:

Stay of 3, 4 or 7 nights
Round-trip airfare from Mont-Joli
Seaside or riverside accommodations
1 send-receive radio vehicle
Unlimited mileage (gas and insurance not included)
Access pass to Parc national d'Anticosti
Departure from Montréal and Québec City are available. Add $150/pers.

New:

Departures Mondays (4 to 7-night stay) and Fridays (3 to 7-night stay)
To explore more of the island, combine stays of 3 or 4 nights on different accommodations sites (cabin, hotel, campground).

Rates (all rates):

Campground (meals not included)
4 people: $525/pers./3 nights
3 people: $565/pers./3 nights
2 people: $610/pers./3 nights
1 person: $775/pers./3 nights

Not included in the package:

Meals.
Taxes.

Summer Brochure

Period: June 24 to August 22, 2011

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Featuring

Reserve early for 2012!

Now is the best time to book a stay at an inn, a cabin, or a campground!

Give…And Nature Will Give Back

The Parcs Québec network is officially launching the Parcs Québec Fund. Donations will be used for a variety of conservation projects: research, monitoring, and inventory. Discovery how to participate in maintaining the ecological integrity of the national parks.

Important

Don't move firewood

Moving firewood, even just a few kilometers away, can spread invasive insects and diseases to our forests. Buy it locally. Burn it on site. Never bring it back home. For more information: www.inspection.gc.ca.