Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

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History

The Gaspé Peninsula is a major bastion of Québec's vast timberlands. Its backbone is the Chic-Chocs mountain range of the Appalachians. "A land full of mountains, woods, and rocks", exclaimed the venerable Father Le Clerk in the late 17th century.

Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs was created in 1949 as a buffer zone beside Parc de la Gaspésie. The aim was also to preserve an exceptional territory for wildlife and allow better use of the area.

Attractions

Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs borders Parc national de la Gaspésie to the east. Part of the reserve is even enclosed in the park. This geographical location, at the edge of a protected territory, makes it a remarkable spot for wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Not to be missed

• Agate and geode mine at Lyall mountain
• Hog's Back mountain: 830 m
• Blanche-Lamontagne mountain: 940 m
• Vallières-de-Saint-Réal mountain
• The scenery of Champ-de-Mars
• Bridle paths
• Hiking trails
• Portes de l'Enfer: waterfall and lookout