Parc national de la Gaspésie

Location

Parc national de la Gaspésie is located in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Route 299 crosses the park from north to south.

Area: 802.2 km²

 

Access and Operating Period

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Mont-Albert sector

• By the north of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Take Route 299 south for 40 km until the discovery and visitors centre.
• By the south of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until New Richmond. Take Route 299 north for 100 km until the discovery and visitors centre.

Lac-Cascapédia Registration Centre

• By the north of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Take Route 299 south for 22 km. Then take Route 11 (gravel road) for 10 km.
• By the south of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until New Richmond. Take Route 299 north for 116 km. Then take Route 11 (gravel road) for 10 km.

Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre

• By the north of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until Mont-Sainte-Pierre. Then take Route 2 (gravel road) for 27 km.
• By the north of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Take Route 299 south for 40 km until the discovery and visitors centre. Take Route 16 (gravel road) for 42 km.
• By the south of the Gaspésie: Take Route 132 until New Richmond. Take Route 299 north for 100 km until the discovery and visitors centre. Take Route 16 (gravel road) for 42 km.

Public charging stations for electric vehicles

A level 3 charging station will be available as of summer 2023 at the Discovery and Visitors Centre parking lot (Mont-Albert sector). Details

Additional Information

The park is open year-round. When planning your activities, find out when the services are available for each sector.

Discovery and Visitors Centre (Mont-Albert Sector) and Mountain School

Services: reception and information, entry fee payment, camper registration, convenience store counter, sale of ice, firewood and fishing permit, Boutique Nature and outdoor store, equipment rental, picnic area, washroom facilities, first-aid services, interpretation, exhibit room, shower and coin laundry.

Periods:

• April 11 to May 18, 2023
  • closed
• May 19 to June 22, 2023
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• June 23 to September 4, 2023
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 5 to October 9, 2023
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• October 10 to 29, 2023
  • Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• October 30 to December 26, 2023
  • closed
• December 27, 2023 to February 10, 2024
  • every day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• February 11 to April 14, 2024
  • every day 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• April 15 to May 16, 2024
  • closed

Self-registration post: year-round

Lac-Cascapédia Registration Centre

Services: reception and information, entry fee payment, camper registration, basic food items and other products, Boutique Nature, sale of ice, firewood and fishing permit, kayak, canoe, pedal boat, stand up paddle and rowboat rental, washroom facilities, first-aid services.

Periods:

• June 2 to 22, 2023
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• June 23 to September 4, 2023
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 5 to 30, 2023
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mont Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre

Services: reception and information, entry fee payments, camper registration, caribou interpretation kiosk, Boutique Nature, basic food items and other products, sale of firewood, canoe rental, washroom facilities, first-aid services.

Periods:

• July 1 to September 4, 2023
  
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• September 5 to October 9, 2023
  • every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Universal Access

The following areas offer access to the mobility-impaired:

• Discovery and Visitors Centre
• Gîte du Mont-Albert
• Grande-Fosse lookout

Services

Boutique Nature

A vast array of souvenir items, clothing for adults and children, discovery products for young people, and outdoor articles are offered at Boutique Nature, located at the Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Equipment Rentals

A variety of outdoor equipment can be rented at the Mountain School, located at the Discovery and Visitors Centre.

* Some equipment rental for children (17 years of age and younger) is offered free of charge, subject to availability (for a maximum of one day).

Nautical equipment is available for rent at the Lac-Cascapédia Registration Centre and canoes are available for rent at the Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre.

Food Services

You’ll find sandwiches, salads, and other ready-to-eat dishes at the Discovery and Visitors Centre. Gîte du Mont-Albert also offres a food service and lunch boxes for your nature outings.

Transportation Services

Places are limited, so it's important to make a reservation at 1-800-665-6527 or with the staff.

• Shuttle from the Mont-Jacques-Cartier registration centre to the Mont Jacques-Cartier trail departure
  • Period: July 1 to October 9, 2023
• Trail runner morning shuttles
  
  • Period: July 1 to September 4, 2023 and Saturdays and Sundays, from September 9 to October 9, 2023
• Bus from the Mont-Albert Discovery and Visitors Centre to Mont Jacques-Cartier
  • Period: July 1 to September 4, 2023 and Saturdays and Sundays, from September 9 to October 9, 2023
• Passenger transportation service for backpacker and trail running (west sector, Lac Cascapédia, Lac Thibault, Logan)
  • Period: July 1 to October 9, 2023. Reservations are required at least 72 hours in advance.
• Public Transit to Parc national de la Gaspésie
  • Period: July 1 to September 4, 2023 and Saturdays and Sundays, from September 9 to October 9, 2023
• Baggage transportation service (winter) to facilitate backcountry skiing trips. Reservations are required at least 72 hours in advance at 1-800-665-6527.
  • Periods: December 27, 2023 to April 14, 2024

Coin laundry

Laundromats available at the the Mont-Albert campground. Bring $1 coins.

Services for families

To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.

Nearby Services

In Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (at 40 km from the Discovery and Visitors Centre):

• Many types of accommodations: hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts
• Family restaurant and snack bar
• Banks and credit unions with automatic teller machines
• CAA garage
• Car rental
• Pharmacies
• Grocery store
• Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) (liquor store)

Contact Information

Mailing Adress:
1981 Route du Parc
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Québec)  G4V 2E4

Telephone : 418 763-7494

Fax : 418 763-9492

parc.gaspesie@sepaq.com

Important

Regulations

Regulations are in effect in Québec national parks. Before going to a national park, check the main rules and recommendations to better plan your visit. Details

Domestic animals

Since May 17, 2019, dogs are allowed. However, they are only allowed in certain areas. Check out the applicable rules and authorized sites.

Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere. Other pets are still prohibited in national parks.

Companion Leisure Card (CAL)

Companion Leisure Card (CAL) holders may be accompanied free of charge by one person during a visit in a Québec national park. Find out more

Drones

In order to minimize the impact on wildlife and on the customer experience, Sépaq does not allow recreational drone use at the establishments it manages. Find out more

Documentation

Discovery Guide Winter trail guide Careful by nature

Fishing

Day Fishing Plan 2023 (in French only) Fishing Results, 2022 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2021 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2020 Season (in French only)

External Links

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