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

Three level 2 charging stations are available at the front parking lot of Gîte du Mont-Albert. 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 and exhibit room.

Periods:

• October 15 to December 26, 2024
  • closed
• December 27, 2024 to February 14, 2025
  • every day, fron 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• February 15 to April 13, 2025
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• April 14 to May 15, 2025
  • closed
• May 16 to June 20, 2025
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• June 21 to September 1, 2025
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 2 to October 13, 2025
  • every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 6 to 20, 2025
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• June 21 to September 1, 2025
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 2 to 30, 2025
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 5 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, washroom facilities, first-aid services.

Period:

• July 1 to September 30, 2025
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 5 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.

• Period: June 21 to September 28, 2025

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

A shuttle system provides access to and within the park to facilitate your long or short hiking activities. Places are limited, so it's important to make a reservation at 1-800-665-6527 or with the staff.

All the shuttles are in operation from July 1 to September 30, 2025.

Shuttle to the park

• Shuttle between Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and the Mont-Albert Discovery and Visitors Centre

Shuttles (Eastern sector)

• Shuttle between the Mont-Albert Discovery and Visitors Centre, the Lac aux Américains and the Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre
• Shuttle from the Mont-Jacques-Cartier registration centre to the Mont Jacques-Cartier trail departure

Shuttle (Western sector)

• Shuttle from the Mont-Albert Discovery and Visitors Centre to the Mont Logan sector (stops at Lac Cascapédia, Le Huard hut and La Croisée shelter)

Baggage transportation and parcel delivery services

In winter, the park offers a baggage transportation service to certain huts and cabins. In summer, long-distance hikers can take advantage of a parcel supply service at various points along the long-distance hiking trail that crosses the park.

• Baggage transportation service (winter). Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance at 1-800-665-6527.
  • Periods: December 27, 2024 to April 13, 2025 (Petit-Saut and Mines Madeleine cabins) and January 10 to March 23, 2025 (backpacking huts)
• Summer parcel delivery service. Available at the following locations: La Chouette and Le Huard huts, Cascapédia campground, Jacques-Cartier campground, as well as Discovery and Visitors Centre. Delivery charges and delays apply. Contact us at 1-800-665-6527 for more information.

Coin laundry

Laundromats available at the the Mont-Albert campground. Bring $1 and 0.25$ 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

Tourist accommodation
Cabins: registration number 172126
Campgrounds: registration number 198531

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

Filming

A private individual or production company must obtain prior authorization to carry out a video shoot or photo session on Sépaq-managed territories. Find out more

Documentation

Discovery Guide Camping guide (in French only) Winter trail guide List of activities offered (in French only) Careful by nature

Fishing

Day Fishing Plan 2024 (in French only) Fishing Results, 2024 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2023 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2022 Season (in French only)

External Links

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