QUEBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY
Parc national du Bic
Meeting the seals
Come and meet the harbour seal in the company of a park warden!
- Meeting place: Cap Caribou (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or Ferme Rioux (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Duration: no set length (continuous)
- Free of charge
Coastal treasures
Come and discover the coastline and the fascinating creatures that live on the beaches, with the help of a park warden and naturalist.
- Meeting place: Desjardins cabin (Chemin-du-Nord trail)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Duration: no set length (continuous)
- Free of charge
Archéojoute
In this playful activity, compete in teams to excavate using the methods of real archaeologists and find artifacts that tell the story of the territory's first occupants.
- Meeting place: near Desjardins cabin (Chemin-du-Nord trail)
- Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Free of charge
Curious about nature
Curious to discover Parc national du Bic, its fauna, flora, and ecosystems? Come and meet a park warden and naturalist who will fill your ear!
- Meeting place: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre (2nd floor)
- Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Duration: no set length (continuous)
- Free of charge
The story of Bic landscape
From the Pic-Champlain lookout, discover, in the company of a park warden and naturalist, how time and the sea have shaped the magnificent landscape of Parc national du Bic!
- Meeting place: Île aux Amours parking lot
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Suggested age: 12 years and older
- Free of charge
Joseph Mignot’s special little tales
How did people live on the Seigneurie du Bic at the beginning of the British regime and why did the Royal Navy locate the first St. Lawrence pilots on the river, here at Bic? Come and discover a fascinating slice of history.
- Meeting place: Wootton cabin (Chemin-du-Nord trail)
- Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Free of charge
Tales from down the river
Let yourself be drawn into the mysterious and fascinating world of tales and legends. A local flavour, a fast pace, and colourful characters will keep you on the edge of your seat!
- Meeting place: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre (2nd floor)
- Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Free of charge
