QUEBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY
Parc national du Bic
Long hike through Parc national du Bic
Depart from Raoul-Roy observation deck for the Rivière-du-Sud-Ouest Visitors Centre parking lot. During your hike, you'll follow Les Murailles trail, then Pic-Champlain trail and finally La Citadelle trail.
- Meeting point: Rivière-du-Sud-Ouest Visitors Centre (departure point for the shuttle to Raoul-Roy observation deck)
- Schedule: departures every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. Last departure at 12 p.m.
- Booking required at 418-736-5035, ext. 0
- Free of charge
Histories and teas
Built heritage and archaeological interpretation activity. Come and relive the history of the various ancestral buildings in Parc national du Bic, with on-site tea service provided.
- Meeting point: Lyman cabin
- Schedule: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (non-stop)
- Age: 12 and over
- Free of charge
Curious by nature
Discover the rich biodiversity of Parc national du Bic. Welcome to all curious visitors!
- Meeting point: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (non-stop)
- Free of charge
Meet the seals
Come and discover the harbor seal, this fascinating marine mammal and emblem of Parc national du Bic, and observe this iconic creature in its natural environment.
- Meeting point: Cap Caribou
- Schedule: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Free of charge
St. Lawrence protectors
Contribute to the health of our St. Lawrence River by taking part in a fun beach clean-up activity in the company of a park warden and naturalist. An activity for the whole family to enjoy!
- Meeting point : Baie du Ha! Ha! (via parking P2)
- Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Free of charge
Entertainment provided by the Association forestière bas-laurentienne
Come and take part in a Land Art activity and learn about the benefits of trees in the urban environment.
- Meeting point: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (non-stop)
- Free of charge
Guided hike: A park born of the sea
Take part in a guided hike along Chemin du Nord to discover the influence of the marine environment on the park's fauna, flora, landscapes, and history.
- Meeting point: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Free of charge
SOS Bats
Bats have populated our nocturnal stories since the dawn of time, but do we really know these fascinating creatures? Come for a bat demystification discovery evening hosted by a park warden and naturalist.
- Meeting point: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Free of charge
