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

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