QUEBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY
Parc national du Bic
Coastline under the microscope
Discover the coastline and the living organisms that frequent this marine ecosystem rich in biodiversity.
- Meeting point: Chalet Desjardins (Anse à Wilson beach)
- Schedule: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Duration: 90 min.
- Free of charge
Mountains born of the sea
Are you in awe of the landscape of Parc national du Bic? In this activity, we'll take you back in time to explain the formation of this unique terrain!
- Meeting place: Pic Champlain
- Schedule: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Duration: 30 min.
- Free of charge
Curious by nature
Curious about Parc national du Bic, its fauna, flora, and ecosystems? A naturalist is waiting to introduce you to the park's flora and fauna, and all its secrets. Come and test your knowledge! Maybe you'll have the chance to continue your observations during your hikes!
- Meeting place: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Duration: open-ended (non-stop)
- Free of charge
Meet the seals
Come and discover the harbour seal, this fascinating marine mammal and emblem of Parc national du Bic, and observe the creature in its natural environment. A park warden will help you get to know the harbour seal better and understand why it makes the park its home.
- Meeting place: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 12 noon to 3 p.m.
- Duration: 25 min.
- Free of charge
Plastic cure
Feel like taking care of nature? Come and play an active part in one of our park's missions. Our beautiful St. Lawrence River brings waste to our beaches. In the company of our naturalist, you'll collect waste and discuss consumption habits.
- Meeting place: Baie du Ha! Ha!
- Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Duration: 90 min.
- Free of charge
Conservation booth
Would you like to know what a national park is all about, and how the team that works there ensures its mission of conserving ecosystems throughout the year? Then don't miss this encounter with our natural environment technician, who will reveal the greatest mysteries of Parc national du Bic.
- Meeting place: Ferme-Rioux Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Duration: open-ended (non-stop)
- Free of charge
Taking root
The shoreline... the boundary between water and land! The flora that grows there must be resistant and resilient to constant stress and disturbance. But what are these hardy plants, and what crucial roles do they play in our daily lives? Find out at Île du Massacre!
- Meeting place: Île du Massacre
- Schedule: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Duration: open-ended (non-stop)
- Free of charge
