Parc national de la Jacques‑Cartier

Location

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier lies in the Laurentian Highlands in the Québec City tourism region. It can be accessed by Route 175 and exit 182, Chemin du Parc-National.

Area: 670 km²

 

Access and Operating Period

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Vallée Sector

From Québec City:

• Take the Route 73 N (follow directions for Saguenay), which becomes the 175 N. The entrance to the Vallée sector is near exit 182, Chemin du Parc-National. The distance from downtown Québec City to the entrance to La Vallée sector is 40 km. It is another 10 km to the Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Tranport Service

A transportation service is offered by Navette Nature from Quebec.

Additional Information

The park is open year-round. To plan your activities better, check when services are available in each sector.

Road Information

Exit 182, chemin du Parc-National
Rte 175
Stoneham et Tewkesbury

GPS :
47˚ 06’ 30’’ N
71˚ 20’ 50’’ W

Vallée Sector

Opening information for Chemin du Parc-National:
From Mid-May to the first snowfall: open up to km 33, depending on weather conditions
From the first snowfall to Mid-May: open up to the Discovery and Visitors Centre (km 10)

These dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions. We strongly advise you to contact us at 418-0848-3169, extension 6 to find out about road conditions.

Discovery and Visitors Centre

Services: Reception and information, equipment rental, general store, first aid service.

Periods:

• April 1 to May 9, 2024
  • every day, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• May 10 to June 13, 2024
  • Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• June 14 to August 25, 2024
  • every day, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• August 26 to October 14, 2024
  • Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lac à l'Épaule sector (fishing with accommodations at Devlin cabins and Lac à l’Épaule lodge)

• Consult the documentation (map library of fishing sectors, statistics and fishing plan)

Sautauriski and Jumeau sector (day fishing)

• Consult the documentation (map library of fishing sectors, statistics and fishing plan)

Lac à l’Épaule sector (winter accommodations at Devlin cabins)

• Consult the documentation (Camp Mercier)

Universal Access

The following areas offer access to the mobility-impaired:

• Discovery and Visitors Centre
• Alluvions campground (washroom facilities and some campsites)
• Belleau and Pont-Banc picnic areas (washroom facilities)

Services

General Store

The general store is located in the Discovery and Visitors Centre. It offers a wide range of souvenir items, adult and children's clothing, heritage discovery products for young people, and outdoor items. It also offers educational products, such as books and activity books. The general store also offers convenience items.

Equipment Rental

Boating Equipment

• Canoe
• Open kayak, solo or tandem
• Kayak for child
• Inflatable dinghy
• Inner tube
• Mini-raft
• Stand-up paddle
• Wetsuit (Wearing a wetsuit is mandatory when the water temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius.)
• Safety helmet
• Dry bag, watertight cask

Rental by-the-hour

• June 15 to September 3, 2024
  • every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last rental at 4 p.m.)
• September 4 to 15, 2024
  • Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last rental at 4 p.m.)

Outdoor Equipment

• Snowshoes (adults and childrens)
• Fatbikes
• Walking pole
• Walking cleats
• Backcountry skis
• Hok skis
• Baby-carrier sleds
• Baby-carrier

  Transport Services

Season	Details	Reservation
WINTER	Baggage transport service with La Cachée rustic shelters and Sautauriski hut accommodations. Details and rates	Limited number of places. Reservations required at 1-800-665-6527.

Additional Services

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, in collaboration with Happy Yak meals, offers a ready-to-eat food service. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, Happy Yak meals are delicious, easy to prepare and lightweight for transport. They provide enough calories to meet the nutritional needs of fans of the great outdoors and the portions are very generous.
 
Discover Happy Yak products (about fifteen main dishes, five meal soups, and several desserts) at the Discovery and Visitors Centre. Happy Yak meals, accomplices in your outdoor adventures!

Services for families

To better plan your activities, please consult our family services.

Nearby Services

Many beds & breakfasts, inns, motels, and hotels are located near the park.

Public transportation services from Quebec City to the park

Outdoor enthusiasts currently can count on a public transportation service to travel from Quebec City to Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier without a car.

Quatre Natures shuttle

Every day of the week, all year round, you can take the Quatre Natures shuttle from Place d’Armes (9 a.m.) or from Gare du Palais (9:10 a.m.) to go directly to the discovery and visitors centre at the heart of Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier. Booking required. The return trip will be at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. (depending on the season) from the discovery and visitors centre (travel time: 45 minutes). Details

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
103 chemin du Parc-National
Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury (Québec)  G3C 2T5

Telephone : 418 848-3169, ext. 6

Fax : 418 848-1372

parc.jacques-cartier@sepaq.com

Tourist accommodation
Cabins: registration number 175976
Campgrounds: registration number 206205

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

Documentation

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

Fishing

Day Fishing Plan 2024 (in French only) Fishing Results, 2023 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2022 Season (in French only) Fishing Results, 2021 Season (in French only)

External Links

Bonjour Québec Camping Québec Québec City Tourism Quebecgetaways.com Regroupement des stations de ski de fond de la région de Québec Youth Hotel (Hostelling International Canada)