Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Quebec
Gaspesie National Park
A mountain park in the heart of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula with camping, lodging and demanding summit hikes, known for caribou and tundra views; dog access is very limited.
What visitors say
Parc national de la Gaspésie covers the Chic-Choc Mountains, and reviewers describe dramatic scenery, lookouts and a good chance of spotting wildlife. Mont Jacques-Cartier is the place to look for caribou, so bring binoculars, and the flat, tundra-covered summit of Mont Albert gets high praise.
The park has campgrounds, cottages and a historic hotel with dining and a pool. Hikers describe the main summit trails as challenging, with rocky uphill terrain, and a section of the International Appalachian Trail runs through the park.
It suits keen hikers most of all. Weather varies a lot: expect fog, rain, heat on exposed summits, mud and bugs in midsummer, and cold nights.
Dog owners should think twice. Only a few short trails allow dogs, and one visitor felt the online map overstated them. Another camper was warned over a barking complaint and found staff communication in English limited. The western part of the park is isolated and rough in summer.
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