Parc national des Grands-Jardins

Open year round

Taiga, lichen and…caribou!

Already at the beginning of the 20^th century, the area that is now enclosed in the parc national des Grands-Jardins was well-known for its amazing fishing territories. Impressed by the carpet of lichens and the Nordic vegetation they found at this latitude, fishers gave it the name of Grands-Jardins.

Nowadays, this territory worthy of the Quebec Great North is still visited by fishers, but also by hikers, campers and vacationers who appreciate the unusual scenery offered by this exceptional park. Moreover, its precious and abundant taiga, fauna and flora make this park a suitable place for caribou observation.

It is probably for all these reasons that this park has the privilege to be one of the central areas of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve, a status awarded to the region by UNESCO. Come visit this well-kept secret of Charlevoix, you will be completely charmed.

Parc national des Grands-Jardins

Via route 381
Saint-Urbain
Québec, Canada

www.parcsquebec.com/grandsjardins

Phone : 418-439-1227
Toll free : 1 800 665-6527
Fax : 418-439-1228

Schedule

Open year round

Thomas-Fortin Visitors Centre: from May 22 to October 11, 2009.

Mont-du-lac-des-Cygnes Information Kiosk:
May 16 to June 14, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday);
June 22 to September 6, 2009 (every day);
September 7 to October 12, 2009 (every day);
October 17 to November 15, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday);
Winter period: Christmas holidays.

*Opening hours vary according to the period of the year.

Rates

Individual entrance rates*:
Adults: $3.50
Children (6 to 17 years old): $1.50
Children (0 to 5 years old): Free
Family and group rates available

*Taxes included
**Visit our website to see the rental rates as well as the rates for other activities.