Gaspésie National Park – A Wild Hiker’s Paradise in Quebec

🏔️ Gaspésie National Park – A Wild Hiker’s Paradise in Quebec 📍 Location: Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec (4.5hrs from Quebec City) 📅 Best Time to Visit: • June-Sept: Hiking, wildlife, fishing • Dec-Mar: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing 🌲 Why Hikers Love It ✅ Quebec’s Highest Peaks – Summit Mont Jacques-Cartier (1,270m) for eastern Canada’s best views. ✅ Last Caribou of the East – Spot endangered woodland caribou herds (unique to this park!). ✅ 500km+ of Trails – From easy lakeside strolls to multi-day backcountry treks. 🥾 Top Hikes 1️⃣ Mont Jacques-Cartier (8km roundtrip, 4-5hrs) ✔ Alpine tundra – Golden eagles + Arctic foxes at the summit. ✔ Guided hikes only (to protect caribou). 2️⃣ Lac aux Américains (3km loop, easy) ✔ Emerald glacial lake – Instagram-famous reflection shots. 3️⃣ Les Crêtes Trail (11km, moderate) ✔ 360° panorama of the Chic-Choc Mountains. 🦌 Wildlife Watching 🐻 Black bears – Common near berry patches (carry bear spray). 🦊 Red foxes – Dawn/dusk sightings near Lac Cascapédia. 🦅 Bald eagles – Soaring over Rivière Sainte-Anne. 🏕️ Where to Stay ✔ Camping du Lac – Lakeside tentsites ($25/night). ✔ Gîte du Mont-Albert – Cozy lodge with hot showers ($). 🚗 Getting There • From Montreal: 8hr drive via Route 132 (scenic coastal road). • From Quebec City: 4.5hr drive to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (gateway town). ⚠️ Survival Tips ❌ No drones – Protects caribou from stress. ✅ Bug armor – Horseflies + mosquitoes are brutal (nets + DEET). 📞 Park radio: Tune to 161.1 MHz for weather alerts. 🏆 Why It’s Special "Gaspésie is where eastern Canada’s wilderness roars loudest. Hike here, and you’ll swear you’re in the Rockies—just with more poutine." #GaspesieNationalPark #HikeQuebec #CaribouCountry #WildCanada #ChicChocs