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biosphere reserve the nature centre at mont-saint-hilaire classified as a biosphere reserve 20 years ago by unesco features exceptionally well-preserved flora and fauna along with a huge variety of mineral resources hikers are sure to enjoy the splendid views of the surrounding plain from the different peaks 6 gatineau park
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parc du mont-tremblant 8 foot and pedal power québec s parks have more than 1,700 km 1,000 mi of hiking trails of varying lengths marked trails wind through the boreal forest climb to laurentian and appalachian peaks wander along the gulf coast and roam through meadows and valleys the route verte is a cycling route that by 2005 will allow cyclists to pedal more than 4,000 km 2,485 mi around the province a good number of sections of this bike-touring route have already been completed and run through several parks black bears
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touring the townships 10 less than one hour from montréal parc de la yamaska 8 spreads the leafy shade of its venerable maples around a vast reservoir fed by the rivière yamaska the park is ideally suited to cycling swimming and birdwatching parc du mont-orford 9 looks out over a resort area highly popular year round especially during the fall colours festival mont orford 850 m/2,790 ft itself an extension of vermont s green mountains has lots to offer campers and skiers every summer the orford arts centre attracts music-lovers to its splendid natural setting at the foot of the mountain parc du mont-orford right near the u.s border 75 km 47 mi from sherbrooke imposing parc du m ont-mÉgantic 10 boasts the second-highest summit in the region 1,100 m/3,600 ft with vistas of the neighbouring peaks in new hampshire and maine for even more distant views check out its observatory and astronomy interpretation centre parc de frontenac 11 with its gentler slopes takes in part of the shores of
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parc des grands-jardins 14 parc des grands-jardins 15 parc des hautes-gorgesde-la-riviÈre-malbaie 12 a fascinating nordic enclave in the midst of the boreal forest the park features amazingly varied plant life and relief a harsh climate and a number of summits topping 1,000 metres 3,280 ft covered by taiga and home to caribou herds mont du lac des cygnes with the highest peak in grands-jardins treats visitors to incomparable panoramas of the charlevoix mountains this one should be on every cross-country skier s to-do list this park next to the previous one features the incomparable attractions of rivière malbaie wending its way peacefully along 9 km 6 mi between the steepest gorges 700 m/2,300 ft in eastern canada numerous waterfalls and rapids spill down drops of over 100 metres 328 ft you can explore the river by canoe or kayak or even in the comfort of a bateaumouche tour boat 13 parc de la jacques-cartier just 40 minutes from québec city parc de la jacques-cartier is situated on
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14 parc des monts-valin from chicoutimi you can head for parc des monts-valin 17 the highest peak in this group of rocky mountains reaches over 965 m 3,165 ft with particularly steep slopes in winter the heavy snow transforms the conifers into an enchanted forest peopled by mummies and ghosts that works its magic on skiers and snowboarders in summer take a trip to the north shore of lac saint-jean where parc 18 on the delta de la pointe-taillon of the rivière péribonka offers long fine sand beaches and pleasant woods just right for cycling.
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parc d anticosti continue along the north shore to the mingan archipelago a magical spot in its own little world in the distance you can glimpse mythical Île d anticosti 21 parc d anticosti now being created 20 mingan archipelago national park reserve 16 the archipelago consisting of some forty islands and islets was visited 500 years ago by basque fishermen in the gulf of st lawrence it is renowned mainly for its strange geological formations the impressive limestone monoliths carved out by the elements never fail to astonish and fascinate visitors atlantic puffins and other waterfowl turn the bare cliffs into a colourful fresco while whales and seals roam the coastal waters guided tours are offered to introduce visitors to the remarkable plant life on the archipelago white-tailed deer are the kings on this island over 125,000 of them a magnificently preserved treasure of nearly 8,000 km2 4,970 sq mi up until the early 1900s this was still a private resort the park 550 km2/340 sq mi
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northern gannets 18 23 parc de la gaspÉsie parc de miguasha this park was created over 60 years ago and includes no fewer than 25 summits rising over 1,000 metres the peak of mont jacques-cartier is 1,268 m/4,160 ft and one of the finest glacial cirques east of the rockies its more than 800 km2 500 sq mi feature a huge variety of plant life and habitats caribou moose and whitetailed deer share the same territory a situation found nowhere else in québec the rivière sainte-anne which crosses the park is one of the best salmon rivers in the gaspé with its endless breathtaking panoramas the park attracts day-trekkers and more ambitious hikers seeking unusual experiences forillon national park
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q 20 for information reservations www.bonjourquebec.com 1 877 bonjour 1 877 266-5687 ext 062 toll-free calls and reservations only from québec elsewhere in canada and the united states.
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canada quÉbec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 parc d oka parc des Îles-de-boucherville parc du mont-saint-bruno parc de plaisance gatineau park parc du mont-tremblant parc d aiguebelle parc de la yamaska parc du mont-orford parc du mont-mégantic 11 12 13 14 15 parc de frontenac la mauricie national park parc de la jacques-cartier parc des grands-jardins parc des hautes-gorges-dela-rivière-malbaie parc du saguenay 16 united states 10 mexico 22 7 18 17 st law ce ren riv rimouski 22 16 19 14 13 cap tourmente 15 12 6 5
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