MONT-SAINT-BRUNO PARC NATIONAL DU

 
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VISITOR’S GUIDE - 2015
         PARC NATIONAL DU
         MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

The Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno boasts the
largest attendance in the entire Parcs Québec network,
welcoming almost 900,000 visitors annually. Surrounded
by four municipalities and located close to Montreal,
this park provides a veritable forest islet in the heart of
a territory vastly and deeply transformed by urbanization
and agriculture. A highly representative element of the
natural region comprising the Monteregian Hills, the
Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno encompasses, among
other things, five lakes, an orchard, a historic mill, and
dozens of kilometers in trails twisting and turning within
the deciduous (broadleaved) forest. Each breath you take
brings in a new scent, and every little bit of breeze carries
with it this highly distinctive mix of aromas found only in
the forest. Some 200 bird, 500 plant and about
30 mammal species share this little nook of paradise.

NEW
                                                                “NOVEL-TEAS”
                                                                COME EXPERIENCE… THE OLD MILL TEA ROOM
                                                                Enjoy our tea selection and revel in new flavours.
                                                                Every season, check out the new teas showcased
                                                                to beautifully blend with Mother Nature’s changing
                                                                moods and colours, and take advantage of our
                                                                outside terrace. As part of your visit, perhaps
                                                                you will have a chance encounter with one of our
                                                                mythical characters who will be roaming around in
                                                                the fall; this could be your opportunity to meet and
                                                                mingle with lords and other invented personages.
                                                                Find out about our interpretive chat-hikes combined
                                                                with a tea tasting session. The kinds of evenings
                                                                you will not want to miss. All these activities, and
                                                                a lot more, are offered during the year. Stay abreast
                                                                of our programming on our Web site.
A FEW REMINDERS FOR A BETTER
                                                                                                                  OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

                                                                                                                  BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
                                                                                                                  • Plan on going with at least one other person.
                                                                                                                  • Check the weather report.
                                                                                                                  • Pack water and food, even if the activity is only
                                                                                                                    for a few hours.
                                                                                                                  • See that you have appropriate footwear.
                                                                                                                  • Pack extra clothing (raincoat, warmer clothes,
                                                                                                                    etc.).

PLAY IT SAFE                                              REMINDER
                                                          Sépaq would like to remind you that some of the
                                                                                                                  • Make sure that the equipment you will be using
                                                                                                                    during the activity is in good condition.
                                                                                                                  • Bring a whistle, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, etc.
                                                          activities offered in the network require that you
                                                                                                                  • Let somebody know the exact location of your
                                                          be physically fit and have specific skills as well        destination and the date you plan to return home,
                                                          as specialized equipment. There are a number of
YOUR SAFETY:                                                                                                        with instructions to contact emergency services
                                                          organizations that can help you plan your activities      (911) if you do not return.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY                                       safely. Do not hesitate to contact them.                • Inform the persons accompanying you of the
Outdoor activities may entail certain risks. You                                                                    inherent risks of the chosen activity.
must always make sure that you have the                   AirMédic
                                                          airmedic.net | 1-877-999-3322
ability and special skills required for your
                                                          Aventure Écotourisme Québec
                                                                                                                  ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE
chosen activity. It is very important to know
                                                          aventure-ecotourisme.qc.ca | 1-866-278-5923             • Do not count on your cell phone: in most areas,
your physical ability and limits.
                                                          Bureau de la sécurité nautique                            you will be unable to get a signal.
For several years now, Sépaq has ensured the
                                                          tc.gc.ca | 1-800-267-6687                               • Obtain a map of the area.
greatest possible access to Québec’s most beautiful
                                                          Camping Québec                                          • Check how much time it will take to complete your
natural treasures. An essential part of this mission
                                                          campingquebec.com | 1-800-363-0457                        activity.
is our concern for visitor safety.
                                                          Fédération québécoise des chasseurs                     • Follow the instructions that apply to each activity.
Sépaq hopes that your outdoor experience                  et pêcheurs                                             • Obey signs and notices, including bans on open
will be memorable and urges you to Play it                fedecp.qc.ca | 1-888-523-2863                             fires.
Safe!                                                     Fédération québécoise de la marche                      • Never leave children unsupervised.
All visitors remain responsible for their own safety,     fqmarche.qc.ca | 1-866-252-2065                         • Boil or treat (filter, chlorine or iodine) water from
with risk management being an integral part of the        Fédération québécoise de la montagne                      rivers and streams before drinking.
outdoor experience. Preparing yourself adequately         et de l’escalade                                        • When camping, pack your food in airtight
                                                          fqme.qc.ca | 1-866-204-3763                               containers and keep it out of reach of animals.
is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of
your favourite activities.                                Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak              • Should you find that a piece of equipment or an
                                                          canot-kayak.qc.ca | 514-252-3001                          accessory is missing or defective, stop using it
We invite you to consult our safety guides for Sépaq
                                                          Ski de fond Québec                                        and inform the staff on site of the situation as
activities on our Web site sepaq.com/security.
                                                          skidefondquebec.ca | 450-744-0858                         soon as possible.
The costs and expenses incurred in
                                                          Sopfeu
conducting search and rescue operations are               sopfeu.qc.ca | 1-800-463-3389
the responsibility of the beneficiary. You can
                                                                                                                  WHEN YOU GET BACK
                                                          Vélo Québec                                             • Once you have completed your activity, make sure
obtain protection against these risks from an             velo.qc.ca | 1-800-567-8356
insurer.                                                                                                            that you report to our staff anything wrong or any
                                                                                                                    damage or problems you encountered.

sepaq.com/security                                            IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 911
                                                            SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC
                                                            310-4141 (general number) / *4141 (for cell phones)
                                                            Where cell phone networks are available.

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THE MUST-DOS                                                                            REGULATIONS
PARK PATH EXPLORER                                                                        To contribute to improving the quality of
                                                                                          the national park experience, an entry
(PARC PARCOURS)
                                                                                          fee was established by the government.
The Park Path Explorer (Parc Parcours) is a tool that
allows you to personalize your visit in the park while                                    You must always carry your receipt or
learning more on the wealth of this magnificent                                           your annual card during your visit.
protected territory. Based on your preferences and
interests, choose among various itineraries and discover
the park’s beauty, scenery, habitats, fauna, flora and                                    To preserve the natural riches for future
history. We recommend the seigniorial (Seigneurial)
                                                                                          generations, it is prohibited to remove
trail, where you will learn about the history of the
                                                                                          natural elements (animals, plants, dead
Montarville Seigniory and the vacation resort era.
                                                                                          wood, rocks, etc.).

TEA ROOM AT THE OLD MILL                                                                  Also, the flora is sensitive to being
(VIEUX-MOULIN)                                                                            trampled. It is therefore mandatory to

TAKE AN ESCAPADE THROUGH TIME…                                                            stay on the hiking trails.
OVER A CUP OF TEA !
The tea room at the Old Mill (Vieux-Moulin),
in the heart of the park, invites you to experience a                                     Nature exhibits exemplary equilibrium,
speciality coffee, tea, Viennese pastry, smoothie,                                        and for this reason the feeding of wildlife
gelato, macaroon and chocolate tasting adventure in                                       is prohibited. In this respect, it is also
a warm, congenial atmosphere. The historic building
                                                                                          prohibited to leave food or garbage
dating back to 1761 is located 2.5 km into the park
                                                                                          unsupervised. Keep them in your car.
from the Discovery and Services Centre.
Find out about our interpretive chat-hikes
combined with a tea tasting session. The
                                                $ 2800
                                                / person                                  Domestic animals are prohibited in
kind of evening you will not want to miss.
Activity that is offered during winter.
                                                Taxes and access                          Québec’s national parks. But guide dogs
                                                fees extra
                                                                                          and service dogs accompanied by their

DISCOVERY ACTIVITES                                                                       foster families are admitted. However,

LET US GUIDE YOU...                                                                       these dogs must be easily identifiable,
OR GO IT AT YOUR OWN PACE                                                                 wearing the Mira scarf or harness. Those
The park offers a myriad of discovery activities, both                                    in charge of the animal must carry the
daytime and nighttime. These allow you to bathe                                           foundation’s letter of accreditation.
in the fascinating world of Mother Nature, in all
seasons. Let one of our enthusiastic park wardens
give you a taste of his passion for this protected
                                                                                          It’s great to enjoy an authentic natural
territory. Look up the activity timetable on page 6.
                                                                                          environment that is clean and healthy!
                                                                                          Carry out your garbage, leave it in the
WINTER
                                                                                          containers provided, and take home any
SNOW ENTHUSIASTS
                                                                                          harmful substances, such as soap, oil,
During winter, the park offers 35 km of mechanically
                                                                                          combustibles or pesticides.
groomed cross-country skiing trails (of which 27 km
in classic [alternating] stride and 8 km in ski skating
style), as well as snowshoeing and snow hiking
trails for all levels, including a 7-km one that circles
Lac Seigneurial.

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ON FOOT
With its hiking trail network (30 km of planned and
managed trails, and 4 km of rustic trails), its mature
forests and five lakes, the Parc national du Mont-
Saint-Bruno has earned an enviable reputation for
hiking. Along some of these footpaths, you will find a
series of interpretation signs dotting the way, while on
other circuits, you can use a brochure or the Park Path
Explorer (Parc Parcours) to personalize your itinerary.
                                                            TRAIL                 LENGTH AND DURATION      DIFFICULTY LEVEL   STARTING LOCATION
Ahoy! Families, take the opportunity of your visit in
                                                            St. Gabriel           1.8 km (loop)   45 min   Beginner           Discovery and Services Centre
the park to enjoy a picnic break with the children.
                                                            Seigneurial           7 km (loop)     1.5 hr   Beginner           Discovery and Services Centre
A playground laid out in the pond area will be great
                                                            Lacs                  8.8 km (loop)   2 hr     Beginner           Discovery and Services Centre
fun for toddlers.
                                                            Montérégien           8.8 km (loop)   2 hr     Intermediate       Discovery and Services Centre

                                                            Petit-Duc             1.5 km (loop)   20 min   Beginner           Discovery and Services Centre
We wish you a pleasant hike!
                                                            Grand-Duc             3.5 km (loop)   1 hr     Beginner           Discovery and Services Centre

PICK YOUR
OWN APPLES
The park’s orchard offers several varieties of
succulent, crunchy apples you can pick yourself!
In addition, the outside stand located near the
Discovery and Services Centre also sells apples,
their derivative products as well as other regional
niceties (honey products, maple products, jams,
compotes, home-made ketchups, apple pies, etc.).

WHERE THE BROTHERS OF
ST. GABRIEL LEFT THEIR MARK
During your trek on the St. Gabriel trail, you will encounter installations and remnants
handed down to us from the Brothers of St. Gabriel religious congregation’s inhabitation
of this territory. Take the opportunity to borrow an iPod or download the Park Path
Explorer (Parc Parcours) to guide you along your path. The application is accessible
on our Web site.
Do not miss:
- the Memorial and Cemetery;
- the Gabrielis Arboretum;
- the Grotto;
- the Park Path Explorer (Parc Parcours).

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PARK PATH
EXPLORER IN PARC
NATIONAL DU
MONT-SAINT-BRUNO

You will choose your discovery using the Park Path
Explorer, offered at the Discovery and Services Centre
on an interactive terminal, via a mobile application
or through the Parcs Québec Web site. The Explorer
will first show you what there is To see, To do and          WATCH!
                                                                                                                      FEATURE ACTIVITY
To learn in the park. Thus you can consult the Park          •	An Islet of Biodiversity on A Monteregian Hill
                                                                                                                      STARS FOR AN EVENING
Path Explorer both before and after your visit and           	The Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
                                                                                                                      These guided evening tours introduce you to the
customize your outing by selecting one or another of            provides a veritable forest islet at the heart of a
                                                                                                                      fascinating world of fireflies and allow you to
the various hiking circuits. Many of them are dotted            combination urban and farming area. The wealth
                                                                                                                      experience the park in a new light… that of the
with discovery spots to draw your attention to natural          of its fauna, flora and geological formation make
                                                                                                                      night! Indeed, sundown marks wake-up time for
beauty, landscapes, habitats, wildlife, plant life or the       it an exceptional territory.
                                                                                                                      several animals, often little-known or ignored.
park’s history. You can also broaden your knowledge          • A Surprising Water System                              With no daylight around, the hiker’s other senses
of the park, either before or after your visit, by           	Mont-Saint-Bruno features a high developed             suddenly become more acute… Do you hear the
clicking on To learn, where you can access a series            network of lakes and brooks. Its lacustrian            frog’s call? Do you notice the skunk’s scent? Bats,
of Knowledge Sheets grouped by specific themes.                landscapes and the gentle murmur of its streams        raccoons, flying squirrels… What surprises does
                                                               never cease to surprise and delight visitors.          the night hold in store for us? Consult the schedule
                                                             • Landmark Human History                                 on page 9.
                                                             	The Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno is also
                                                                                                                      Rates
                                                               rich in human history, over 300 years worth of
                                                               it! Its territory abounds in traces of the most
                                                               prominent periods.
                                                                                                                      $   9   / adult Taxes and access fees extra

                                                             GET INTO IT!
                                                             • Hiking
                                                             • Bicycle Ride

                                                             TO LEARN (ON JUST A FEW SUBJECTS)
                                                             • The Maxwell architects
                                                             • Fireflies
                                                             • Taking care of the orchard

                                                            Looking for a souvenir to take home?
                                                            Make your way to our BOUTIQUE NATURE shops!

                                                                    • Souvenirs for kids and grown-ups
                                                                    • Personalized clothing made in Canada
                                                                    • All profits reinvested in national parks

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                                                                                                                                                National park boundary
                                                                                                          Cemetery
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                                                                                                                                                Extreme conservation zone
                                                                                                          Le Vieux-Moulin tea room
                                                                                                          Telephone
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                                                                             CONSERVER | DÉCOUVRIR | PARTAGER                                                               7
A TEN-YEAR ASSESSMENT
OUR NATIONAL PARKS ARE IN GOOD HEALTH!

The daily challenge for the managers who run a national park is to get the balance right
between public access and conservation. To accomplish this, Parcs Québec developed a
forward-thinking program in 2003 to implement ongoing health check-ups for its national parks
– the ecological integrity monitoring program (EIMP). The results of the 370 monitorings carried
out over the last 10 years are encouraging: the overall level of ecological integrity of the
national parks has been maintained or improved throughout the network, despite an increasing
public access.
Full details at parcsquebec.com/ecologicalintegrity
A Few Highlights of the Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno:
The exceptional forest ecosystem evolution index has improved.
The change measured by this indicator suggests a significant improvement of its state
contributing to increasing the park’s ecological integrity level. The increase in stands’ and
populations’ evolution indices may take root at the Great Ice Storm of early 1998, since the
falling of several trees had a dynamic effect on the shrub stratum’s growth, which, in turn,
favorably influenced the sugar maple-hickory stand’s evolution.
The bats seem largely stricken by the white-nose syndrome (WNS)
(a generalized trend in North America).
The change measured by this indicator suggests a significant deterioration of their state
contributing to lowering the park’s ecological integrity level. The decrease in bats’ biodiversity
index may find explanation in the spreading white-nose syndrome, a fungus disease that has
been decimating bat populations in eastern North America since 2006. The adverse effects of
this disease can be observed everywhere in the affected regions.

PARCS QUÉBEC
CONSERVATION BLOG - IN FRENCH ONLY
Did you know that Parcs Québec posts a weekly article on its blog about Québec national
park conservation initiatives and issues? To stay in the loop, sign up for our monthly
newsletter.
Full details at parcsquebec.com/blogue

PARCS QUÉBEC FUND
GIVE… AND NATURE WILL GIVE BACK
The Parcs Québec Fund is dedicated exclusively to supporting conservation projects in
national parks. Arial census of white-tailed deer, shoreline restoration, archeological
studies, and bald eagle population monitoring are just a few examples of projects that help
safeguard our heritage and were made possible thanks to public donations.
Full details at fondsparcsquebec.com

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DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                               Free for children (accompanied by an adult)

             SPRING / April 10 to May 31                                                                                   Participating is great! Reserving your spot in advance is even better!
             Days                   Time                       Activities                                     Rates (sales taxes not included)    Meeting
             Friday 17
                                      7 p.m. to 20:30 p.m.     Encounter with the American Woodcock!          Adult : $9                          Ponds’ Parking Lot
             Saturday 18
 APRIL

             Saturday-Sunday
                                            1 p.m. to 4 p.m.   Thematic Weekend “Frogs, Snakes and Company“   Free                                Discovery and Services Centre
             25-26
             Saturday 2-9-16               8 p.m. to 10 p.m.   Owls, Where Are Yoooooooou?                    Adult : $10                         Outside Amphitheatre*
 MAY

             Sunday 17                      1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Discover the Peat Bog NEW                      Free                                Discovery and Services Centre

             SUMMER / June 1 to August 31                                                                                  Participating is great! Reserving your spot in advance is even better!
             Days                   Time                       Activities                                     Rates (sales taxes not included)    Meeting
 JUNE

             Satudray 13 and 20
                                    8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.    On the BatWay                                  Adult : $10                         The Old Mill (Vieux-Moulin)
             June

             Saturday 4 and 11
 JULY

                                           9 p.m. to 11 p.m.   Stars for A Night                              Adult : $10                         Outside Amphitheatre*
             July
 AUGUST

             Sunday 23              1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.     Into the World of Mushrooms                    Adult : $9                          Outside Amphitheatre*

             AUTUMN / September 1 to October 31                                                                            Participating is great! Reserving your spot in advance is even better!
             Days                   Time                       Activities                                     Rates (sales taxes not included)    Meeting

             Saturday, Sunday
             5-6-12-13-19 and 20           11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Thematic Weekend “Birds of Prey“               Free                                Pommeraie Orchard
             September
 SEPTEMBER

             Quebec National Park
                                      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   See our complete program                       Free                                Tea Room, The Old Mill (Vieux-Moulin)
             Day, September 5

             Sunday 20              1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.     Into the World of Mushrooms                    Adult : $9                          Outside Amphitheatre*

             Sunday 27                      1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Animation at The Old Mill NEW                  Free                                Tea Room, The Old Mill (Vieux-Moulin)

             Sunday 4               1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.     Into the World of Mushrooms                    Adult : $9                          Outside Amphitheatre*
 OCTOBER

             Sunday 4-11                    1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Animation at The Old Mill NEW                  Free                                Tea Room, The Old Mill (Vieux-Moulin)
             Sunday 25
                                    10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.      Into the World of Bird Nests                   Adult : $9                          Outside Amphitheatre*
             Saturday 31

*The outside Amphitheater is located near the Discovery and Services Centre.
To participate in these activities, please register either in person at the Discovery and Services Centre or by calling 450 653-7544.

DISCOVERY                                                                                                                                        CELEBRATE OUR 30TH
STANDS                                                                                                                                           ANNIVERSARY!

Find out about our discovery stands to be open                                                                                                   2015 marks 30 candles for the Parc national du
every Sunday from 1 to 4 P.M. between May 3 and                                                                                                  Mont-Saint-Bruno. Come celebrate with us and
October 26. Keep an eye on our bulletin board at the                                                                                             rediscover this exceptional protected territory. A
Discovery and Services Centre to take note of these                                                                                              festive visit to circle on your agenda! Stay tuned
stands’ locations. A treat not to be missed!                                                                                                     to our programming and make it a point not to miss
                                                                                                                                                 the Mont-Saint-Bruno Foundation’s rally, which will
                                                                                                                                                 take place June 14, and Parks’ Day, on September 5.
                                                                                                                                                 Visit our Web site for further details.

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FAMILY TIME!
       The Sépaq network has many must-see nature destinations you can explore
       as a family, so why not…

       •   Take a well-earned break from the daily grind.
       •   Create lifelong memories together.
       •   See the world through a child’s eyes once again – it’s so much fun!
       •   Soak up the wonder… and reconnect with what really matters.

       For accommodations, activities and services, go to sepaq.com/family
       to see what our family destinations have in store for you.

       Once you’re there, just relax and let nature work its magic…

       Here is an outline of what the Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
       offers for families:

       • Playground
       • Discovery Activities free of charge for children (accompanied by an adult)
       • Picnic Areas
       •	Some trails accessible for strollers. Easy hiking with young children.

       sepaq.com/family                                                                                                                                              Photo : Mathieu Dupuis

SCHEDULE AND OPENING HOURS                                                                                                               GENERAL INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                         DISCOVERY AND SERVICES CENTRE
 SERVICE                          DATES OPEN                             HOURS                      DAYS
                                                                                                                                         Telephone: 450-653-7544
                                  April 1 to June 19                     9 a.m. to 5 p.m.           7 days/week                          Fax: 450-653-0509
                                                                         9 a.m. to 5 p.m.           Weekdays                             parc.st-bruno@sepaq.com
                                  June 20 to August 30                                                                                   www.parcsquebec.com/montsaintbruno
                                                                         9 a.m. to 6 p.m.           Weekends + Legal Holidays
 Discovery and
                                                                         8 a.m. to 5 p.m.           Weekdays                             ADMINISTRATION
 Services Centre (DSC)            August 31 to November 1
                                                                         8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.        Weekends                             55 île Sainte-Marguerite, P. O. Box 310
                                                                                                                                         Boucherville, Quebec J4B 5J6
                                  November 2 to December 18              9 a.m. to 4 p.m.           7 days/week
                                                                                                                                         Telephone : 450-928-5089
                                  December 19 to March 31                8 a.m. to 4 p.m.           7 days/week
                                                                                                    Check with the Discovery             COVER PAGE :
 Apple Orchard                    Late August to Mid-October                                                                             Mathieu Dupuis
                                                                                                    and Services Centre
                                                                                                                                         Graphics: Cournoyer communication marketing
                                  April 1 to June 19                     10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.       Weekends + Legal Holidays            Impression: Transcontinental
 Tea Room at the Old Mill
                                  June 20 to August 30                   10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.    Weekends + Legal Holidays            Photographies:
 (Vieux Moulin)
                                  August 31 to March 31                  10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.       Weekends + Legal Holidays            Jonathan Beauchemin, Dominic Boudreault,
                                                                                                                                         Alexy Stiop, Claude Lafond, Mathieu Dupuis
 Cross-country skiing and December 1 to March 31                                                    Check with the Discovery
 snowshoeing              (depending on snow conditions)                                            and Services Centre
                                  December 19 to March 31                                           Check with the Discovery
 Ski and snowshoe rental*                                                8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                  (depending on snow conditions)                                    and Services Centre
                                  December 19 to March 6                                                                                 This document is printed on 100 % recycled paper
 Restaurant                                                              9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.        Weekends + Legal Holidays            made in Quebec, containing 100 % post-consumer
                                  (depending on snow conditions)
                                                                                                                                         fibers and no elemental chlorine. Inks used in
                                                                                                                                         producing this paper contain vegetable oils.
*Equipment must be returned before closing time. The calendar and opening hours are subject to modifications depending on temperatures
and customer traffic. You can refer at all times to the park’s Web site to find out about changes to the calendar and opening hours.
                                                                                                                                         Version française disponible
Prices, payment terms and services are subject to change without prior notice.

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NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEE
100% REINVESTED IN QUÉBEC’S NATURAL HERITAGE
                                                                                                                                                                         Adult
It’s a real privilege to visit or stay in a national park and experience remarkable landscapes that are protected
and their value enhanced by passionate people who ask only that you come discover their best-kept secrets.           Day Pass                                           $ 8.50

The entry fee you’re required to pay is your contribution to the upkeep and conservation of a national park. With    Annual Park Card                                  $ 42.50
its affordable fee and array of exclusive benefits, the Annual Parcs Québec Network Card is another appealing
option!                                                                                                              Annual Network Card                               $ 76.50

                                                                                                                    Rates valid until March 31, 2016, taxes included
                                                                                                                    See complete fee schedule at parcsquebec.com/card

ANNUAL NETWORK CARD
EXCLUSIVE ADVANTAGES

As well as allowing entry to all national parks in the Parcs Québec network for 12 months, the Annual Network
Card comes with many advantages:

• One free night of camping in the Parcs Québec network (rustic or semi-serviced, on weekdays only)
• Free entry for a one-day visit for a friend
• 15 % off in Boutique Nature shops
• 15 % off a day ticket at Sépaq’s 7 cross-country ski centres
• 15 % off daily admission at the Aquarium du Québec
• 15 % off admission to the ASTROLab in Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
• 15 % off admission to the Natural History Museum in Parc national de Miguasha

Details at parcsquebec.com/card

       CONTEST
       DESTINATION PARCS NUNAVIK
                                                                                                     Québec’s national parks of Nunavik
       Between April 1 and September 1, 2015, when you purchase or
       renew your Annual Network Card, you could win a stay for 2 in a
       national park of Nunavik.

       A $10,000 VALUE!

       A choice among 3 destinations to explore at parcsnunavik.ca
       • Parc national des Pingualuit
       • Parc national Tursujuq
       • Parc national Kuururjuaq
       Details and contest rules at parcsquebec.com/contest
                                                                                                                                                               Brian Friedrich

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