Difficulty |
Easy |
Distance |
76 KM |
Just at 30 minutes distance from the Quebec City, the cosmic hilly plateau cut area by deep valleys is there to greet your affably. To be clearer, the regional park names Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier is located about 50 km north to the main Quebec City. The park does not only affords you natural beauty but also concentrates on safeguarding “Flora and Fauna” in the Laurentian massif.
The magnificent Vallee de la Jacques-Cartier, known to be one of the most attractive hostile valleys in Quebec, is hosted by the Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier. Said to be tranquil is specific places and tumultuous in the others, the Jacques Cartier River has segmented a subterranean waterway inside the plateau which is of 550 meter deep.
For governing all the high plateaus, there is a coniferous wooded area or forest. The nature does not only provide you stunning scenarios but also inspires you from the inside. If you are here to entertain yourself with outdoor games and activities, then Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier is accurately your place. From Hiking, Recreational Kayak, Rabaska, Miniraft to Fishing, Biking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Skating, Skiing, all of your outdoor interest is assembled in one place for your convenience.
The area of this park is about 670 km2 and the governing body is Sepaq. It was established in the November of 1981. According to the statistical information, in 2005, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier had more than 146,600 visitors. The active area for hiking trails of the park is about 100 km and for biking trails, fishing, tubing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing and canoeing are about 30 km. This park includes 114 campsites along with 5 yurts and 9 cabins.
Accompanied by the outdoor activities, this park has lot more to do with wildlife and waterfall. Some of the trails are open for everybody but the difficulty level may seem hard when you are not-so-good hikers. Though the trails are affordable but the level of falling during the way is a little high.
What is adventurous without panic! If you are really adventurous and want to lead the best moments of your life doing fanatical yet fun outings, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier is just your place. Do not waste your time in holidays rather make a trip to Jacques-Cartier and live your life to the fullest.
If you are given to rate Jacques-Cartier, we would rate it 5 stars out of 5 as it affords you all sort of outing facilities.
Open 24 hours every day
Easy
Open 24 hours every day
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8.50 $
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