Overview
Forillon National Park sits at the final Land's End of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, where the Chic-Choc Mountains crash head-on into the sea. The park offers nearly 72 km (45 miles) of trails across ten distinct ecosystems, whale-watching cruises in waters home to seven species of whales, sea kayaking, paddleboarding, and the warm shallow waters of Penouille Beach.
Beach · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Three frontcountry campgrounds offer over 350 sites total, plus oTENTik furnished tents ($133-148/night). Backcountry camping available at marked sites with lean-to shelters.
Connectivity
Mobile phone service is spotty throughout the park. Services are completely shut down from October to May, leaving the park unstaffed.
Fees
Daily park admission (2024): Adults $9/$4.50 (peak/shoulder season), Seniors $7.75/$3.75, children free. Parks Canada Discovery Pass required; Quebec provincial park passes not accepted.
Safety
Black bears and moose are present. Store food and garbage securely, at least 5 m high and 100 m from campsites. Spotty cell service means limited emergency access in backcountry areas.
Transport
Route 132 is the main road through the park. Most visitors need a car to access trailheads and viewpoints. Parking is free at all lots.
Weather
Open late May to mid-October only. Summers are mild ( highs 20-25°C), but winters bring nearly 4 metres of snow. Shoulder season (before June 25, after Labour Day) has reduced services and 25% discounted fees.