Forillon National Park

Located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon National Park spans 244 square kilometers of forests, cliffs, and coastal landscapes along the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Established in 1970 as Quebec's first national park, Forillon required the relocation of several families who had lived in the Grande-Grave area for generations.

The Grande-Grave Heritage Site preserves the traditional lifestyle of fishing families from the 1900s through restored buildings and interpretive exhibits about maritime traditions.

The park maintains multiple camping areas at Petit-Gaspé, Des-Rosiers, and Cap-Bon-Ami, with facilities ranging from basic tent sites to ready-to-camp accommodations.

Seven species of whales frequent the waters around Forillon, while black bears, moose, and seals inhabit the diverse terrain from mountains to shoreline.

Location: Gaspé

Inception: 1974

Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/qc/forillon

GPS coordinates: 48.90000,-64.35000

Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:54