Mont Jacques-Cartier, Mountain summit in Gaspesian Provincial Park, Canada.
Mont Jacques-Cartier rises to 1270 meters as the highest peak of the Chic-Choc Mountains within the Appalachian range in Quebec.
The mountain received its name from French explorer Jacques Cartier, who conducted several expeditions to Canada during the sixteenth century.
The mountain and surrounding lands hold deep connections to Indigenous communities who utilized natural resources throughout their traditional territories.
The mountain trails remain accessible from June 24 to September 30, with daily visiting hours between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The summit area serves as the final refuge for woodland caribou populations south of the Saint Lawrence River.
Location: Mont-Albert
Elevation above the sea: 1,270 m
GPS coordinates: 48.98872,-65.94824
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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