Gaspésie National Park, Provincial park in Gaspé Peninsula, Canada
Gaspésie National Park is a large protected area in the Gaspé Peninsula with two mountain ranges, the Chic-Chocs and McGerrigles. The park offers alpine terrain, river valleys, and trails at varying elevations for different skill levels.
The park was founded in 1937 to protect endangered species like Gaspésie Caribou and Atlantic salmon populations. This establishment represented early conservation efforts in the Canadian province.
Park naturalists lead guided tours throughout the year, sharing stories about local geology and wildlife with visitors. These programs reveal how the mountains and rivers have shaped the region's identity.
The park has several entry stations where visitors can get information and rent equipment for their visit. It helps to plan which sections you want to explore beforehand, as different access points offer different experiences.
The park shelters one of the last Caribou populations living south of the Saint Lawrence River, making this animal group especially rare for this southern latitude. Additionally, the mountain peaks here receive some of the highest rainfall levels in the province, shaping the unique ecology.
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