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PARC NATIONAL DES
Journal
2011 - 2012
HAUTES-GORGES-DELA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE
Welcome!
Information
Telephone : 418-439-1227
Email : [email protected]
Reservations
1 800 665-6527 ou www.parcsquebec.com
The entire parc national des Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie team is happy to welcome you and help make your visit a memorable experience. Created in 2000 to preserve
this exceptional territory while making it
accessible to visitors, the park has become a
destination dear to the hearts of nature lovers.
Production team
Drafting team and collaborators :
Miriane Tremblay, Claire Ducharme,
Mariette Pilote, Dave Lajoie, Miriane Demers-Lemay
and Isabelle Lavallée.
Photography :
Sépaq, Julien Robitaille, Nathalie Saint-Pierre,
Jean-Pierre Huard, Denis Hamel, Valérie Brandt.
Exploring our trails is the best way of taking in
the immense wealth hidden in our forests.
From base to summit, the Acropole-desDraveurs trail offers hikers a unique experience by making them travel through a vegetable mosaic containing samples of all types
of Québec forests ranging from Southern
Québec to the Far North.
The United Nations declared 2011 the
International Year of Forests. It is a wonderful Have a pleasant visit!
opportunity to fully appreciate how privileged
we are to be able to access our forests, that The park team
play a fundamental role in the protection of
biodiversity.
Graphic Design : Lico Imprimeur
Printing : Norecob
Translation : Gary Callaghan and Anglocom
Révision Linguistique : Claude Frappier
This document was printed on 100% recycled paper made in
Québec, containing 100% post-consumption fibres and produced without using elementary chlorine. The inks used for
this production contain vegetable oils.
Summary
Discover.......................................................... 2
Entry fees....................................................... 3
On the water............................................... 4-5
Camper’s page............................................ 6-7
Le Riverain: from dream to reality................. 8
Picnic and boutiques...................................... 9
Protect and Discover
Park Map and Trails................................ 10-11
Discovery activities............................ 12-13-14
Outsmart the fox...........................................15
Nature observation..................................16-17
On the lookout for new species.............. 18-19
Brain Teaser!................................................ 20
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Discover
Entry fees
Entry fees valid until March 31, 2012
The Mission of Parcs Québec
With a view to achieving harmonious development at the cultural, social, economic and
regional levels, Parcs Québec is responsible for
the conservation and development of territories that are representative of Québec’s 43 natural regions and exceptional sites, due notably
to their biological diversity, while ensuring that
they are accessible for educational and outdoor
use.
All of Québec’s national parks were created in
accordance with World Conservation Union
standards. A national park is a relatively vast
area:
• that represents one or more ecosystems that
are moderately or not at all transformed by
exploitation;
• where animal and plant species, geomorphological sites and habitats are of particular interest from a scientific, educational or recreational viewpoint, and that offers scenery of great
beauty;
• in which the highest competent authority of
the country has taken measures to eliminate
exploitation and to instill respect for the ecological, geomorphological or aesthetic aspects
on the whole;
• where a visit is authorized, under certain
conditions, for educational, cultural or recreational purposes.
ENTRY FEES
DAILY RATES
ANNUAL
PARK CARD
ANNUAL
NETWORK CARD
$ 5.50
$ 8.00
$ 11.00
$ 2.50
$ 27.50
$ 40.00
$ 55.00
$ 12.50
$ 49.50
$ 72.00
$ 99.00
$ 22.50
(taxes included)
Adults (18 years and over)
Family (1 adult with children)
Family (2 adults with children)
Children (6 to 17)
Shuttle Schedules
Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-RivièreMalbaie was so named because of its deep valleys
cut out from high mountains. They are the highest
cliffs east of the Rockies! The important differences in height, the beauty of the landscapes and
the particular trajectory of the Malbaie River make
this an enchanting area. Here are two sectors of
the park really worth discovering.
The Malbaie River valley
is a must see
Its beauty and history inspired Félix-AntoineSavard, author of the famous novel ''Menaud,
Maître Draveur!'' The gorges are really a glaciated
valley with impressive walls which offers a
grandiose landscape and where fauna thrives all
summer long. How can you discover it? In all kinds
of ways! Upstream from the Érables dam: by riverboat, bicycle, rabaska, canoe, kayak or on foot. We
can also admire the valley from afar, high up on Le
Riverain trail.
The plateaux
On the mountaintops are large plateaux with
lakes, fauna and flora typical of boreal and
alpine climates. Combined with the valleys
that knife through the area, they form a spectacular landscape. Among the most starling
sights you can maybe observe there are
caribou that have been regularly visiting the
Acropole-des-Draveurs summit for some years
now. You can discover the plateaux by taking
the Acropole-des-Draveurs trail.
Use of the shuttle to get around in the park is compulsory when it is in service (except to get to and
from your campground). This service allows us to protect the environment by limiting the construction
of vast parking lots and roads inside the narrow Malbaie River valley and it encourages visitors to
explore the park by means other than the automobile.
MAIN SHUTTLE (free)
MAY 21 TO
JUNE 23
Times
daily
Weekdays
Weekend
Last departure from
centre de services le
Draveur
No Service
8:00 AM TO
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
JUNE 24 TO
AUGUST 28
8:00 AM TO
7:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 3
AND 4
AUGUST 29 TO
OCTOBER 10
No Service
No Service except
Monday Sept. 5
8 :00 AM TO
7 :30 PM
8:00 AM TO
6:00 PM
7 :30 PM
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Shuttle frequency varies according to periods and number of users.
Main shuttle frequency varies between 7 and 30 minutes.
SHUTTLE WITH TRAILER FOR BOATS AND BIKES (taxes extra)*
OPERATING PERIODS
JUNE 24 TO 26
JULY 1 TO 3
JULY 15 TO
AUGUST 28
9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Times daily
last departure from
centre de services
le Draveur
Information
5:30 PM
Daily visitor
$ 9.50 / Per adult. Children free
Camper
$ 5.25 / Per adult. Children free
Bike
Canoe /
Kayak
Daily visitor
Camper
$ 15.25 / For each one
$ 8.50 / For each one
* Rates and schedules subject to change without notice.
The frequency of the shuttle with equipment trailer varies between 45 and 60 minutes.
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Telephone
The landline telephone does not extend out to
the park, and cellular phones do not work in
this area. A true nature getaway! A public pay
phone is available at Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs.
Methods of payment
Purchases in the park can be paid Cash or by
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American
Express and Diners Club). Debit card (Direct
Payment Card) service is not available.
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On the water
✤
Riverboat Discovery Cruise
Let the Riverboat Captain and the park interpretive guide lead you through the park's most
spectacular area. Duration: 1 hr 30 min
DATES
TIMES *
May 21 to June 17
May 23 (Fête des Patriotes)
June 18 to July 8
July 9 to August 21
August 22 to 28
August 29 to September 2
September 3 to 4
September 5 to october 10
Weekdays: 1 PM / Weekends: 11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM
1 PM, 2:45 PM
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM ✤
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM
11 AM, 1 PM, 2:45 PM
20% Rebate
for campers on the
6:30 PM Twilight Cruise.
Discovery Cruise
Rates* (taxes extra)
ADULT
CHILD
(6 TO 17)
CHILD
(0-5 YEARS)
$ 31.82
$ 23.92 **
Free **
* Rates subject to change without notice.
** Proof of age mandatory.
* Weather permitting. Schedule subject to change without notice.
Equipment Rental
Since equipment rentals are very popular, we recommend reserving your canoe, kayak, or bike in
advance. The rental center is located in Les Érables dam sector. Come check us out!
EQUIPMENT RENTAL * (taxes extra)
HOUR
4 HOURS
DAY
Bicycle (adult)
Bicycle (child)
Bike trailer (luggage or baby)
Canoe
Single kayak
Double kayak
Lifejacket
Boat rack
$ 11.85
$ 7.24
$ 7.46
$ 14.26
$ 14.70
$ 19.75
-
$ 23.48
$ 11.63
$ 14.70
$ 28.31
$ 29.19
$ 39.50
-
$ 33.57
$ 16.90
$ 20.85
$ 40.38
$ 41.47
$ 56.40
$ 5.27
$ 5.27
Rent the
New Automated
Tour Guide
to discover the Malbaie
River at your own pace.
: Hourly rentals
from 3 PM only
* Rates subject to change without notice. Identity card with photo mandatory.
We suggest you reserve one day ahead. Please note that it is not possible to reserve the same day.
Fishing (MAY 27 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2011)
Proof of ID
is mandatory.
Limited quantities.
Available at the equipment
rental centre
The Equipment Rental
Centre is open
from 9 AM to 5 PM.
ON THE MALBAIE RIVER & LAC NOIR* (taxes extra)
Park fishing access rights ( mandatory )
Park fishing access rights + canoe rental
(max 2 people) for 1 day (Malbaie River)
or a rowboat (lac Noir)
Electric motor rental, 4 hours
Electric motor rental, daily
1 pers.:
2 pers.:
3 pers.:
$ 16.55
$ 54.45
$ 71.00
$ 87.55
$ 27.87
$ 38.18
At the end of the day,
you must register your catch at
the Equipment Rental Centre or at
the Gatehouse. Please remember to
weigh your fish before eating them.
This practice is essential to ensure
good management of fish stocks.
* Rates subject to change without notice.
FREE!
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Québec fishing permits and daily park fishing access rights can be purchased at the Gatehouse.
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Camper’s page
Campground rates
Please take note!
CAMPINGS
Additional information available on:
www.parcsquebec.com
Le Cran campground
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RATES (taxes extra)*
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Ice and Firewood
Ice and Firewood : Ice and Firewood can be
purchased at the gatehouse. Ice is also available at Centre de services Le Draveur. Prices:
Ice : $4.50, wood : $6.14 (taxes extra).
Reusable bags for firewood
Primitive campground
Semi-serviced campground
Groups (8 to 12 pers.)
Ready-to-Camp (Huttopia tent)
Bedding
$ 20.25 / site / night
$ 26.00 / site / night
$ 6.50 / pers. / night
$ 113.00 / site / night
$ 15.80 / stay
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Twilight
Discovery cruise
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Charlevoix delight
in your plate
Give your canoe a rest
You have a canoe or kayak and are spending
several days in the park? Note that it is possible to leave it at the Equipment Rental Centre.
Inquire!
Équerre package
from
$149.11
Rate is for 2 people.
(taxes extra)
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20 % REBATE for campers
on the 6:30 PM Twilight
Discovery Cruise.
Firewood previously packed in plastic is now
distributed in reusable bags.
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Gestures for the
environment
2 nights at l’Équerre camping
+ 3-day canoe
or bike rental
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84
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Thank you for helping us by bringing your
reusable bags back to the following drop-off
points: gatehouse, toilet blocks and equipment
rental centres.
The park team encourages you to use firewood
sparingly.
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* Rates subject to change without notice
Returning reusable bags
Loose firewood is provided by a local supplier to
minimize risks of introducing insects and diseases into the park.
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While in the park, treat yourselves to the
Culinarium’s delicious vacuum-packed
meals. Gastronomy and wilderness,
an experience to be fully savoured!
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Le Pin-Blanc campground
Legend
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2
Huttopia tents / One tent per site only
TAKE-OUT DISHES:
• Civet de pintade in white wine with
wild mushrooms
• Duck Cassoulet in Charlevoix
Gourganes and Rabbit Sausage
• Charlevoix Rabbit Fricassee
in two mustards
• Île d'Orléans Juniper berry
Bison Bourguignon
Parking / Shower ($)
Sentier de
L’Acropole-des
Draveurs
L’Équerre campground
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Washroom / Shuttle stop for gear
Water (drinkable) / Water (non drinkable)
2
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23
Sentier
La Chute-du-RuisseauBlanc
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18
Pump-out station / Garbage can
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Bear poles / Recycling
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Shuttle stop / Access to campsites
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Le Riverain: from dream to reality
Le Riverain trail
Difficulty : Moderate
Length : 14,7 km. (round trip)
since the summer of 2006. Briefly, here are the
challenges and implementation criteria involved in
organizing this trail:
In 2005, while drawing up the 2006-2011
business plan, we wanted to enlarge the
park's trail network. In doing so, we would
expose new facets of the territory, decrease
the pressure on the Acropole-des-Draveurs
trail by spreading the clientele out on a larger
network of paths, and finally, offer a path of
intermediate difficulty, more accessible than
the Acropole trail.
1. Innovate in the field of work methods to respect
the highest environmental standards.
The idea of connecting the park entrance to
the Érables dam by a trail was the most interesting. It made the park even more accessible
without a vehicle and allowed for the reuse of
a trail dating back to the days of the regional
park ( Le Riverain trail, hence the present
name ).
Won over by the project, Parks Quebec management approved the project and the trail. Le
Riverain lives again and has kept growing
2. Make the walking surface wide enough to
accommodate families who walk side by side
and to facilitate the passage of emergency
vehicles.
Picnic and boutiques
6. Build a footbridge over the Martres River to
reach the Érables dam via the West bank.
The trail that's taking shape is the park's pride
but certainly even more that of those who built
it with their sweat. Thank you, guys, for work
that will change the park's history and the visitors' experience.
3. Compose with the park's torrential runoff
characteristics: we installed numerous low
stone walls and culverts to absorb the potential
water surges, keep the trail in good condition
(limit future maintenance) and minimize impacts
on the surrounding natural environment
(sedimentation, erosion, drainage).
4. Maintain an 8 to 15% grade to keep the trail's
difficulty level intermediate.
Come and stock up on energy!
The comforts of a terrace, a fireplace, breathtaking landscapes and tasty health food dishes await you
in Le Draveur service centre. Our paninis, pasta and beverages are sure to please everyone. In colder
weather, let our soups warm you up. Take a drive up to admire the beautiful landscapes right in the
heart of the valley.
La Grande
Aventure
Daily Menu
• Soup of the day • Sandwichs • Muffins • Salads • Pasta • Paninis • Smoked meat • Crêpes
And much more…
(details on pages 12 and 14)
5. Provide a maximum number of different viewpoints overlooking the valley.
The team (left to right): Maxime Bouchard, Dave Lajoie, Dominic Gagnon, Alex Simard, Raphael Simard, Maurice Simard • Absent from photo: Raphael Girard, Michel Guérin-Lavoie, Jean Charles Morin.
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Park Map and Trails
DETAILED PARK MAP
Hiking trails
L’Équerre campground
End of hiking and
canoeing circuit
TRAILS
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$ 5.27
L’Équerre
Equipment
rental center
Kayak / Canoe / Bicycle
(taxes extra)
Centre de services
du Draveur
Legend
Les Eaux
Mortes
Visitor center / First aid
Lac
au Porc-Épic
La Pomme
d’Or
Parking / Interpretation
La pointe
aux inukshuks
Lac
Malfait
Convenience store / Nature Boutique
Ticket office
La vallée
suspendue
APPROX.
DURATION
1,5
0,2
0,5
1
20
30
60
70
1 h 30
15 min
20 min
30 min
14,7 (round trip)
160
4 h 30
13,9 (round trip)
10,9 (round trip)
10,4 (round trip)
170
170
800
4 h 30
3 h 45
4 to 6 h
(round trip) *
(round trip)
(boucle)
(round trip)**
3
Equipment rental / Locker rental
Walking sticks TO RENT!
Shuttle stop / Shuttle stop for gear
Rivière des M
artres
L'Érablière
Le Belvédère
Le Pied-des-Sommets
La Chute-du-Ruisseau-Blanc
Le Riverain
A) Starting from centre de découverte
et de services Félix-Antoine-Savard
B) From Du Cran campground
C) From Des Érables bridge
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APPROX.
HEIGHT. (m)
**Does not include the approach route: Malbaie River or bike trail along the Malbaie River (16 km return).
Le Cran
campground
2
Barrage des Érables
1
2
3
4
5
TOTAL LENGTH
(km)
*Does not include getting to the trailhead via a forest trail along the Malbaie River (2km return).
Toilet / Firewood
Lac Noir
To Route
381
DIFFICULTY
Can be rented at our Boutique Nature stores
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Picnic Area / Without service
campground
Gatehouse
$10.53
(taxes extra)
Rustic campground / Group campground
Major road
Centre de découverte et de
services Félix-Antoine-Savard
Public transport
Forestry road
Le Pin-Blanc
campground
Bike paths
Water (drinkable) / Water (non drinkable)
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DESTINATIONS STARTING FROM
CENTRE DE DÉCOUVERTE ET DE
SERVICES FÉLIX-ANTOINE-SAVARD
Kayaking / Canoeing
Bicycle path
Cruise / Bike trails
Hiking trails
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Services
Centre de services du Draveur
L'Équerre sector
Ice / Snack bar
Environment
Easy
Preservation
Ecological Reserve
0
0.5
1
2
Km
To Route 138
To Route 138
Saint-Aimé
des-Lacs
Clermont
Show how proud you
are to have mastered the
Acropole-des-Draveurs trail!
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16 (round trip)
32 (round trip)
Paved
Paved / gravel
Difficult
The following pictures illustrate the impact of trampling on the Arctic-alpine vegetation along the
Acropole-des-Draveurs trail. To contribute to our mission of preserving and conserving the environment, you must stay inside the trails and watch your step. Thank you for staying inside the footpaths
and pleasant discoveries!
Charlevoix
Parc national des
Grands-Jardins
100% Biological cotton
TYPE OF
SURFACE
Caution!
Parc national
des Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie
Souvenir of the
Acropole
Developed and made in Québec
Moderate
LENGTH
(km)
Saguenay
381
Don't leave the park without
this magnificent T-shirt, a
worthy reminder of your climb.
DIFFICULTY
138
381
Saint-Urbain
Baie-Saint-Paul
138
Saint-Hilarion
Les
Éboulements
La Malbaie
362
138
Québec
Isle-aux-Coudres
Before trampling
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After trampling
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Discovery activities
Posted activity
Rencontre avec Menaud
Posted activity: 15 min.
Menaud has many a tale to tell of the times
when he defied the Malbaie River brandishing
his peavey. Come discover the story of the
river drive on the Malbaie, from yesteryear till
now, thanks to this larger than life character.
Guided Hike
De feuilles en aiguilles
Guided Hike : 1 hr
The park hosts stands of trees that are usually
found several thousand kilometres apart. During a
short hike, an interpretive guide explains the phenomena that account for the coexistence of
species with such different needs.
In the heart
of the valley !
Riverboat
discovery cruise
(details on page 4)
Environment under surveillance
On the water
La Grande Aventure
Rabaska* family excursion (2 hrs 30 min)
Along with Joe or Josephine, go up the Malbaie
River and back in time aboard a large freighter
canoe! You will discover the stories of the men
who worked in the valley.
Minimum : 6 years of age.
Rates : Adult / $ 15.95 • Child / $ 7.98
(taxes extra).
L’Explo Malbaie
Half-day Rabaska* excursion in the valley (5 hrs 30 min)
Offer yourselves a day of exploration and discovery on the Malbaie River, in company of a park warden. Every
outing is different and unforgettable, regardless of the weather. Bring a lunch to stock up on energy at
Ruisseau-Blanc Falls and appropriate clothing (windbreaker, hiking boots, raincoat if necessary, binoculars).
Minimum: 9 years of age. Rates: $29.93 / Adult • $14.97 / Child (taxes extra).
* Depending on the number of participants and their experience, the activity could take place in canoes.
Riverboat Discovery
Cruise
Quiz (55 min)
Do you know the best spots in the park to
observe caribou, moose and deer? You'll soon
find out because caribou moose and white-tail
deer are the stars of this fun-filled evening.
Si la drave m’était contée…
Theatre play: 45 min.
That's Menaud all right! Always willing to
share his adventures on the Malbaie River!
Together with Bishop Félix-Antoine Savard and
Menaud himself, we invite you to come and
discover the story of the log drivers.
Let the interpretive guide and the Riverboat Captain help you discover the Malbaie River valley's
spectacular landscapes, it's history and it's inhabitants. Rates and Schedules: can be found on page 4.
Quiz (45 min)
You think you saw a golden eagle gliding over the
river? Or maybe it was an osprey? To find answers
to your questions, come and take part in our quiz.
This game will allow you to discover which giants
of the sky soar high above the park. Afterwards, it
will be easier for you to tell them apart and you
will know here to look to increase your chances of
spotting them.
L’Ours noir
Talk : 45 min.
A interpretive guide unshrouds the mystery
about the fascinating animal called the black
bear. Come and discover its characteristics
and behaviour, and learn which attitudes to
adopt in it's presence
Québec's National Parks:
protected territories
(class activity: 1 hr 15 min.)
A park warden comes to the school to present
the class with Québec's network of National
Parks, their reason for being and HautesGorges park itself. An activity which makes
students take part in the park's development
can also benefit the park warden. This program was especially designed to help geography teachers provide their students with the
skill levels required by the Ministry of
Education.
Les Géants du ciel
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The exhibits allow you to tour the park in a few
minutes. Before or after your visit, come and test
your knowledge and discover peculiar aspects
about the park. The first one is in the Centre de
découverte et de services Félix-Antoine-Savard
and the second one is inside the Érables dam.
School programs
24 Hour Nature packages
The packages provide Secondary level youngsters
with the opportunity to take advantage of special
rates for camping, canoe excursions or hikes.
They also include a one-hour meeting with a park
warden.
Youth-oriented packages (groups)
Information and reservations:
418 439-1227 or
[email protected]
Photo credit : Monique Gravel IC Oadmin
Automated Tours
Go with the flow
Automated Tour Guide
Rent the new Automated Tour Guide to explore
the Malbaie River at your own pace. Proof of
ID is mandatory. Limited quantities. Available
at the equipment rental centre
FREE!
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Sculpté par le temps,
Au pays de Menaud and
Le goût de l’eau
Malbaie River cruise (1 hr 30)
Evenings
Sur la piste des caribous
Posted activity (15 min)
A park warden brings you to the summit of the
Acropole des Draveurs. Discover what is being
protected there and how you can make a difference to preserve this environment!
Expositions
Cadet Corps 1239 hiking on the Ruisseau Blanc Falls trail, in company of Sylvain Rousseau, park naturalist
guide.
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Schedule of activities 2011
Outsmart the fox
Spring Schedule | From May 20 till June 23✪
The fox is a nocturnal animal that feeds on
whatever he chances upon in his natural environment: wild fruit, small mammals, birds,
carrion. Instinctively, foxes are afraid of man.
DAYS
TIMES
ACTIVITIES
Saturday
7:15 pm
L'Ours noir
MEETING POINTS
For the past few summers, red foxes have
made their den near the service centre. A
mother was seen nursing her cubs, lying in
the middle of the road. They became used to
the presence of human beings and roam in
broad daylight. What are the causes of this
abnormal behaviour and what are the consequences?
Summer Schedule | From June 24 till August 21✪
DAYS
TIMES
ACTIVITIES
Monday
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
7:15 pm
La Grande Aventure
De feuilles en aiguilles
Sur la piste des caribous
La Grande Aventure
Rencontre avec Menaud
L'Ours noir
La Grande Aventure
Milieu sous protection
Si la drave m'était contée
L'Explo Malbaie
De feuilles en aiguilles
Sur la piste des caribous
La Grande Aventure
Rencontre avec Menaud
L'Ours noir
La Grande Aventure
Milieu sous protection
Si la drave m'était contée
La Grande Aventure
Rencontre avec Menaud
Les Géants du ciel
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MEETING POINTS
TIMES
ACTIVITIES
Friday
7:15 pm
Sur la piste des caribous
7:15 pm
L'Ours noir
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them and leave no trace of your passage:
garbage, crumbs, food in the fireplace, dishwater in the woods. Don't let it reach the point of
feeding them. Let's contribute to maintain the
foxes in their wild state.
Decreasing their independence, their survival
instinct and the skill to feed by themselves;
Increasing their chances of transmitting
diseases;
Increasing the number of collisions with
vehicles;
Damage to personal belongings and nuisance
problems;
Familiarization of the fox's predators such as
wolves or lynx.
Actions within your reach… Outsmart the
foxes and resist the urge to get close to them.
Observe animals from a distance, without chasing
Photo credit : Nathalie Saint-Pierre
Meeting points
: Centre de services du Draveur
: Equipment rental centre
MEETING POINTS
(Sept. 2
only)
Saturday
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The opportunistic fox Living near the park
reception and seeing the visitors who try to
approach them, the foxes lost their fear of
man. Furthermore, just like in La Fontaine's
fable where the smart fox gets the raven's
cheese, they discovered it was possible to
obtain food from man.
Autumn Schedule | From August 22 till October 10✪
DAYS
Gestures that seem harmless Those who
approach or feed wild animals are have nothing
but good intentions. Others who neglect to collect
their garbage or their food endanger the fauna.
These gestures are fatal to foxes (and other
species) because they risk:
: Centre de découverte et de services
Félix-Antoine-Savard (extérieur)*
* The shuttle service is not operational after the
activity, so please use your automobile to get to
and from the activity or arrange to return to your
campground by bike or on foot.
✪
Most activities are offered in French only.
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Wildlife Observation
Colonizers of extreme
environments
American mink. Photo credit : Nialat
A mustelid with
some nerve!
Last summer, visitors fishing on the Malbaie
River had quite a surprise when a funny animal came up to them. Smart and agile, the
small mammal managed, between two somersaults, to seize some fish they had just
caught. The animal even had the nerve to tug
at fish on a string, like a dog pulling at its
leash. Who was this "robber"? It was a mink,
a mustelid that looks like a weasel. It's a
curious and skilful animal that feeds on fish,
frogs, snakes, birds and small mammals.
Did you know that...
Mink are especially active at dawn and
dusk. We can often observe them on
the edges of streams, where they can
dive down 5 metres to fish.
All these observations were quite possible without
leaving the trails and respecting the limits of authorized
activities. Thank you for doing the same thing and
contributing to the park's conservation mission.
when you reach the summit of the Acropole,
you are dazzled by the landscape. But if you
look beneath your feet, you will find natural
miracles that are a little more discreet, but
so surprising! Multicoloured rosettes color
the rocks and green Lilliputian bushes cover
the ground. During your hike, you might also
have noticed strange hair dangling from tree
branches. All these organisms are lichen,
the product of a symbiotic association
between mushroom and algae. The algae
supply photosynthesis sugar to their host in
exchange for protection against desiccation
and the intense rays of the sun. Lichen are
pioneer species that colonize new environments and prepare the ground for the establishment of more demanding species. They
can thus survive under extreme life conditions.
Did you know that …
A good-sized sighting!
A group from France were quite surprised during
a stroll along the Malbaie River when they came
face to face with two grey wolves! Discreet animals, wolves nevertheless roam the park's territory in search of their favourite prey: beavers,
moose, white-tailed deer and caribou. Even
though they hunt in packs, wolves spend a lot of
energy feeding. The species contributes to the
regulation of the cervid population that, otherwise, destroy their natural environment, like they
do on Anticosti island.
It's the caribou lichen (Cladonia)
that attracts these animals to the
summits of the Acropole: they constitute their main winter food
source.
Photo credit : Valérie Brandt
Did you know that...
Formerly plentiful across the entire
northern hemisphere, the grey wolf disappeared from several regions of our
globe, a victim of its bad reputation.
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Photo credit : Denis Hamel
Caribous that like the South?
We usually find caribou in Northern Quebec, in
the heart of the tundra and the boreal forest. Then
how is it we see some at the summit of the
Acropole?
Formerly, there were over 10 000 wood caribou in
the Charlevoix region. Victims of hunting, poaching, hunted down by wolves and bears, and finally after losing an important part of their environment, they disappeared from the region in the
20s. In the 70s, the efforts of the researchers bore
fruit: more than 80 individuals were successfully
reintroduced in Charlevoix. Today, the herd totals
approximately 85 individuals. Of this number,
three females regularly visit the Acropole summit
in search of the vegetation they are fond of. Good
observation!
Did you know that...
The forest caribou was designated
endangered species by the government. South of the 49th parallel, two
isolated herds of forest caribou remain:
one in Val-d'Or and one in Charlevoix.
Share your interesting discoveries
with us by writing them on the sighting
sheets posted on the park billboards
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On the lookout for new species
Listening for bats
A rare fern rediscovered
Since the summer of 2009, efforts are
being to identify the species of bats that
live in the valley. Recorders installed in
trees or on buildings have recorded sounds
made by bats which are inaudible to
humans. Bats make ultrasounds between 12
kHz and 160 kHz. The human ear cannot
hear above 16 kHz. Sonograms obtained
from the recordings are analyzed, much in
the same fashion as seismographs (see
photo below). Each species possesses its
own sound imprint that allows it to be identified. The work enabled us to confirm the
presence in the valley of the big brown bat
and the hoary bat, a species with particular
status. Some sonograms also lead us to
suspect the presence of red bats, a species
likely to be designated as endangered.
Last year, several employees of the park, volunteer members of Flora Québeca and Mother
Nature met to try and find a rare fern, a polystichum acrostichoides or Christmas fern, a
species susceptible of being designated threatened or vulnerable in Quebec. It had been
observed in the 1970s but had not been seen
since.
Sonogram of a little brown bat
Thanks to everyone's efforts, the team localized
numerous plantations in the valley, healthy and
well dispersed. These observations lead us to
believe that they are well protected. Also thanks
to this field trip, the list of the present species in
the park was expanded and the environment in
which the fern lives is now better known.
Further to this action, the park team can follow
the state of the populations and explore the
other sectors where the fern could be, always in
the perspective of insuring the territory's mission of conservation.
Regulations
All our efforts would be useless without your participation. In a sense, park
regulations are the visitors' code of
ethics, a practical guide to be followed in order to better respect the
protected natural habitat you have the
privilege to discover.
You must refrain from:
The park team wishes to thank the members of
Flora Québeca and the other participants who
took part in the drive for having so generously
shared their experience, their time and their
passion for the flora.
Sonogram of a big brown bat
Bringing animals, except for guide
dogs;
Feeding or domesticating an animal;
Collecting dead wood;
Disposing of garbage anywhere
axcept in the appropriate containers;
Cutting or damaging a tree, a shrub
or a herbaceous plant;
Did you know that...
All eight species of bats that live in Quebec are insectivorous.
Hunting by night, they use echolocation to track down their prey.
They emit ultrasounds that bounce off their environment and come
back to them. Analysis of these very shrill sounds allows them to
get detailed information on the obstacles to be avoided and on the
position of their prey.
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Leaving food or dishes lying around.
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Brain Teaser!
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1. It carries you down the Malbaie
river during La Grande Aventure.
2. One of Québec’s national parks’
three missions.
3. It must be disposed of at designated
locations.
4. Another of Québec’s national parks’
missions.
5. Type of vegetation found at the summit
of the Acropole des Draveurs.
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Park’s thematic animal species.
They help you discover the park.
You must register your daily catch of fish there.
It flows through both of Charlevoix’s
national parks.
10. This magazine is made from……paper.
11. They can be hairy, downy or blackbacked.
12. It is public to minimize the parking lots inside
the valley.
13. Here, it is of the brook species.
1.Rabaska - 2.Conservation - 3.Trash - 4.Recreation - 5.Alpine 6.Marten - 7.Warden - 8.Gatehouse - 9.MalbaieRiver - 10.Recycled
- 11.Woodpeckers - 12.Transport - 13.Trout - 14.Caribou 15.LogDriver - 16.Elm - 17.Exhibit - 18.Trail - 19.Solar - 20.Auger 21.Équerre - 22.Menaud - 23.Bear - 24.Acropole - 25.Antoine
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14. He sometimes shows up in the park
but is much more common in the
parc des Grands-Jardins.
15. He ruled the river for generations.
16. Tree species that owes it’s survival
to the Cran des Érables.
17. We find two on the dam and one at
the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery
and Interpretation Center.
18. We must stay in them to protect the
vegetation.
19. Type of energy that powers the
Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and
Interpretation Center.
20. Type of valley with flat bottom and
steep sides, usually of glacial origin.
21. This area owes it’s name to the right
angle in the valley.
22. Main character in one of FélixAntoine Savard’s novels.
23. His presence in the park warrants
strict garbage disposal.
24. Seen from here, the log drivers
appeared to dance down the Malbaie river.
25. That part of the writer’s name that is found
in the activity called « Si la drave m’était
contée ».
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