Astrolab du parc national du Mont

VISITOR’S GUIDE - 2016
Parc national du
Mont-mégantic
HIGHLIGHTS
WELCOME TO
FAMILIES
ESCAPREMENTS
TRAIL
ASTRONOMY
FESTIVAL
This summer, discover play
areas, children’s activities or
trail accessible to all family
members!
This new trail, a 6.5 km loop,
opens on new landscapes and
spectacular rocky capes of the
massif.
New approach ! To celebrate
the 20th Anniversary of the
ASTROLab, take advantage of
two long weekends to dive into
astronomy. July 7th to 10th and
14th to 17th.
years
WELCOME
QUÉBEC
NATIONAL PARKS DAY
SEPTEMBER 10,
2016
EXPLORE NATURE AT ITS FINEST
The national parks in the Parcs Québec network provide a unique
opportunity to enjoy nature at its finest.
The entry fee you’re required to pay is your contribution to the
development and conservation of these territories.
FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN 17 YEARS AND UNDER
Daily entry fee - Adults 18 years and over
$ 8.50
Annual Network Card
$ 76.50
Annual Park Card
$ 42.50
Rates valid until December 31, 2016, taxes included. See complete fee schedule
at parcsquebec.com/card
ANNUAL PARCS QUÉBEC NETWORK CARD
Unlimited access to all national parks in the Parcs Québec network for
12 months and an array of exclusive benefits :
ONE FREE NIGHT OF CAMPING
(semi-serviced site, on weekdays only)
ONE DAY PASS
for a friend
BOUTIQUE NATURE SHOPS
15 % off regular-priced items*
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
15 % off a day ticket
Aquarium du Québec
15 % off daily admission
Parc national du mont-mégantic
15 % off admission to the ASTROLab
parc national de miguasha
15 % off admission to the Museum
Certain conditions apply.
*Excluding convenience store products
and ski products.
Details at parcsquebec.com/card
CONTEST DESTINATION PARCS NUNAVIK
Between April 1 and September 1, 2016, when you purchase or
renew your Annual Network Card, you could win a stay for 2 in
a national park of Nunavik.
A $ 10,000 VALUE!
A choice among 3 destinations to explore at parcsnunavik.ca :
• Parc national des Pingualuit
• Parc national Tursujuq
• Parc national Kuururjuaq
Details and contest rules at parcsquebec.com/contest
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MUST-DOS
A BOREAL LANDSCAPE TURNED SKYWARD
With three summits over 1,000 metres and half of its territory located above 750
metres, Mont Mégantic emerges as a boreal landscape. Toward the end of the
19th century, pilgrims erected a cross on Mont Saint-Joseph that would become
a sanctuary. In the mid-1970s, astronomers altered its destiny by placing it in the
path of stars.
Daytime Visit to the
ASTROLab and the
Observatory
Daytime visits offering the discovery
of the greatest mystery of all : What
is the Universe ? Pursue your
visit at the Mount Megantic
Observatory, located
at the top of the mountain, for
explaination on its operation as
well as the work and research
accomplished by the astronomers.
sentier du
mont-saint-JosePH
The ascent of the Mont-SaintJoseph path leads to a boreal type
climate. New view point locations
with names inspired by the origin
of its colonization, allow you to
contemplate the immensity of
the Appalachian Mountains. A
path to rediscover! In addition to
approximately 60km of high altitude
trails and three summits over 1 000
meters where you will discover the
diversity of the landscapes and the
ecosystems of the mountain.
Astronomy evenings
At the heart of the first International
Dark Sky Reserve, the ASTROLab
and the Popular Observatory will
guide you to the borders of the
Universe, every summer evenings!
With a multitude of telescopes
operated by passionate presenters,
the sky will no longer have any
secrets. The multimedia equipment
will allow you to travel through
the stars as if you were there.
Offer yourselves this unforgettable
experience!
CIMES TRAIL
Recently opened, the Franceville
Sector offers a magnificent hike
on the Cimes trail. A unique
experience as you reach for the
first time the spectacular rocky
crest of Franceville as well as
the breath taken valley of the brook
of the mountain with its waterfalls.
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Looking for a souvenir to take home?
MAKE YOUR WAY TO OUR BOUTIQUE NATURE SHOPS!
• Wide selection of clothing and items such as
tubular scarves, water bottles, etc.
• Souvenirs for kids and grown-ups
• All profits reinvested in national parks
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Promenade du Ruisseau
Escarpements - Opening in 2014
Montée du Dragon
Cimes
Escarpements - Opening in 2014
Cimes
Note: Suggested pathways are made up of many different sections
of trails. You will find more information at the Park visitors’ centers.
11.2 km
3 h 30 - 5 h 30
DIFFICULTY
GRADIENT
(IN METERS)
GRADIENT
(IN METERS)
ROUND TRIP
X
E
A
0
475
Mont-Saint-Joseph Summit
Welcome Center
X
E
A
90
515
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
X
A
475
Welcome Center
X
D
515
Welcome Center
X
A
515
Welcome Center
X
D
515
Welcome Center
ROUND TRIP
DEPARTURE POINT
GRADIENT
(IN METERS)
4.3 km
2-3h
2.5 km
6.4
1 h km
30
2 h 30 - 3 h 30
4.3 km
2 - 3km
h
11.2
3 h 30
5
6.4 kmh 30
2 h 30 - 3 h 30
Montée du Dragon
Welcome Center
E
GRADIENT
(IN METERS)
2.5 km
1 h 30
Promenade du Ruisseau
90
X
ROUND TRIP
DISTANCE ANDDISTANCE AND
DURATION
DURATION
DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY
Reference Reference
on the map on the map
X
15 km
5-8h
FRANCEVILLE SECTOR
E
X
4-7h
Tree-Summits
LOOP
Mont-Mégantic
DIFFICULTY
Tree-Summits
LOOP
Mont-Saint-Joseph
Mont-Saint-Joseph Summit
DIFFICULTY
Le parcours du Soleil
Mont-Mégantic
0
LOOP
Promenade Boréale
Mont-Saint-Joseph
E
DEPARTURE POINT
DIFFICULTY
3 km
1-2h
2 km
8.5min
km
45
3-5h
3 km
1 - 2km
h
10.7
4 - 7kmh
8.5
315- 5kmh
5 - 8km
h
10.7
Le parcours du Soleil
X
15
Welcome Center
E
135
Welcome Center
X
X
E
A
15
180
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
X
E
D
135
375
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
X
A
180
Welcome Center
E - Easy
A - Average
Welcome Center
D - Difficult
X
Hiking
D
375
Hiking
E - Easy
D - Difficult
X
LOOP
2 km
45 min
Promenade Boréale
OBSERVATORY SECTOR
ROUND TRIP
DISTANCE ANDDISTANCE AND
DURATION
DURATION
DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY
Reference Reference
on the map on the map
HIKING TRAILS
X
X
DEPARTURE POINT
DEPARTURE POINT
A - Average
DISCOVER NATURE ACTIVITIES
What an Eyeful!
OBSERVATORY SECTOR
Take a look through our giant binoculars to observe
the magnificent landscape
of Mount Saint-Joseph. A guide will be available
throughout the afternoon to answer any questions
and to introduce you to the history of Mount St.
Joseph!
See schedule at the Welcome Center.
LE GRAND JEU PARCS QUÉBEC!
(offered in French only)
FRANCEVILLE SECTOR
National parks intrigue you? Curious to discover
their secrets? Take part in this great family game
in the company of Pat l’orignal and friends of Parcs
Québec.
See schedule at the Welcome Center.
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DISCOVER NATURE ACTIVITIES
SPRING / May 21
st
to June 19th
Day
Saturday
Sector
Observatory
Sunday
Observatory
SUMMER /
Starting at Length
Activity
Type of activity
Meeting
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
Astronomy Evening to the ASTROLab $
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab $
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
12 h to 17 h
5h
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab $
20 h to 23 h
3h
12 h to 17 h
5h
June 25th to July 22nd
June 27th, there will be no discovery activities. July 4-11-18th, there will be no astronomy evenings
Day
Sector
Starting at Length
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
and Sunday
Franceville
Franceville
Observatory
19 h to 19 h45
Saturday
Every day
Observatory
Observatory
45 min
Activity
Type of activity
Meeting
Evening chat
Evening chat
Welcome center
10 h to 12 h
2h
Brook activity
Animated walk
Welcome center
13 h à 16 h 30
3 h 30
What an eyeful !
Landscape animation
Mont St-Joseph
13 h 30 and
15 h 30
30 min
Mont-Saint-Joseph
Fabulous history
Theatrical Animation
Mont St-Joseph
14 h 30
45 min
Shuttle Workshop
Children’s animation
ASTROLab
12 h to 17 h
5h
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab
and the Observatory $
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
July 7th-8th-9 th Observatory
and 14th-15th-16th
19 h to 03 h
Night
Astronomy
Festival $
Animated Evening
Welcome center
Saturday
and Sunday
Observatory
20 h to 23 h
3h
Astronomy Evening
to the ASTROLab $
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
Every day
Observatory
20 h 15
to 23 h 15
3h
Astronomy Evening to
the Popular Observatory $
Animated Evening
Welcome center
Type of activity
Meeting
Except Mondays
SUMMER /
July 23rd to August 21st, Except for monday August 15th and 22nd
From 10th to August 14th, Perseids special program
Day
Every
other day
Sector
Franceville
Every day
Observatory
August
10th to 14th
Observatory
Starting at Length
19 h to 19 h4 5 45 min
Activity
Evening chat
Evening chat
Welcome center
10 h to 12 h
2h
Brook activity
Animated walk
Welcome center
13 h to 16 h 30
3 h 30
What an eyeful !
Landscape animation
Mont St-Joseph
13 h 30 and
15 h 30
30 min
Mont-Saint-Joseph
Fabulous history
Theatrical Animation
Mont St-Joseph
14 h 30
45 min
Shuttle Workshop
Children’s animation
ASTROLab
12 h to17 h
5h
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab
and the Observatory $
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
20 h to 23 h
3h
Astronomy Evening
to the ASTROLab $
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
19 h 45 to 23 h and
22 h to 00 h 30
3h
Astronomy Evening to
the Popular Observatory $
Animated Evening
Welcome center
19 h to 03 h
Night
Perséides Evenings $
Animated Evening
Welcome center
$ Activity paid for on reservation. Schedule subject to change.
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$ Activity paid for on reservation. Schedule subject to change.
FALL / August 31 to September 4
st
th
Day
Sector
Every day
Observatory
Saturday
and Sunday
Saturday
Starting at Length
FALL / September 7
th
Type of activity
Meeting
12 h to 17 h
5h
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab
and the Observatory $
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
14 h 30
45 min
Shuttle Workshop
Children’s animation
ASTROLab
19 h 30 to
22 h 30
3h
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
What an eyeful !
Landscape animation
Mont St-Joseph
Evening chat
Evening chat
Welcome center
Activity
Type of activity
Meeting
Observatory 13 h to 16 h 30 3 h 30
Franceville
Activity
19 h to 19 h 45 45 min
Astronomy Evening to
the ASTROLab $
to October 9th
Day
Sector
Saturday
and Sunday
Saturday
Observatory
12 h to 17 h
5h
Daytime visit of the ASTROLab
and the Observatory $
Free and animated visit
ASTROLab
Observatory
13 h to 16 h 30
3 h 30
What an eyeful !
Landscape animation
Mont St-Joseph
19 h 30
to 22 h 30
3h
Astronomy Evening
to l’ASTROLab $
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
19 h 30
to 22 h 30
3h
Astronomy Evening
to l’ASTROLab $
Animated Evening
ASTROLab
Saturday
October 15th, 22nd,
29th and
November 5th
Observatory
Starting at Length
$ Activity paid for on reservation.
Schedule subject to change.
Parc du Marécage-des-Scots
EXTEND YOUR BIKE EXPERIENCE OF THE FRANCEVILLE SECTOR
IN THIS NEARBY REGIONAL PARK!
Parc Walter-Mackenzie
Route 257
Route 214
0,7
km
•
8.3 km of multifunctional trail
•
Possible loops of 2, 4, 6, 8 and even 16 km.
•
Stopping places along the course offering breaks along the Rivière au Saumon
and the brook McLeod
•
Interpretation of the fauna, the flora, the forestry and the history of the forest
train Log Hauler
Ville de
Scotstown
2,5
km
0,4
km
km
0,2 km 0,9
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Ruiss
Halte du marécage des Scots
Halte du Log Hauler
Barrage
Halte du ruisseau McLeod
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Route d’accès au Parc national
du Mont-Mégantic (PNMM)
Secteur Franceville
Aire de mise à l’eau
de canots ou kayaks
Sc
1,1 km
Halte de la colonie de Franceville
Tronçon de piste partagée et
intersection avec le réseau routier
Gazebo
es
Halte du méandre
Piste multifonctionnelle
Réseau routier
ed
Halte à l’eau vive
1,2 km
257
LÉGENDE
éc
on
ag
um
Route
Possibility to rent canoes and pedal boats, and access to water play sets at the
end of the trail in the Walter-Mackenzie Park of Scotstown.
Sa
ar
SE
au
M
ière
E
nceville
Chemin Fra
Riv
NE
SO
town 7 km
Vers Scots
Halte de la foresterie
N
NO
O
S
•
Halte de la Rivière-au-Saumon
PNNM 23 km
(secteur de l’Observatoire)
Panneau d’interprétation
Aire de jeux
Information
Point de vue
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Piste multifonctionnelle
(piste de la Vallée du PNMM
4 km supplémentaires)
7
To Scotstown
Chemin de Franceville
Visitors Centre
Porte du Ciel
(755 m)
Repos
du Dragon
(595 m)
2
0,1
0 ,5
Promenade
du Ruisseau
3
2,2
0,9
e sCim
0,7
de
Fr
2,3
0,9
a
2,7
v ille
n ce
Halte des
Piste d e la Vallé e
0,1
2,8
Halte du
Vieux-Barrage
(475 m)
Pain
de Sucre
(650 m)
Sentier des
Escarpements
Halte des
Cascades
(545 m)
Réserve écologique
Samuel-Brisson
4
Castors
(575 m)
1
0,
1
Halte des
Pruches
(460 m)
2
1,
Halte de la
Plage-de-Galets
(445 m)
0,7
1,5
0,4
0 ,3
0 ,2
EXP
Pic de l'Aurore
(835 m)
Promenade
des Cascades
Franceville
Sector
La Voie Lactée
Sentier
du Col
2,2
Mont
Mégantic
(1105 m)
4
Col-desTrois-Sommets
5
1,5
0,9
1,
2
la
de
in lle
em pe
Ch Cha
Mont
Notre-Dame
(905 m)
2,2
0,9
0,9
0,4
Cette carte intègre de l’information géographique de source gouvernementale.
Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des
transformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.
Données originales utilisées
Années
Banque de données Sépaq
2016
Cartes topographiques
à l'échelle de 1/20 000
2000
Source des données utilisées
Ministère des Ressources naturelles
© Gouvernement du Québec
1,
5
0,4
Orion
(560 m)
3,
1
To La Patrie
212
0
1 000
2 000
3 000
m
1,1
La Petite Ourse
Antarès, Pollux
Spica, Arcturus
Polaris, Altaïr
(680 m)
1,0
1,8
Pléiades
(790 m)
1,0
4
0,
0,6
Montagne Noire
(800 m)
0,7
1,2
1,2
2,2
1
1,
Observatory
Sector
2,4
6,4
Chem
in
La Grande Ourse
(760 m)
Andromède
(690 m)
de l'ob
servato
ire
1,2
Sentier du
Mont-Mégantic
Val-Racine
0,1
Sentier
du Col
To
base
0,2
Résidence
des astronomes
(Accès interdit)
Observatoire populaire
du Mont-Mégantic
0,2
lle
To Mont
Saint-Joseph
Stationnement
ape
La Voie Lactée
Observatoire du
Mont-Mégantic
Sentier
Promenade boréale
Ch
Lac Boucher
To
Mont Victoria
Sommet du
Mont Saint-Joseph
Ch
em
in d
e la
Chemin Saint-Léon
Sommet du
Mont-Mégantic
Étang
Louis
Barrière
Antenne
1
0,
Abri des Pèlerins
Sentier du
Mont-Mégantic
0 20 40 60 80
m
0
To
Grande Ourse
20
40
60
Lac Brault
La Petite Ourse
2,5
1,0
Polaris
0,3
Route Chesham
1,1
ASTROLab /
Centre de découverte
et de services
(590 m)
Lac Noël
Pèlerins
2
Spica
0,9
3
Sentier du
Mont-Saint-Joseph
0,9
Pollux
Parcours
du Soleil
ire
at o
Chemin de la Montagne
Altaïr
Antarès
Arcturus
v
ser
1
La Petite Ourse
(680 m)
'ob
el
0,8
0,8
Sentier
Promenade
boréale
d
in
em
Ch
Belvédère
Le MontSaint-Joseph
(1065 m)
2
To
Discovery and
Visitors Centre
80
m
Mont Victoria
(1055 m)
0,6
Le MontSaint-Joseph
(1065 m)
Sentier du
Mont-Saint-Joseph
0
100
200
ASTROLab /
Discovery and
Visitors Centre
(590 m)
300
Route du parc
400
m
To
Mont Mégantic
Chemin de
l'observatoire
Secteur de
la base
To
Mont Saint-Joseph
Parcours
du Soleil
Route du parc
Barrière
To
Notre-Dame-des-Bois
Discovery and
Visitors Centre
(590 m)
Registration centre /
Information
Lookout
Trail
Picnic area
Rest stops
Bike path
Semi-serviced camping
Telephone
National park boundary
Rustic camping
Summit
Ecological reserve
Road network
Cabin
Rustic accommodation
Observatoire astronomique
Relais
Forest road
Km
Length of trail sections
Parcours
du Soleil
ASTROLab
Conservation zone
0
20
40
60
80
m
St
at
ion
ne
m
en
t
PROMENADES
At your own pace, live the experience of discovering nature on very accessible trails.
1,2
PARCOURS DU SOLEIL
PROMENADE DU RUISSEAU
1,0
Ch
v
ser
l'ob
Antarès
Arcturus
Saturne
Mars Jupiter
Mercure Vénus
ire
ato
Pollux
Parcours
du Soleil
0,1
Altaïr
Registration
centre
Uranus
de
La Petite Ourse
(675 m)
Neptune
in
em
Polaris
Spica
Promenade
du Ruisseau
1,1
Halte de la
Plage-de-Galets
(445 m)
0,9
1 ,3
Halte des
Pruches
(460 m)
0,1
ASTROLab /
Registration centre
(590 m)
0
200
Route du parc
400
m
Promenade boréale
0
200
400
Belvédère
(1050 m)
Col
0,6
0
10
200
400
m
1,1
0,6
Co
l
Promenade
boréale
Chemin de la
Chapelle
1 ,2
Le MontSaint-Joseph
(1065 m)
Sentier du
Mont-Saint-Joseph
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600
m
Halte du
Vieux-Barrage
(475 m)
conservation
When starry landscape conservation
goes along with security!
There is a common misconception that starry sky protection
means a complete closure of all lights, or conversely, that a
significant increase of lights would make the environment
safer. In fact, in order to light safely, we need simply to choose
light fixtures with adequate colour and intensity, and make
sure that they operate when necessary... and in the right
direction! To improve cohabitation between pedestrians and
cars, Mont-Mégantic National Park recently installed new light
units near reception facilities. Theses units are nevertheless
quite special: they are made of amber light-emitting diodes
(LED). Amber LEDs allow the preservation of starry skies
while taking advantage of the technology’s benefits, which is
energy efficiency, use of dimmers and long life. This is a first
for Quebec National parks! It should be pointed out that white
LED lighting units, which are becoming more and more popular,
unfortunately generate an increase of light pollution, which not
only veils the natural show of our starry vault, but also disrupts
biological rhythms synchronized with day and night alternation.
As for amber LEDs, they will make it possible to preserve the
grandiose spectacle of our starry skies, to protect nature
rhythms and to better light our environment!
If you would like more information about conservation
initiatives and issues in Quebec National parks, please consult
parcsquebec.com/blogue. To know more about various
ways to participate to our national park conservation, go to
fondsparcsquebec.com
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PLACE À LA FAMILLE
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POUR LES PARCS DE LA GRAPPE FAMILLE (ADN)
Perfect for sharing special moments in nature, the
Sépaq network has many must-see destinations you
can explore as a family. Look out for this logo
which identifies the ideal family experiences.
Here are a few extras we have in place for you:
• Free access to national parks and discovery
activities for youngsters 17 years old and under
• Free equipment loan: high chairs, playpens, booster
seats, strollers, baby carriers and bikes
• Accommodation options for all budgets
There’s no lack of family-friendly activities. Here are
some examples available at at Parc national
Mont-Mégantic :
• Free access to all children for astronomy activities
nu
onte
nir
fin
ve
al à
c
• Animation some afternoons at ASTROLab for a rocket
workcraft and lift-off
• Trails that are accessible for even the leanest of
calves
• Coloring at all times at dedicated places
• Play area near Franceville’s reception building
• Arthur l’Aventurier’s movie early evening at
Franceville’s reception
• Pick out your own gold nuggets at Repos du Dragon
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Photo : Steve Deschênes
PERSEIDS: NOW EVEN
MORE ACCESSIBLE!
THIS SUMMER, FROM AUGUST 10TH TOL 14TH, TAKE EVEN
MORE ADVANTAGE OF STARRY NIGHTS!
If you have a reservation for an activiy to the summit one evening of
Perseid, you can come another Perseid evening to observe even more
stars, in the ASTROLab at the foot of the mountain.
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ACCOMODATIONS
Huts
Rustic Camps
OBSERVATORY SECTOR
FRANCEVILLE SECTOR
Camping
Thirteen 3.6 m x 3.6 m (12 ft x 12 ft) rustic platforms
offer campers an opportunity to sleep under the
stars. They are located on the site of Grande-Ourse
hut, 2 km from the welcome center. Campers are
asked to erect their tents on the wooden platforms
to protect the surrounding vegetation
Services Camping
Starting at
$29
.50
/night
Starting at
$27.75
/night /pers.
$30,25
$37,75
to
Ten huttopia tents are available this year in the
Franceville sector. They offer beds, efficient
heating, lighting and the basics for cooking. All
you have to bring is your own bedding and food.
Starting at
$101
$120
to
/night
EXP CABIN
Starting at
$27.75
Designed for 2 people, the EXP is composed
of one room and it has 2 single beds. It is fully
equipped: hot water, heating, full kitchen,
bathroom and 2-burner electric stove. For 2
and 4 people.
/night
Starting at
$135
$190
to
/night
LODGING PACKAGES
To vary your experience, discover one of our partners
of accomodation of the region.
Camps rustiques et prospecteur
Four prospector camps of a capacity of two
people are available all year round. Located at
2 km from the welcome center, they offer beds,
one table anda wood stove. Near each one, you
will find firewood and a pit toilet. The Polaris
shelter, just at 1 km from the welcome center,
sleeps 4 people. Five new Camps near the Polaris
Camp, sleep 8 people.
Starting at
Huttopia
Summit Huts
Two huts are available for an unforgettable night
in winter, spring and fall. The Voie lactée hut, at
the peak of Mount Mégantic, has room for eight.
The Mount St. Joseph hut accommodates two. The
Refuge des Pèlerins, at the top of Mt-St-Joseph, is
accessible all year et offers a breathtaking view.
It can accommodate up to 8 guests (2 bedrooms).
They will take your breath away! Summit shelters
do not have access to drinking water.
Our new camping area will be accessible by
vehicle.There are 21 sites with two services
(water and electricity), and 16 sites without
services.
/night /site
Huts
Four shelters of a maximum capacity of eight
people are available upon reservation. These
shelters are located approximately 1 km (PetiteOurse), 2 km (Grande-Ourse), 3 km (Col-des-troissommets) and 2,5 km (Pèlerins) from the welcome
centre, and are accessible by foot, on skis or
snowshoes. Each of them offers one table, chairs, a
stove and rooms with double beds.
huttopia
Starting at
$72
$114
to
From the Earth to the Stars Packages:
• One or two nights in a participating lodging establishment:
Auberges, chalets, campings, homes, yourtes and teepees
• 10% off regular evening and daily activities of the ASTROLab.
/night /camp
Informations :
parcsquebec.com and astrolab.qc.ca
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PLAY SAFE
it
Sépaq’s mission is to ensure the widest possible
access to Québec’s most beautiful natural treasures.
Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and
urges you to play it safe!
Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in
the safe and enjoyable practice of your favourite
activities. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN
SAFETY and risk management is an integral part of
your experience.
Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED to practice
your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSICAL
LIMITS. Your outing should leave you with nothing
but pleasant memories. We invite you to consult our
safety guides for Sépaq activities on our website at
sepaq.com/security.
CHECKLIST FOR A BETTER
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
• Plan on going with at least one other person.
• Check the weather report.
• Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for
a few hours.
• See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear
for anticipated weather conditions.
• Let somebody know the exact location of your
destination and the time you plan to return home.
ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE
• Do not rely on your cellphone.
• Check how much time it will take to complete your activity.
• Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires.
WHEN YOU GET BACK
• Once you have completed your activity, make sure that
you report to our staff anything wrong or any damage
or problems you encountered.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 911
Sûreté du Québec:
310-4141 (general number) / *4141 (for cellphones)
*Where cellphone networks are available.
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REMINDERS
During your visit to a national park, you must always carry your entry fee receipt or your annual
entry card.
To preserve our natural riches, you are not allowed to remove any natural elements (animals, plants,
dead wood, rocks, etc.). Please also keep to established hiking trails to avoid trampling flora.
Animals find all they need to eat in nature. Feeding wildlife can be very damaging. Keep food or
garbage out of reach of animals.
We ask you to carry out all your garbage.
Domestic animals are not accepted in Québec’s national parks. However, guide dogs and service
dogs are admitted.
PILOT PROJECT AUTHORIZING DOGS
As of May 20, 2016, a pilot project will be in place, authorizing the presence of dogs in
FRONTENAC, JACQUES-CARTIER and OKA national parks. Please read the applicable rules
and authorized places at sepaq.com/animals.
Legal Deposit : 2016
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Legal Deposit: 2016 As planning for events and activities evolves throughout
the year,
we recommend
you consult our information
Bibliothèque et Archives
nationales
du Québec
bulletin boards as well as our Web sites and ask for
4456, ch. du Lac-Supérieur
Design: Standish CommunicationsPhotos: Mathieu Dupuis,
Steveinformation
Deschênes,
Audrey
additional
upon
arrival.Vivier,
La Société des
Lac-Supérieur (Québec) J0T 1P0 Print: Solisco
Francis Gignac, Louise
Cadieux, Valérie
Patenaude,
Daniel
Savard,
établissements
de plein
air du Québec
(Sépaq)
oversees
189, route du Parc,
Information:
819
688-2281
activities
and services
in Quebec
Steve Gignac, Jacques
Tremblant,
Brendan
Lally parks in compliance with
Notre-Dame-des-Bois (Qc) J0B 2E0
Photographs :
the
government’s
mission
in
terms
of
conservation
and
Reservations:
1 800 665-6527
Information
: 819-888-2941
Marie-Georges Bélanger, Rémi Boucher, Mathieu
protection of natural environments.
Reservations:
1-800-665-6527
Charland, Steve Deschênes, Mathieu Dupuis,
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Sébastien Giguère, Guillaume Poulin.
parcsquebec.com/tremblant
www.parcsquebec.com/montmegantic
www.astrolab.qc.ca
Library and Archives Canada
parcsquebec.com/Mont-Mégantic
DID YOU KNOW…
The Parc National du Mont-Mégantic is renowned
for its exceptional quantity of snow. For comparison
purposes, in an average winter, 3 m (10 ft.) of snow
will fall over Sherbrooke, 5 m (16 ft.) at the foot of
Mount Megantic, and 7 m (23 ft.) at the top of the
mountain!
THE PARK IN WINTER
SNOWSHOEING
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The Parc National du Mont-Mégantic offers
approximately 40 km of snowshoe trails for all tastes
to help you discover the wonders of winter. Levels
of difficulty range from beginner to intermediate,
with circuits of 1 to 15 km, including access to three
summits more than 1,000 m height: Mount
St. Joseph, Mount Mégantic and Mount Victoria.
There are 28 km of classical cross-country ski trails
at Parc National du Mont-Mégantic. The degree of
difficulty along these groomed trails ranges from
easy to intermediate, with circuits 2 to 7 hours in
length. Ski trail rates available on the Internet and
at the welcome centre.
WINTER
ACTIVITIES
snowshoe by torchlight
and astronomy package
Saturday Nights from end of
January untill end of March
To top off a memorable day of outdoor activities,
enjoy a snowshoe outing by moonlight and torches
and an evening of stargazing at the ASTROLab.
Snowy Spring Break
Special activities all week long, among which
observation of the Sun with a telescope, visit of the
ASTROLab, and Torchlight Packages during the week!
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FOR A MEMORABLE DAY…
WELCOME FAMILIES!
FRANCEVILLE SECTOR ACTIVITIES
All is free for 17 years old and younger!
FRANCEVILLE SECTOR
Promenade du ruisseau : easy
hike of 300 m or 2 km, with picnic
tables and pebbled beach!
Repos du dragon: hike up to the
Repos du dragon, and bring back
one of its gold nuggets; To the
welcome center, in exchange for a
free gift from one surprise basket!
Most evenings at 6:30 pm, enjoy
park travels with the movie
Arthur L’œil de Crystal!
LOOK UP FOR OUR SUMMER ANIMATIONS :
Guided hike at the Promenade
du ruisseau : extraterrestials in
the brook !
Some days from 10 am to noon.
Chats on the porch at the
Welcome center.
Some evenings, from
7 pm to 7:45
OBSERVATORY SECTOR ACTIVITIES
Today,
ACCESS TO ALL OUR DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Come play near the
welcome center!
Come on our
confortable porch
where drawings
are available for colouring.
Bicycle rental:
Free for the children!
OBSERVATORY SECTOR
Promenade du Soleil: easy hike
with picnic tables and a hut at
1 km.
Promenade boréale: from Mount
Saint Joseph parking, easy hike
with a belvedere at 1 km.
Most days at 2:30 pm, enjoy
a rocket workshop and launch
with an astronaut.
At the ASTROLab.
$21.25
tx. included
Visit the ASTROLab with
its exhibits and movie Cosmic
Rhythms
Visit the Observatory with our guide
to learn about research work from
the astronomers
Acccess to the summits with your car;
Animation at the summit of Mount
St-Joseph, with binoculars and a
journey to the time of the colonization.
Some afternoons
Short hikes of 2 km, and longer
hikes of 6 to 15 km.
Coloring in the ASTROLab.
Have fun with our colourings
and activities.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR ANNUAL PARCS QUEBEC NETWORK CARD ?
If you do, take advantage of a 15% discount : the daily astronomy tour
will cost $18.10 tx. incl. If not, the daily astronomy tour will cost $29.75
(tx. and access included)
DO YOU HAVE A RESERVATION FOR THIS EVENING?