My family and I had a really great trip to this park last week. We camped at the Lake Cascapedia campground. We had sites #11 and #12 which had direct access to the lake. We stayed in a pop up camper, but there are no hook ups. The access to the pristine lake was phenomenal. Left our kayaks right on the shore and used them tons. Saw several moose and many varieties of ducks (merganser, teal, harlequin) and a family of loons were constant companions. The campsites were wooded and very clean. My only complaint with the campground is that the bathrooms are woefully inadequate for the number of campers. It would also seem that the social norms regarding women and men having their own bathrooms is flexible up there as there were women and girls frequently in the mens bathroom doing dishes while men used the urinals...a little weird. The showers are coed, but that was ok as they had locking stalls. The floors were a little muddy. I'd bring your own tp as they ran out often. There is no potable water in the park. We climbed Mt. Jacques Cartier, a 4000er. A spectacular climb with an amazing 360 degree view of wilderness. The southern most herd of caribou live up there on the tundra and we saw several of them. I highly recommend this hike! The administration of the park is very inefficient and the fees are very expensive. In order to spend a day fly fishing you have to have a park's pass ($70), a one day provincial fishing license ($17) and a one day access permit from the park ($20). The lines are long to get these things accomplished and it is a little unclear as to what is needed and then where you can fish. Seems to me there should be an all inclusive fee that you could get online prior to arriving to make that a quicker process. Any ways, I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this trip!!
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We hiked up and down the 5.7km Mont Albert trail. It took us, a group of 50's and 60's year-old relatively well fit, about 3 hours to climb up and 3 hours to climb down. The trail is well marked, with gorgeous vistas along the way. Expect steep rocky trail and bring good hiking shoes. The last 400m climb is the most strenuous but well worth the effort as we emerged out of the forest to a tundra-like landscape with magnificent views of the Chic-Choc mountains. While resting on mountain top, don't forget to seek and use the toilet… It's a toilet with a view!
This is not a Canada national park and this is clearly something that you feel. The organization is so so, only after your money. Other than that the park is very good if you like hiking with several options that will fit your schedule,
Thank you for your good review.
This a really nice park. One of the best in Quebec. We hiked Mont Xalibu, a moderate 5 hours hike. The view at the top was really nice. If you like the outdoor it is a nice place to go.
We were so happy to read your review and see that you enjoyed your stay in the park. Thank you !
We hiked Mont Albert - 17 km - and on a gorgeous sunny day. On another day we hiked some of the easier trails in a light rain. This is our first time visiting the Gaspe region and we really love the peacefulness and tranquility of the area.This park is beautiful, unspoiled, uncrowded, and most of the other tourists we saw seem to be from Quebec province, a couple from the US and Ontario.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us.We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in the park, even with the cold temperature. We hope to see you again in our mountains !
We have been here a few times before, and on one memorable occasion we did the Tour de Mont Albert in 35°C temperatures. This time we did the river walk to Chute du Diable, which is infinitely easier. There are walks or hikes for all fitness abilities, and the scenery is wonderful.Take some bug spray!