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Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé hiking , Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada

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Difficulty

Easy
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Distance

14.7 KM
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Elevation gain

300 meters

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Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé trails list and map ?

Trails Distance Elevation Type Difficulty
Boucle secteur île-Bonaventure 8.2 km 300 m Loop Intermediate
Sentier Chemin-du-Roy 4.7 km 75 m Linear Intermediate
Sentier Paget 3.7 km 90 m Linear Intermediate
Sentier des Mousses 3.5 km 120 m Linear Intermediate
Sentier des Colonies 2.8 km 135 m Linear Intermediate

Why choose a trail at Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé?

This park, with an area of 5.8 km², is divided into two sectors: Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock. The trails roam the Bonaventure Island sector. In the browsing, we go through different natural habitats: meadow, wasteland, mixed and boreal forests, bog, beach, cliff and an area of mosses and lichens. The island has more than 500 plant species including arctic-alpine plants. The paths all lead to a colony of gannets, the largest in North America. Interpretive signs deal with this bird. We will also see a group of about 250,000 marine birds such as guillemots and razorbills. Nearby, an observation tower used to spot whales off. Chemin-du-Roy path along the cliff, through the Bay of Marigots and can admire the ancestral houses and the landscape. On the coast, we can see crabs and sea stars or the distance, seals and dolphins


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Rate & open hour

Access fee $ 8.90
Schedule

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coordinates
-64.213146
48.522277

What are the coordinates and address ?

Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé
(418) 782-2240
P.310, 4 Rue du Quai C, Percé, QC G0C 2L0, Canada

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What is the level of difficulty of Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé ?

What is the elevation of Parc National De L'île-bonaventure-et-du-rocher-percé?

What are the opening hours?

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Is the place are families friendly?

No

How much does a ticket cost?

8.90 $

Is there an information center / service center / reception?

Yes

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She life was a celebration of adventure, joy, and the great outdoors. She lived with a fierce determination to enjoy every moment and to share that joy with others. Her legacy is one of laughter, exploration, and an unwavering love for the natural world. Lydia's spirit continues to inspire those who knew her and those who discover her story, reminding us all to embrace life with open arms and a heart full of joy.

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