Parc national des Grands-Jardins

Even in the early 20th century, the region was renowned for its incredible fishing grounds. Struck by the carpets of lichen and the northern vegetation, exceptional at this latitude, people gave it the name of Grands-Jardins. Today, the Parc national des Grands-Jardins is still frequented by anglers, but also by hikers, campers and holidaymakers. This national park has the privilege of being one of the core areas of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, a status granted to the region by UNESCO.

Schedule for the day

8:30 am: departure from Université Laval, Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault
8:50am: stop at Vieux-Québec, in front of the Manège militaire (805 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L3)
10:20am: arrival at Parc national des Grands-Jardins, Lac des Cygnes service centre
4:30pm: departure from Parc national des Grands-Jardins, Lac des Cygnes service centre
6:00pm: Estimated arrival near Old Quebec (due to the Quebec Winter Carnival, the driver will determine a safe place to stop near the Manège militaire or the Quebec City Convention Center)
6:20pm: estimated arrival at Université Laval, Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault