Parc national des Grands-Jardins, October 14

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
 

9am: departure from Université de Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck
9.15am: stop at the Centre infotouriste de Québec
11am: 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
6pm: stop at the Centre infotouriste de Québec
6.15pm: arrival at Université de Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck 

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Photo credit: Dominique Boudreault, Sépaq