Réserve nationale de faune du Cap‑Tourmente - QC

The Cap Tourmente NWA, made up of marshland, plains, and forests, is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, 50 kilometres north-east of Québec City. Established in 1978 by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), its purpose is to protect the American bulrush marshes, the main habitat of the Greater Snow Goose during its migration.

The wildlife area was recognized as a Wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention in 1981, becoming the first site to earn this distinction in North America. Its many historic buildings testify to more than 400 years of human occupation and farming activity, making it one of the founding sites of Canada.
 

Schedule for the day

9:00 : departure from Université de Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck
9:20:  Departure from Info-Touriste in Vieux-Québec
10:20: arrival at the Centre d'accueil
16:00: departure from Centre d'accueil
17:00: arrival at Info-Touriste in Vieux-Québec
17:20 arrival at Université de Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck


Visitors to the area can enjoy the following services:

20 kilometres of hiking trails through a mosaic of habitats - Map of Hiking Trails (spring-summer-fall)
interpretation centre: information, permanent and temporary exhibitions

Discovery tools

on the Fox's Trail nature rally with GPS
geocaches
historical trail
binoculars and identification guides
anti-collision course
big birds challenge

outdoor organized activities (for the general public, school groups and other groups)
picnic areas

Picture credit : Réserve nationale de faune du Cap Tourmente