Réserve nationale de faune du Cap‑Tourmente | Ville de Québec

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 AM : Departure from Université Laval, Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault
9:20 AM : Departure from Vieux-Québec, in front of the Manège militaire (805 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L3)
10:20 AM : Arrival at the Centre d'accueil
4:00 PM : Departure from Centre d'accueil
5:00 PM : Arrival at Vieux-Québec, in front of the Manège militaire (805 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L3)
5:20 PM : Arrival at Université Laval, Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault

Visitors to the area can enjoy the following services:

• 20 kilometres of hiking trails through a mosaic of habitats 
• 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

photo credit : Cap Tourmente NWA