Gaspesie National Park – Quebec
Established in 1937 to safeguard the caribou of the Gaspé Peninsula, the salmon of the Sainte-Anne River, and the natural splendor of two of Québec’s most magnificent mountain ranges (Chic Choc and McGerrigle), this 802-square-kilometer national park is situated in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, approximately eight hours from Montreal.
- Within this national park, there are 25 mountains that rise over 3,300 feet, stunning arctic-alpine flora, and remarkable wildlife such as white-tailed deer, moose, and the only caribou herd south of the St. Lawrence River.
- The rugged beauty here is unparalleled. You’ll also discover 87 miles of hiking trails, with the standout being the Mont Jacques-Cartier trail, which takes around five hours and offers breathtaking views of the alpine tundra.
- Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or fishing on Lake Cascapédia, and explore segments of the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) that traverses the park from east to west.
- Photography enthusiasts should aim to capture the park’s unique mountain vistas at sunrise or sunset.
List of National Parks in Canada
List of National Parks in Canada: Canada has 47 national parks. Of these 37 are designated as national parks and 10 are reserved national parks. These 47 national parks represent the 336,343 square kilometers area of Canada which falls under the 39 terrestrial natural regions. These 47 national parks cover almost every province and territory of Canada that is responsible for protecting the wildlife and flora’s lives.
In this article, we are going to discuss the National Parks in Canada in detail.
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