2024

RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DES CHIC-CHOCS

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Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs (1,129 km²) is divided into two distinct parts: the major part of the territory (1,048 km²) located south and east of Parc national de la Gaspésie, and the other part (81 km²) north of the park. It was created in 1949 in order to preserve an exceptional territory for wildlife and to allow a better use of the territory. The venerable Father Le Clerk exclaimed at the end of the 16th century: "A country full of mountains, woods and rocks". Indeed, this place includes impressive mountains of more than 800 meters including the Blanche-Lamontagne (940 meters), Vallières-de-Saint-Réal (940 meters), Hog's Back (830 meters) and the Brown Mountain (920 meters). The forest is covered with black spruce and white birch stands, and typical tundra vegetation is found on the higher peaks. There are about 40 lakes and many streams and rivers. A truly harmonious nature within the Appalachian Mountains.

Lodging: 15 cottages in five sectors (kayak, pedal boat and barbecue included).

Equipment rental: boats, outboard motors, sale of access rights and permits for hunting and fishing.

Activities: moose, bear and small game hunting, wildlife observation, fishing by the day and with overnight stays, hiking, forest gathering, geological discovery, snow sports (telemark, alpine skiing, snowboarding), snowshoeing.

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