Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata

Created in November 2009, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata is the latest addition to Sépaq’s network of 24 national parks in Quebec. This 176.5 km2 protected area is a harmonious blend of water and forest, bordered by the 40 km-long Lac Témiscouata and crossed by a major canoeing river, the Rivière Touladi. Over fifty of Quebec’s oldest Amerindian archaeological sites can be found here. A visit to Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata allows you to experience the spirit of the place, and take full measure of a territory rich in 10,000 years of human history in the heart of unspoiled nature.

In the western foothills of the Chic-Chocs, its relief, characteristic of the Appalachians and the Notre-Dame Mountains, is covered with a varied forest mosaic of meandering streams, lakes and waterfalls. Cedar and old-growth forests provide a precious refuge for white-tailed deer and many rare plant species. Some 40 species of mammals, 20 species of fish, 15 species of reptiles and amphibians and 150 species of birds frequent the park. The bald eagle, the park’s animal symbol, can be seen here, as well as beaver, moose and muskrat, to name but a few.

Seven trails, totalling more than 32 km, criss-cross the park, including a portion accessible by bike and the national trail that crosses the entire park, making long hikes possible. Sea kayakers will enjoy Lake Témiscouata’s magnificent sandy beaches, while canoeists and canoe-campers can enjoy Petit and Grand Lac Touladi and the river. In winter, you can go hiking on trails or snowshoeing off-piste.