THE OTHER PARK NETWORK
With over 2,000 square kilometers of exceptional natural areas designed for outdoor activities, Quebec’s regional parks are true gems.
Offering a wide array of four-season activities, regional parks welcome you close to home on a daily basis or give you the opportunity to explore a region during your getaways in Quebec.
Looking for outdoor activities in an idyllic setting? Welcome to the Tourisme Iles de la Madeleine visitor region. Whether you like water sport activities or prefer keeping both feet firmly planted on the ground, winter or summer, Aventure Ecotourisme Québec member establishments are sure to find the right outdoor activity for you. Come enjoy a hike or trail ride on horseback across les Iles de la Madeleine’s lovely landscape, do some seal watching, try off-trail or telemark skiing, paddle or discover kitesurfing for the first time. This one-of-a-kind region’s exceptional flora and fauna also await you!
Regional parks
MAPS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Discover all of Quebec’s regional parks with the interactive map on the Ondago mobile app (free on the App Store and Google Play). Dowonload it to find your location on the map, access detailed content, and get links to maps of several parks—all without a network connection.
For school groups
Regional parks are great playgrounds for nature-based educational activities. They provide teachers with safe and well-equipped sites to get students moving outdoors in a fun environment. Whether you’re planning a field trip, nature class, workshop or introduction to an outdoor activity, the options are many!
Regional parks can welcome school groups thanks to infrastructures and services that facilitate educational stays (visitor centre, lodging, drinking water, interpretation panels, bus parking space, etc.). Some also offer equipment rentals and activities with professional facilitators.
To find out about your options and plan your group outing, contact a regional park manager.
For families
Playing outdoors as a family should be easy, affordable and most importantly, fun! Regional parks offer a warm welcome to families who want to experience the joys of an active lifestyle through outdoor activities.
Chances are, a regional park is practically in your backyard! Whether it's accessible trails, discounted rates, fun activities or equipment loans, the services offered to families vary from park to park and make it much easier to get outdoors.
Friendly warning: visiting a regional park with your family will give you the outdoors bug!
