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.
The Tourisme Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is a must for outdoor activities. Known for its legendary Saguenay River and Lac Saint-Jean ? as immense as an inland sea ? as well as its majestic fjord that is deep enough for whales and other unique marine animals, the Tourisme Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is renowned for its attractions and stunning scenery, but also for its blueberries and tourtière. Winter or summer, loads of fun outdoor activities are yours to discover in Tadoussac, l’Anse-St-Jean, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Chicoutimi, St-Félicien or in Petit Saguenay: Camping, boat cruises, whale-watching and marine bird observation, kayaking, rafting, hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, quadding, dog-sledding, ice fishing, cross-country skiing ? to name but a few!
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!
