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Forillon National Park

📍 Forillon National Park, Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
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Quick Facts

Location
Canada, Gaspé
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
Plan half a day to a full day for cliffs, lighthouse and bays.
Address
Forillon National Park, Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates
48.9152, -64.3949

Introduction

Forillon National Park sits at the tip of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula — Quebec's first national park — famed for sheer sea cliffs, lighthouses and North Atlantic scenery. It compresses mountains, forest, coast and bays into one place: hikers follow clifftop trails above the Gulf of St. Lawrence, visit historic lighthouses and fishing villages, and may spot whales and seabird cliffs offshore.

✨ Highlights

1
Sheer sea cliffs
Clifftop trails overlook the Gulf of St. Lawrence — pounding surf and green-white rock walls.
2
Historic lighthouse
The park's lighthouse and keeper's cottage tell of seafaring and fishing village life; some are open inside.
3
Fishing village ruins
A restored old fishing village shows Gaspé's traditional livelihood and architecture.
4
Whales & seabirds
Whale silhouettes and bird cliffs appear in the gulf and along the shore, best in summer.
5
Forest & mountains
Inland trails cross conifer forest and ridges; autumn colours are vivid.
6
Camping & stars
Coastal campsites offer stargazing and wave sounds far from light pollution.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best season：Jun–Sep full facilities, good whales
→Duration：Half day–1 day
→Facilities：Centre, campground, restrooms
→Windy：Cliffs are windy — stay safe
→Caution：Don't cross cliff edges
→Opening Hours：Open year-round; centre and facilities run roughly May–Oct; coast and trails are day-accessible.
→Ticket Information：A park pass is required (daily/annual); camping and activities extra.
→Transportation：At the eastern tip of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula; about 6–7 hours by car from Québec City, or south from Percé.

💡 Tips

• Cliff tops are windy — stay behind rails and watch children.
• For whales, join a cruise; the shore also offers distant views.
• Pair with Rocher Percé for a Gaspé Peninsula loop.
• Autumn foliage makes great hiking and photos.
• Book campsites ahead — summer is popular.
• Coastal weather shifts — carry wind/rain layers.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Forillon National Park?

Open year-round; centre and facilities run roughly May–Oct; coast and trails are day-accessible.

How much is the admission for Forillon National Park?

A park pass is required (daily/annual); camping and activities extra.

Any practical tips for visiting Forillon National Park?

Cliff tops are windy — stay behind rails and watch children. For whales, join a cruise; the shore also offers distant views.

How long should I spend at Forillon National Park?

A typical visit takes Plan half a day to a full day for cliffs, lighthouse and bays..

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees and weather change; please confirm with Parks Canada and official notices before travel.