A Hike through Forillon National Park
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Port
Gaspe, Quebec, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Head to Forillon National Park, nestled at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, where time seems to stand still. Here, you'll encounter geological formations dating back a staggering 450 million years — majestic landscapes covering a 94-square-mile area (244 km2) in a tapestry of rugged cliffs, tranquil coves, sandy beaches, and towering mountains, all harmoniously sculpted by the elements. The presence of ten different rock formations, colonies of seabirds and enigmatic arctic-alpine plants lends the park a special character. As you explore, you'll encounter distinct landmarks, each telling a story of millennia-old transformations. Forillon is also a living museum of human history.
For a coastal adventure like no other, follow the 2½-mile (4 km) Du Banc Trail on foot, tracing the shoreline as it winds towards the majestic Forillon Cliffs and the iconic Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse.
Pause to reflect at the Irish Memorial, a poignant reminder of the lives lost at sea in 1847.