Gaspesie National Park

The park itself is beautiful. Lots of great scenery. However we were overall disappointed with our stay here. After about 3hrs of being at the park a park ranger approached our site, refused to speak English. Luckily my wife could understand enough french to gather that he had showed up because someone complained about our dogs barking, which they weren't barking much. A couple of dogs at other campsites were barking much more than ours but somehow we got the complaints. After that we were on edge the entire stay as he told us if we get another complaint we would be kicked out. A few campsites down from us someone was playing music at night. Which is against the rules and most people in the park were unfriendly. The only washroom in the campground has only two toilets. We did our best to try and enjoy our time there but it was not a place I would return. This park is not dog friendly even though they say they allow dogs.

It is a gloomy park with unreliable weather and trail conditions. There is often fog, light rain and high humidity. In July and August, it can be very hot (even dangerously hot), especially high up on bare mountain tops but still, it can be extremely muddy and buggy at the same time. Suddenly, it can cool down and become uncomfortable in the evenings and very cool at night. There is a good chance to see wildlife, enjoy breathtaking lookout views and experience challenges of uphill hiking on a rocky terrain. There is a section of the International Appalachian Trail winding through the park West to East. But beware of the western part... It is very isolated, muddy and buggy in summer and doesn't offer any great views just the challenge of hiking in the mud.... I would not recommend going anywhere west of Cascapedia: don't waste your time and energy. Staying on a campsite and enjoying day hikes while exploring different sections of the park is probably the best option and the safest.

Hiked up Mont Ernest-Laforce (820 M) spectacular 360° views of Mont Albert, Mont Hog's Back, etc. Terrain is rugged in a fun way, you don't need to be an athlete to get to the top, but you feel like one when you get there. Also did the easy hike to Lac-aux-Américains (cirque/glacial basin). Wonderful scenery, beautiful part of the planet.

REVIEW FOR DOG OWNERS: TL;DR: This park is not dog friendly at all I do not recommend you visit this park if you want to bring dogs. Online there are resources indicating that some trails are dog friendly. However, those trails are 1% of what the park has to offer. Unless you're happy with going to this park and having a 40 min hike then leaving, you shouldnt bother stoping here. I'd recommend much more that you visit Forillon park which has no limitations on dogs. It is a shame that the park doesn't do a good enough job explaining how little you can explore with your dogs. I felt a bit misdirected by their online map which shows long green trails, these are actually just paths you are allowed to have your dog in the car with you, not real trails. The only real trail is a 40 min small ( and beautiful) hike. The park is extremely strict. It is filled with multiple large "No dog allowed" signed at every corner. Making it very clear that dogs are not welcomed. P.S. Don't even try sneaking them in because there are fines and potential park expulsion for bringing your dogs to an unauthorized zone.

One of the best parks I have visited on the east side of Canada. Truly a marvel of beauty. The hike is on the more difficult side, but absolutely worth it to get to the summit and take in the view of the mountains. Depending on the time of year, you may experience different microclimates during ascent, which is a very cool experience!

Truly no words can describe the grandiosity and sheer beauty of the park and mountains! If you are travelling to the Gaspésie region, definitely plan a stop at this park after the classic Percé rock, it’s definitely worth it and a hidden gem! The breathtaking views of the mountains is truly amazing! Also a lot of wildlife to admire! We saw a moose for the first time in this park, which is fascinating! For a quick panorama view of the whole park, the Ernest-Laforce trail is a relatively easy hike with rewarding views on top, family friendly! Otherwise for challenging experience, Mont Albert is a must hike, reaching one of the highest mountains of Quebec!

Beautiful, massive park--so many options and trails for those of all abilities. The roads to get to the main building are very well maintained and although windy, smooth. We did a few hikes, but the only downside is that very few trails allow dogs, so our options were limited :( My boyfriend enjoyed some fishing along the rivers, but you must get a SEPAQ permit first!

Absolutely breathtaking place with gorgeous scenery and an abundance of wildlife. Pictures don't begin to do it justice. Some must-do's: -Mont Albert, the full tour: the climb is boring as hell but the view at the top is inexpressible. A flat summit, tundra stretching as far as the eye can see with crystal lakes -Mont Jacques-Cartier: the place to see caribou. Bring binoculars, you'll definitely need them! This place is otherworldly, but it's heaven on earth if you're a hiker. There's about six or seven trails but they all offer different things. Spectacular spectacular place.