How to behave while alpine touring

There are thousands of visits to our territories each and every year. Each incident of harmful behavior can cause permanent damage to ecosystems. At Parc national de la Gaspésie, protecting the mountain caribou and arctic-alpine plants is a priority. To enjoy this exceptional natural environment for a long time to come, let's take good care of it.

Stay in authorized zones*

Stay in open sectors and out of preservation zones. Whether on foot or on skis, human mobility threatens the survival of plants and the caribou's way of life.

Watch wildlife from afar

If repeatedly disturbed, animals may change their behavior, making it difficult for them to feed, reproduce, and communicate with each other.

Report your sightings

Report any caribou sightings to park staff. You'll be contributing to our mission to protect this emblematic species.

Also please make sure to purchase your mandatory right of access and to keep it on hand at all times.

* Failure to comply with the regulations and activities offered constitutes an offence under the Parks Act and Parks Regulation.