Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

Protection of the mountain caribou: restricted access to certain sectors Details

New Rivière-Madeleine sector

Newly ceded to Sépaq, the Rivière-Madeleine sector is now officially part of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs and is accessible to visitors. Find out more

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History

The Gaspé Peninsula is a major bastion of Québec's vast timberlands. Its backbone is the Chic-Chocs mountain range of the Appalachians. "A land full of mountains, woods, and rocks", exclaimed the venerable Father Le Clerk in the late 17th century.

Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs was created in 1949 as a buffer zone beside Parc de la Gaspésie. The aim was also to preserve an exceptional territory for wildlife and allow better use of the area.


Attractions

Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs borders Parc national de la Gaspésie to the east. Part of the reserve is even enclosed in the park. This geographical location, at the edge of a protected territory, makes it a remarkable spot for wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Not to be missed

  • Hiking trails
    • Blanche-Lamontagne
    • Hog's Back
    • Champ-de-Mars
    • Vallières-de-Saint-Réal
    • Des Pics mountain
  • Agate mine
  • Bridle paths

Fact Sheet

Area

1,129 km2


Bodies of water

43 lakes
Several streams and rivers


Fish

  • Speckled trout
  • Lake trout

Animals

  • Moose
  • Black bear
  • Porcupine 
  • Snowshoe hare

Birds

  • Ruffed Grouse 
  • Several songbird species

Forest Cover

  • Balsam Fir- Black spruce stand
  • Balsam Fir- White birch stand to the north-east 
  • Tundra on the highest peaks

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