Journal PARC NATIONAL DE LA 2011-2012 JACQUES-CARTIER
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English Version Journal PARC NATIONAL DE LA 2011-2012 JACQUES-CARTIER Word from the Director Contents On behalf of our entire team, welcome to the Park and thank you for choosing Parc national de la Access and Services ........................................4 Jacques-Cartier. Major Changes at Parc national I would like to announce that 2011 is defi nitely a year of new features. A number of changes await de la Jacques-Cartier .......................................5 you on your next visit to the Park. To begin with, the Discovery and Visitors Centre was completely revamped in recent months to better serve you. However, landscaping work will only be completed by Discovery Activities Schedule..........................6 early summer. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. In addition, the entire Discovery Activities Description ......................8 team is very excited because this winter will be the fi rst time the Valley sector road is open up to the Discovery and Visitors Centre. All staff members have devised a diversifi ed menu to make the most A Territory to Protect ......................................10 of winter. Everyday, a host of outdoor activities will be possible at the Discovery and Visitors Centre, Trails Aplenty! ................................................11 including ice skating on a nearby rink, slides, discovery activities, Snowcat shuttle outings, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Park Map ........................................................12 On June 12, I invite you to take part in the Québec National Parks Day to discover, or rediscover, Parc Watercraft Rental ..........................................14 national de la Jacques-Cartier during the International Year of Forests. Fishing ............................................................16 In conclusion, since a large number of visitors come to Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, our greatest challenge is striking a balance between access to the site and the conservation of its biodiversity. I look Enjoying a Stay in Nature ..............................17 forward to your invaluable help so that together, we may accomplish our mission. Camping under the Stars ...............................18 The entire team wishes you an enjoyable visit to your park! This winter is a real feast for the eyes ..........20 A Renewed Offer............................................22 NNancy BBolducld Director Rates offered in this journal do not include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice. Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier Adresse postale 1 800 665-6527 www.facebook.com/pqjac Km 74, Highway 175, Stoneham 103 Vallée-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Road Phone: 418 848-3169 www.parcsquebec.com No47o06’32.0 - Wo071o20’43.9 Stoneham (Quebec) G3C 2T5 Fax: 418 848-1372 [email protected] Protect and Discover 3 Access and Services The Mission ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OPENING DATES of Parcs Québec Discovery and Visitors Centre and General May 13 to Oct. 23, 2011 7 Days a Week Store (convenience store, Boutique Nature and prepared food outlet) Dec. 16, 2011 to March 18, 2012 7 Days a Week With a view to achieving harmonious develop- May 14 to 29, 2011 Weekends ment at the cultural, social, economic and regio- From Wednesday to nal levels, Parcs Québec is responsible for the May 30 to June 17, 2011 Sunday conservation and development of territories that Watercraft Rentals are representative of Québec’s 43 natural regions June 18 to Sept. 18, 2011 7 Days a Week or exceptional sites, while ensuring that they are Sept. 19 to Oct. 10, 2011 Weekends accessible for educational and outdoor use. From June 23 to August 21, 2011 7 Days a Week Hourly Watercraft Rentals and Sept. 3, 4 and 5, 2011 All of Québec’s national parks were created in Jacques-Cartier River May 20 to Sept. 11, 2011 7 Days a Week accordance with World Conservation Union stan- Fishing dards. The criteria are defi ned as follows: High Plateau May 21 to Sept. 11, 2011 7 Days a Week May 13 to Oct. 23, 2011 7 Days a Week • A relatively vast area that represents one or Accommodation more ecosystems that are moderately or not at (cabin, rustic cabin, yurt, campground and Dec. 16, 2011 to March 18, 2012 all transformed by exploitation; ready-to-camp Huttopia tent) Devlin cabins : Dec. 2, 2011 to 7 Days a Week April 8, 2012 • Where animal and plant species, geomorpho- logical sites and habitats are of particular inter- est from a scientifi c, educational or recreational Entry Fees valid until March 31, 2012 (taxes included) ANNUAL CARD viewpoint, and that offers scenery of great Daily For For all the beauty; Individuals, Category or Group of Individuals Access One Park Parks • In which the highest competent authority of the Adult $5.50 $27.50 $49.50 country has taken measures to eliminate ex- ploitation and to instil respect for the ecologi- Child (aged 0 to 5) $2.50 $12.50 $22.50 cal, geomorphological or aesthetic aspects, on Child (aged 6 to 17) Free Free Free the whole; Family: 1 Adult + children $8.00 $40.00 $72.00 • Where a visit is authorized, under certain con- Family: 2 adults + children $11.00 $55.00 $99.00 ditions, for educational, cultural or recreational purposes. Group of Adults (minimum 15) $4.75 N/A N/A Group of Children (aged 6 to 17) $2.00 N/A N/A School Group Free N/A N/A 4 ParcsQuebec.com Major Changes at Parc national NEW de la Jacques-Cartier In the last decade, no effort has been spared to restore existing Park facilities by upgrading the dif- ferent types of accommodation and promoting the Park through the development of new products and services. In addition, every action has focussed on developing management tools to achieve our primary mission, including an ecological integrity monitoring programme to track conditions at the Park, an envi- ronmental management plan to adopt good practices and reduce our ecological footprint on the land, and a new educational plan. It took two years of thinking, planning and work to completely restore the Discovery and Visitors Centre (DVC). Boasting an all-new concept of “disjointed” exhibit, the DVC will provide the ultimate doorway to Park sites for visitors seeking to forge an emotional and sen- sory bond with Nature. Visitors can plan their outdoors experience at the Park and take in the atmosphere of the natural sites before setting out to discover the Park. The entire visitor information service was also revamped based on a new concept featuring a prepared food outlet, a Boutique Nature shop and a convenience store. Starting mid-July, visitors will be able to relax on a terrace to be set up facing the river in front of the DVC and enjoy breathtaking views of the magnifi cent Jacques- Cartier valley. A brand-new watercraft rental centre will be accessible starting next year for visitors to enjoy. One part of this centre will be located inside the DVC and the other part will be installed outside next to the river. This service was designed and set up based on visitors’ tours of the Park for a pleasant and practical outdoors experience. Together with the Park Management Committee, the Parks Service of the Ministère du développement durable et des parcs is currently reviewing its master plan and reconsidering the distribution of its zoning. With the park teams’ experience and knowledge acquired over the last 25 years, the sensitivity level of specifi c habitats and species living in the Park can be better determined. Eventually, the surface covered by the conservation zone of the Park will increase signifi cantly. As a result, the surface allocated for natural environment and service zones will decrease. Protect and Discover 5 Discovery Activities French only SPRING ACTIVITIES from May 14 to June 19 DAY TIME ACTIVITY TYPE COST MEETING POINT Saturday, Sunday 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Follow the Current! * Rabaska Canoe $4.39/adult $2.41/child Pont-Banc Picnic Shelter, Km 18 and Monday May 23 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beneath Giant Rocks * Hiking Free Interpretation Site Saturday 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Music to the Ears! * Talk and Hiking Free Belleau Picnic Shelter, Km 10 May 14 and 21 Master Beaver is a Master Sunday May 22 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Talk and Hiking Free Belleau Picnic Shelter, Km 10 Builder * Saturday June 18 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Mysteries of the Night * Torchlit Hiking $7.90/adult $3.95/child DVC ** SUMMER ACTIVITIES from June 24 to August 21 DAY TIME ACTIVITY TYPE COST MEETING POINT 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and/ Follow the Current! * Rabaska Canoe $4.39/adult $2.41/child Pont-Banc Picnic Shelter, Km 18 or 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Daily 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and/ Beneath Giant Rocks * Hiking Free Interpretation Site or 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Master Beaver is a Under the tent at the Belleau 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Talk and Hiking Free Monday Master Builder * Picnic Shelter, Km 10 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Mysteries of the Night * ▲ Torchlit Hiking $7.90/adult $3.95/child DVC ** 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. We’re not out of the woods yet* Rally Free DVC ** Tuesday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rabaska by Twilight* Rabaska Canoe $22.16/adult $16.68/child DVC ** Under the tent at the Belleau 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dewlap, Antlers and Big Hoofs Talk Free Picnic Shelter, Km 10 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. River Detectives * + Workshop Free Belleau Picnic Shelter, Km 10 Master Beaver is a Under the tent at the Belleau 6 p.m.