VISITOR’S GUIDE - 2015 PARC NATIONAL DES HAUTES-GORGES- DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie features landscapes worthy of the forces of nature that gave it its shape and the people who have come at different times. We can find an impressive variety of landscapes: hanging valleys alongside glacial formations, white waters succeeding to still waters and falls and cascades tumbling down the rocky walls. Steep slopes, beautiful surroundings, and the unusual course of Malbaie River make this an exceptional site. Discover the valley by riverboat, canoeing, kayaking, rabaska canoeing, cycling or hiking. NEW FÉLIX-ANTOINE-SAVARD LES RAPIDES TRAIL DES ÉRABLES DAM DISCOVERY AND VISITORS CENTRE A new trail that connects Le Cran campground to The old Des Érables dam is just a memory. For Le Draveur Visitors Centre through Le Pin-Blanc the latter to remain alive, historical elements are The park entrance has been reconfigured to facilitate campground. The trail runs alongside Malbaie River, presented on the site. The bridge over the river access to all our customers. Campers will now be and in many places, you will be able to feel the allows hikers to close the loop by following Le able to purchase wood, ice and other convenience trembling from the rapids where it takes its name. Riverain and Les Rapides trails that run on both store products at the Nature Boutique shop to make sides of the river. their stay more enjoyable, and this upon their arrival. guide_visiteur_hgo-2015.indd 1 15-03-27 09:13 A FEW REMINDERS FOR A BETTER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME • Plan on going with at least one other person. • Check the weather report. • Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours. • See that you have appropriate footwear. • Pack extra clothing (raincoat, warmer clothes, etc.). REMINDER • Make sure that the equipment you will be using PLAY IT SAFE during the activity is in good condition. Sépaq would like to remind you that some of the • Bring a whistle, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, etc. activities offered in the network require that you • Let somebody know the exact location of your be physically fit and have specific skills as well destination and the date you plan to return home, YOUR SAFETY: as specialized equipment. There are a number of with instructions to contact emergency services organizations that can help you plan your activities (911) if you do not return. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY safely. Do not hesitate to contact them. • Inform the persons accompanying you of the Outdoor activities may entail certain risks. You inherent risks of the chosen activity. must always make sure that you have the AirMédic airmedic.net | 1-877-999-3322 ability and special skills required for your ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE chosen activity. 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This discovery cruise • Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours. will allow you to discover spectacular scenery, its To preserve the natural riches for future history and its wildlife. generations, it is prohibited to remove • See that you have appropriate footwear. natural elements (animals, plants, dead • Pack extra clothing (raincoat, warmer clothes, wood, rocks, etc.). etc.). Also, the flora is sensitive to being • Make sure that the equipment you will be using REMINDER L’ACROPOLE-DES-DRAVEURS TRAIL trampled. It is therefore mandatory to PLAY IT SAFE during the activity is in good condition. stay on the hiking trails. 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