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Activities and experiences

Forillon National Park

Forillon's mountain peninsula has plenty of activities and experiences to offer on sea and land: hiking, camping, wildlife watching, cruises, kayaking and more. Park lovers will learn a great deal about nature and culture through exhibitions and lively heritage sites.

Immerse yourself in the moment to the rhythm of nature!

From June 20 to September 2, Parks Canada will be offering free admission and 25% off camping fees at participating locations. More details will be shared in the coming days. Stay tuned!

Spectators are outside, enjoying the artist Clo Pel-Gag at Cap Bon-Ami

Calendar of events 2024

Take part in the cultural and sporting events taking place in Forillon in 2025.

Two hikers walk in the forest with their dog on a leash.

Safety on land

Tips for planning and preparing for every outdoor outings

A family sits on the steps leading up to a yurt entrance in the middle of the woods.

Yurt rental

Yurt rental in the l'Anse-au-Griffon valley (concession holder).

Activities on land

A child and his father playing outside near a campsite.

Camping and accommodation

Two hikers look out over the sea in a forest landscape

Hiking

A man on a mountain bike hurtles down a path on a carpet of autumn leaves

Cycling

A visitor and her dog walk on a pebble beach.

Beach

Fishermen on a quay.

Recreational fishing

Activities at sea

kayakists along the smoothe cliffs of the south area of Forillon.

Sea kayak

A humpback whale emerges from the water in front of a zodiak full of cruise passengers.

Whale watching cruise

A ship is parked in a cove with the cliffs of Cap Bon-Ami in the background.

Boat tour

A kitesurf enthusiast enjoys the water and wind of Penouille.

Kite surf

A woman enjoys scuba diving

Scuba diving

Educational activities

A group of visitors attend a seaside interpretation activity.

Discovery activities

A group of heritage buildings on a hillside at sunset.

Heritage sites

Children and an elderly person play an interactive digital game.

Information and discovery centre

Two girls hold an Xplorator booklet.

Xplorers

A person uses is smatphone to take a picture of a plant.

iNaturalist

Two teenagers in a forest hold a GPS and a small box.

Geocaching

Pets are welcome in the park. However, they must be kept on a leash at all times and are not allowed in the buildings.

More information on park regulations

Facilities and services

An employee and a man in a wheelchair chat in front of an old general store.

Accessibility

A group of persons enjoy a picnic.

Picnic area

Shrimp sandwich.

Food service

Aerial view of a building, a pool, and a playground.

Recreation Centre

A group of people having fun in a swimming pool under the watchful eye of a lifeguard.

Pool and wading pool

Kids playing in a playground.

Playground

A client shops at a Parks Canada boutique

Parks Canada shop

Two visitors enjoy the view of the sea in a red chair.

Red chairs

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Date modified :: 2025-06-05