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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!

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 :: 2025-04-28