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An entry fee is required for every person travelling in the North and South areas of Forillon National Park between the Saturday closest to June 1st and the Monday of the Thanksgiving week-end.

A permit issued by the Superintendent is mandatory to conduct any natural, archaeological or social science research or collection activity in Forillon National Park.

A camping permit allows a maximum of 7 persons or a family with 1 vehicle and 2 types of equipment to camp on a site.

It is prohibited, at all times, to scuba dive, snorkle, swim, accost or travel on the shore in the following areas:

• between the Petit-Gaspé Cape and the boundary line at the Petit-Gaspé park entrance;
• between Cap-Gaspé and the south-eastern extremity of the Cap-Bon-Ami beach;
• between the south eastern extremity of the Des Rosiers campground beach and the «Le Quai» rock.

No person shall enter or travel on foot or by boat in the Penouille marsh.

It is prohibited to enter and travel on the "Le Quai" rock at Cap-Bon-Ami.

Unless authorized by the Superintendent, horses are prohibited in Forillon National Park except on designated trails, and on authorized sections of the "Les Lacs" trail and of the park boundary.

Cycling is prohibited on all hiking trails. They are however permitted on the multi-use trails “Le Portage”, “La Vallée”, “du Banc” and “Les Lacs” as well as on the gravel road leading to Cap-Gaspé and the Penouille peninsula access road.

The sections groomed for cross-country skiing in “Le Portage” and “La Vallée” trails are for the exclusive use of cross-country skiers.

The daily catch limit, including catch and releases, is set at a maximum of 10 mackerel for any person fishing in the Forillon National Park coastal waters. At all times, it is unlawful to be in possession of more than 10 mackerel. Each fisher is limited to using one fishing line with one simple or triple hook.

The fishing activity for striped bass in Forillon National Park is subjected to the same restrictions as the ones outlined in the current provincial regulations for this species.

It is forbidden to operate a personal watercraft ("Seadoo") in Forillon National Park waters.

Smoking, vaping and cannabis consumption are prohibited inside all public buildings located in Forillon National Park.

On all park campgrounds, it is prohibited to consume cannabis beyond your campsite.

The use of fuel stoves in services building is prohibited.

Élisabeth Lacoursière
Superintendent, Gaspé Field Unit

Restricted and/or prohibited activities pertaining specifically to Forillon National Park of Canada and added to the existing Canada National Parks Act regulations in accordance with article 7(1) of the General Regulations (PDF, 104 KB)

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