Safety on land

Get the most out the park’s trails by planning and preparing for every hike, whether you’re out for 30 minutes or the whole day:

• Choose a trail that you can handle.
  Always check the length and other aspects of your trail, as well as the duration of your hike before you set out.
  
• Tell someone about your activity
  Tell someone about your start and end points, as well as your return time.
  
• Bring a snack and enough water, even if your hike is short.
  The tap water in park service buildings is safe to drink unless otherwise noted.
  
• Consider comfort and safety when you choose what to pack.
  A sweater and windbreaker are generally a good idea at Forillon. We recommend footwear with a good grip and lots of support.
  

Reminder

• Leave no trace! Pack out all trash; there are no garbage cans along trails.
• Pets are allowed on trails provided that they are kept on a leash at all times.
• Open fires are prohibited in the backcountry.

More information on Visitor guidelines

Specific cycling tips

• The use of a bike helmet is strongly recommended.
• Travel in single file on the park’s secondary roads.
• Cycling is prohibited on all hiking trails. It is, however, permitted on the multi-use trails "Le Portage,", "La Vallée," and "Les Lacs," as well as on the gravel road leading to Cap-Gaspé and on the Penouille Peninsula access road. 
• On multi-use trails, bicycles must travel on the right, like cars on the road. Hikers must walk on the left, facing cyclists.
• Hikers have priority on multi-use trails at all times. Be courteous!
• Cyclists must continue to keep their eyes on the road: mountain biking trails are also used by hikers and park vehicles.

Related links

• Important bulletins
• Wildlife safety
• Hiking
• Winter activities