Sepaq
The Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) has announced that reopening some of Quebec National Parks from May 20.
Sépaq will gradually reopen the parks taking a proximity-based outdoor approach due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
WHAT WILL OPEN ON MAY 20
During the first phase of re-opening only a few hiking and biking trails, as well as some lakes for day fishing, will be accessible to autonomous visitors (service buildings, including washrooms, are not accessible).
- Daily access pass will have to be purchased online in order to encourage physical distancing. Cash will not be accepted.
- Only hiking, biking, and day fishing activities will be authorized at first.
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED
- Camping, cabins, equipment rentals, discovery activities, etc.
- No service buildings will be accessible, including washrooms.
Sépaq National Parks Reopening Schedule 2020
Pedestrian access to the upper part of Parc de la Chute-Montmorency will be permitted as of May 20 to residents of surrounding neighbourhoods. The parking lots will be closed and there will be no on-site services.
| National park | Activities offered | Re-opening |
|---|---|---|
| Aiguebelle | Hiking and day fishing | May 20, 2020 |
| Bic | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Fjord-du-Saguenay | Hiking (day fishing as of June 6, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Frontenac – Secteur Sud | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Gaspésie | Hiking (day fishing as of June 13, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Grands-Jardins | Hiking (day fishing as of June 5, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie | Hiking and biking (day fishing as of June 5, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Îles-de-Boucherville | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Jacques-Cartier | Hiking and day fishing | May 20, 2020 |
| Lac-Témiscouata | Hiking and biking (day fishing as of June 5, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Mont-Mégantic | Hiking | May 20, 2020 |
| Mont-Orford | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Mont-Saint-Bruno | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Mont-Tremblant | Hiking and biking (day fishing as of May 22, 2020) | May 20, 2020 |
| Opémican | Hking, biking and day fishing | May 20, 2020 |
| Oka | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Plaisance | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Yamaska | Hiking and biking | May 20, 2020 |
| Monts-Valin | Hiking (day fishing as of June 5 for Rivière Valin and June 12 for other lakes, 2020) | May 29, 2020 |
| Pointe-Taillon | Hiking and biking | May 29, 2020 |
| Miguasha | Hiking | June 19, 2020 |
| Anticosti | Hiking | June 20, 2020 |
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Day fishing in Sépaq wildlife reserves
Only day trips are allowed, beginning on May 20.
Bookings for day fishing during the 2020 season will be launched on Friday, May 15.
- Anglers will have to obtain access rights online or by phone
- Service buildings will not be accessible, including registration stations and washrooms.
Day fishing reopening schedule
| Wildlife reserve | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| La Vérendrye | Day fishing | May 20, 2020 |
| Ashuapmushuan | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Mastigouche | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Port-Cartier-Sept-Îles | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Portneuf | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Rouge-Matawin | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Saint-Maurice | Day fishing | May 22, 2020 |
| Chic-Chocs | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Laurentides | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Matane | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Papineau-Labelle | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Port-Daniel | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Rimouski | Day fishing | May 29, 2020 |
| Sépaq Anticosti | Day fishing | June 10, 2020 |