National parks near Maliotenam, Quebec
Maliotenam sits inside the Sept-Îles area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sept-Îles for the full write-up.
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to Maliotenam, Quebec — 197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 21 min behind the wheel.
Forillon and Mingan Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Maliotenam has a population of about 1,316.
National parks near Maliotenam
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 438 km (272 mi) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 521 km (324 mi) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 562 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gros Morne National Park | 607 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 627 km (390 mi) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Forillon National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Maliotenam are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pituamkek → Prince Edward Island | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Prince Edward Island | 152 km (94.5 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Forillon → Mingan Archipelago | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
Planning a trip from Maliotenam
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Maliotenam?
Forillon National Park. It is about 197 km (122 mi) from Maliotenam, roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Maliotenam?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Maliotenam?
10 parks are within reach of Maliotenam, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Maliotenam?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.