Forillon National Park: planning guide
A tip of the Gaspé Peninsula where Appalachian ridges meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sea cliffs, forest, and fishing history.
Forillon National Park is in QC, Canada. The nearest town is Gaspé — roughly 12.2 km (7.6 mi) out, about 20 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gaspé | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) | 20 min |
| Perce | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Grande-Riviere | 56.7 km (35.2 mi) | 1 hr 13 min |
| Chandler | 65.8 km (40.9 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
| New Carlisle | 123 km (76.3 mi) | 2 hr 15 min |
| Bonaventure | 127 km (78.9 mi) | 2 hr 19 min |
| Caplan | 132 km (82.3 mi) | 2 hr 24 min |
| New-Richmond | 138 km (85.9 mi) | 2 hr 29 min |
Where Forillon National Park sits
Official Forillon National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Mingan Archipelago National Park
Limestone islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with sea stacks, seabirds, and Atlantic puffins.
- Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick coastal park of dunes, lagoons, bogs, and barrier islands on the Northumberland Strait.
- Pituamkek National Park
Barrier islands off northwestern PEI, co-managed with the Mi’kmaq. Dunes, archaeology, and shorebirds.
- Prince Edward Island National Park
North-shore dunes and beaches on PEI, including piping-plover habitat and the Green Gables landscape.
Common questions
Where is Forillon National Park?
Forillon National Park sits in QC, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Gaspé — about 20 min away.
When is the best time to visit Forillon National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.