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.
Drive times from Forillon National Park
Forillon National Park sits close enough to Mingan Archipelago National Park, Kouchibouguac National Park, Pituamkek National Park, and Prince Edward Island National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
| Pituamkek National Park | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 15 min |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min |
Parks close by
- 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. Gaspé, about 12.2 km (7.6 mi) away — roughly 20 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Forillon National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.