Safety on land

Forillon National Park

The running water available in the park is sometimes designated as non-potable. We recommend that you bring your own supply.

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.
For your own safety, stay on the trails and behind fences and follow any posted instructions (trail closed, steep cliffs, risk of rockslide, and so on).

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.