Come discover one of the Charlevoix’s treasures, le Parc national des Grands-Jardins - designated by UNESCO as the core of the World Biosphere Reserve – and a genuine jewel. The special flora and fauna found at this altitude make this site one of the most unique of its kind. Who would ever have thought it possible to walk through taiga less than an hour’s drive from Québec City? That’s one of the special features of Les Grands-Jardins - visitors are amazed by the multitude of ecosystems characteristic of Northern Québec found from one end of the park to the other. Numerous discovery activities are led by park wildlife rangers in summer - join them to learn the benefits of forest fires on vegetation regeneration, find out more about the black bear and caribou, or fall under the charm of the extraordinary world of lichens. Each season brings a wealth of new outdoor activities to enjoy, from hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking to skiing and snowshoeing. Le Parc national des Grands-Jardins also enjoys an envious reputation for trout fishing. The favourite destination of anglers for over a century, it features only native fish, to the great delight of connoisseurs. A number of cabins, huts and campsites are for rent, allowing visitors to spend one or more nights in the forest.