Day 4 - Parc National du Bic

Length of Stay: 4 nights

Visited: 15-19 August 2023

Today is going to be a better day I can feel it. And I was right. We arrived at Parc National du Bic which is located about 23 kms southwest of Rimourski. We set up, had a quick lunch, took the dogs for a walk, and then we started to explore. Even though it is called Parc National it is in fact not a national park but a Quebec provincial park. The park is 33.2 square kms located on the south shore of the St Lawrence River. Bic was established as a park in 1984. The highest point is Pic Champlain at 346 metres or 1,135 ft.  Walking the dogs can be tricky since this park is extremely strict . They can only be walked in the camping area where we are which is not a large area. The only other place is Pic Champlain trail, more on that later.

Up and above the campground fees in Quebec you must purchase a daily pass at $9.55 per person or an annual pass(good for 1 year at $86.00 per person). I bought an annual pass for each of us before leaving home.

There are 2 visitors centers located in the park. One at Riviere-du-Sud-Ouest just across the road from where we are camping and the other at Ferme Rioux.

Riviere-du-Sud-Ouest

Ferme Rioux

When we arrive at a large park we always like to get the lay of the land meaning find out where everything is. I also look at trails to see which ones best suit us. With maps and information in hand we returned to the trailer to have an early supper, campfire, and relax.

View from our trailer

View from our trailer