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SUMMARY:Jacques-Cartier Adventure Day for Newcomers!
DESCRIPTION:This is a one-time event\, so you don’t really want to miss out on it! \n  \n  \nThe rabaska activity is NOT suitable for children under 6 years of age. \nSince this is going to be the only occasion that we are going to visit this park in the summer\, we are also opening 10 spots for those interested in simply catching a ride with us\, or if for example in your family you have a child under 6 years old (and cannot participate in the rabaska activity). There is a limited capacity for the rabaska and hike guided tours. \nFor more information about the Jacques-Cartier National Park*\, visit their website. On this link\, you can also find more information about the trails and other activities to do while at the park. \n  \nWHAT’S INCLUDED \n\nTransportation from our offices (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) to the park (103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, QC G3C 2T5). We will stop at km 10\, at the Discovery Centre to pick up the guides and for a quick bathroom break. Then\, we will continue driving until we reach km 18\, where the rabaska activity will take place.\nA guided rabaska (type of boat) descent on the Jacques-Cartier river\, lasting from 1h to 1h15.\nA guided hike (l’Aperçu)\, with a duration of 1 hour.\nEntrance fees to the park.\nLife jackets DURING the rabaska activity. If you choose to practice another nautical activity\, it is your responsibility to rent one yourself.\n\nNOT INCLUDED \n\nMeals and/or snacks. Each participant must plan and bring their own lunches (sandwiches\, salads\, etc.) as well as their snacks and water.\nAny other activity at the park (equipment rental\, other nautical activities\, etc.).\nAccessories like raincoats\, sunblock\, hats\, etc.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nPlease read the information about the rabaska activity here: Description Rabaska au fil de l’eau_groupe \nThe information is provided by the SÉPAQ in French\, but you can copy and paste the text into an online translator tool\, for example Google Translate. \n \n  \n*In Québec\, provincial parks are called national parks. \n 
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/jacques-cartier-adventure-day-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Newcomers Snowshoeing Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors even in the winter?!\n  \nYou’ve been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?\n  \n\nVEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!\n  \n\nWe only have 15 snowshoes for adults and a 5for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!\n  \n ***This visit is not guided.***  \nParticipants are free to choose the trail of their preference. \n  \nWe are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nWe will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance.  Once there\, you can choose the activities you would like to do\, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM. Hiking sticks are optional\, and not provided by VEQ. \nEvery passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride. \nClick here to see the list of trails open for the season\, difficulty\, length\, type of trail (roundtrip or loop)\, estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm) \nPlease remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike\, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes\, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map\, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free. \nMore websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring: \nWhat to wear winter hiking \nSnowshoeing Checklist \nSnowshoe Gear Checklist \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/newcomers-snowshoeing-excursion/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Under the Giant Rocks Guided Tour for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Let curiosity lead your way! This off-trail guided activity takes you on a one-hour impressive path\, surrounded by ancient boulders\, rocks\, and minerals\, all while learning about them. \nIf you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 8:45 AM\, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Upon arrival\, we can have a quick pit stop (bathroom only)\, then hop on the bus again\, which will take us to a further location\, where the tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. The interpretive tour will take one hour to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre\, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area\, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river.  We will head back to Québec City at 2:15 PM. \nThis activity is recommended for kids 6 years or older. Adult participants are warned that this activity will be conducted in tight\, closed\, and sometimes dark spaces (squeezing between boulders for example). Please consider all this before confirming your attendance.  For a better idea of what to expect\, you can watch this video. \nVEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants\, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks)\, then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. Should you have ANY QUESTIONS\, please feel free to email María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca. \n*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)* \nWhat to bring: \nComfortable shoes and clothes\, water\, snacks/lunch\, a change of clothes in case it rains\, and your smile! \n  \n \n  \n  \n*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/under-the-giant-rocks-guided-tour-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Hike for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently* moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nIf you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 10:45 AM\, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. The tour is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The interpretive tour will take two hours to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre\, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area\, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river.  We will head back to Québec City at 3:15 PM. \nA naturalist guide will take us on a two-hour hike through the Les Cascades trail. It is categorized as an easy trail\, perfect for beginners\, a leisure walk\, families\, or sightseers\, with a length of only 4 km. \nVEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants\, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks)\, then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. \nWhat to bring: \nComfortable shoes and clothes\, water\, snacks\, a change of clothes in case it rains\, your smile! \n  \n*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)* \n*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/interpretive-hike-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Newcomers Snowshoeing Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors even in the winter?!\n  \nYou’ve been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?\n  \n\nVEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!\n  \n\nAll you need to do is email María Castro (newcomers@veq.ca) and sign up.\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nWe only have 10 snowshoes for adults and a similar amount for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!\n  \n  \nWe are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nWe will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00 from where we will head first to Pascal le Boulanger*\, a must-stop among hikers heading to the iconic national park. At the bakery\, you can get your lunch to go in case you forgot to prepare one or simply indulge with one of their famous pastries. After this quick stop\, the bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance.  Once there\, you can choose the activities you would like to do\, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM. \nEvery passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride. \nClick here to see the list of trails open for the season\, difficulty\, length\, type of trail (roundtrip or loop)\, estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm) \nPlease remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike\, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes\, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map\, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free. \nMore websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring: \nWhat to wear winter hiking \nSnowshoeing Checklist \nSnowshoe Gear Checklist \n*at your own cost\, VEQ will not pay for purchases made here
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/newcomers-snowshoeing-excursion-2/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A day trip for newcomers to the Jacques-Cartier National Park
DESCRIPTION:Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nThe bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Each passenger must have purchased his/her day pass in advance. To get your daily pass to the park\, click here. Once Maria has confirmed your seat and you have purchased your ticket\, please send her the QR code\, so the park’s staff can easily scan them all together the morning of the trip at the park’s entrance. If you have difficulties purchasing your ticket\, please feel free to communicate with María\, she’ll gladly assist you. If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. \nOnce there\, you can choose the activities you would like to do\, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration*. We will leave the park at 3:15 PM. \nEvery passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride. \nTrail name: difficulty\, length\, type of trail (roundtrip or loop)\, estimated duration* (it all depends on one’s rhythm) \n\nL’Aperçu : Easy\, 2.2 km (loop)\, 45-60 min\nLes Cascades : Easy\, 4 km (loop) 1.5 h\nLa Rivière-Sautauriski : Easy\, 4\,8 km 1.5 h\nLes Coulées : Intermediate\, 10\,4 km (loop) 3.5 h\nLe Draveur Sud: Intermediate\,(roundtrip)\, 14.8 km 5 h\nL’Escarpement : Hard\, 9.2 km (roundtrip)\, 3.5 h\n\nPlease remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike\, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes\, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested Day hiking checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map\, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free. \nOther activities: \nIt is also possible to practice canoeing\, kayaking\, or fishing at the park. However\, reservation might be required and fishing gear is not available for rent\,  you would have to bring your own fishing equipment as well as count with the corresponding fishing permits. You are allowed to bring your own inflatable boat\, remember though\, that it is MANDATORY for all to wear a life jacket when practicing water sports in the river (depending on availability\, you may borrow one at the Discovery Centre). The park has several spots where it is possible to picnic or simply relax. \nCanoe/boat: Only with reservation by phone (Call Centre): \n1-800-665-6527 (toll-free number\, Canada and the United States only)\n418-704-8217 (if you wish to contact one of our customer service advisors with your cell phone)\n00 800 4008 0011 (toll-free number\, international) \n\nOther activities for children.\nThe majority of the activities take place in the morning and are first-come\, first-served basis. \nSous les roches géantes is the only activity that requires registration by phone (418) 848-3169 ext. 6.  It is $17 per family\, of 2 adults and 3 children maximum. \nThere are two groups available: \n\nFrom 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM\nFrom 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (remember that the departure from the park is scheduled at 3:15 PM)\n\n***VEQ will provide the transportation for FREE\, entrance fees and other activities are NOT covered by VEQ*** \n  \nContact María Castro\, Newcomers Coordinator if you wish for more information or visit the park’s website. \n. \n(418) 683-2366 ext. 225  or newcomers@veq.ca \n 
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/a-day-trip-for-newcomers-to-the-jacques-cartier-national-park/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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