Research Projects in National Parks

The mission of Québec's national parks is essentially to protect the province's representative territories and outstanding natural legacy, while making them accessible for educational and recreational purposes.

To ensure the protection of national parks, we first need to know these territories. This means that we must continue to take inventories of and ensure follow-up on the parks rich plant and wildlife and their individual natural phenomena. Special attention is also given to the protection and promotion of the parks historic legacy. Ongoing revision of knowledge allows us to make enlightened decisions and to take considered action when planning developments or conducting certain activities.

The research results also contribute to the development of relevant and enriching discovery activities for visitors, who are increasingly aware of the mission of our national parks, of their intrinsic value and of their contribution to maintaining biodiversity in Québec.

You will find various examples of the research and acquisition of knowledge projects conducted in Québec's national parks. We hope that they will encourage you to learn more and incite you to take part in the many discovery activities offered in each of Québec's 22 national parks.

We're looking forward to seeing you soon, for a fresh look at nature.