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National Parks Day in Quebec

National Parks Day in Quebec

7 September 2017 à 12:00 am

Updated on 14 July 2023 à 12:02 pm

This Saturday, September 9, throughout the province, Québec’s national parks are open free of charge as part of Quebec National Parks Day. The event is free for everyone and will be the perfect opportunity to discover the parks. Simon Boivin, spokesperson for SEPAQ, says that all 24 parks are open to the public including the marine park:

Clip 1 – Simon Boivin

In our region, the closest national park is Plaisance. This Saturday, several activities will be held at Parc Plaisance to promote the serpentine turtle, the new animal that has become the emblem of the park:

Clip 2 – Simon Boivin

To listen to the interview between by Nathalie Vasiloff and Simon Boivin on the Quebec National Parks Day, click here.

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