Reviews

R M

We stayed at Parc National Dubique in Quebec, booking a yurt in the Tolombo area. The yurt itself was fairly clean, though it could have been better. We faced a lot of bees and bugs, which became quite annoying as there’s no screen on the door. Do note that you’ll need to bring your own bedding since blankets and sheets aren't provided. The park lacks some basic amenities that would make the experience more comfortable, especially considering the cost. There’s no shower in the yurt area; instead, there's a small, shared shower at the reception that's dark, has a noticeable odor, and limits you to a quick four-minute wash. It felt uncomfortable, and given the price, we expected a bit more convenience. There’s also no private washroom. A shared one is available, but it lacks a sink, and there’s no running water. We had to wash our hands, dishes, and even brush our teeth with very cold water outside. While the lack of facilities was a bit challenging, the park did provide ample firewood both inside and outside the yurt, which was very generous. On the positive side, the dishes and cooking utensils were provided, and it was convenient to have a refrigerator—though without a freezer, which was unusual. Staff occasionally drive by, and if you’re lucky to catch them, you can ask them to stop to answer questions or provide anything you need. They were very kind and respectful, though communication was a bit tricky as they spoke only French, so we used a translator. Overall, we enjoyed our stay despite these challenges. The park is conveniently located, though its proximity to the highway does mean occasional noise from passing cars. Staying in October, we found the yurt a bit too chilly at night, as the heater was quite small, so winter stays might be particularly cold. While the experience had its charms, we felt it was a bit pricey for the limited facilities. However, if you’re well-prepared for a rustic stay, it’s still a pleasant spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Susan Schwaderer

Beautiful park. We stayed in Macreuse Campground, Site 14 - a back-in site with 30 amp power hook-up and water hook-up. The Macreuse Campground is adjacent to the highway, so expect some road noise. Not too much at night. Staff was helpful. Nice to be close to the wonderful hiking trails and water front. Rate includes daily park entrance fee. Campground is open and would benefit by some tree plantings, but site were generously spaced.

Tomo

We stayed at Parc Bic for 3 days. We had a wonderful stay. Full of activities to do. Contactless check in, able to drive directly to the campsite. The only thing we didn't like, most campsites are wide open and lack privacy. Our campsite was close to the highway that you can hear cars and trucks going by. They have many clean bathroom/shower houses and kitchen sinks to wash dishes. We loved the hike. The low tide was 10:38 and we started our hike at 10:30 to Cap-à-l' Original. It was a beautiful hike, but challenging due to the rocky terrain. Not recommended to hike with small children. Our teenage children loved it. It took about 50 mins to Cap-à-l' Original from P2 parking lot. P1 was already full when we arrived. Recommend to go there early in the morning. Parking at P2 will add 10 minutes of extra walk to the start point of the trails. After we finished our lunch at the Cap-à-l' Original's beach, we took Le Contrebandler and Les Escallers to Le Scoggan. Pretty easy hike trails in the forest under shades. Then, we took La Pinède to the look out point. The view was breathtaking. The trail had multiple ups and downs to the look out spot. Moderate hike, not much shades. Then we took the rest of Scoggan and went back to P2. It took us 3.5 hr to complete the 10 km, including the lunch break. We also booked a kayaking tour @16:00. The meeting spot is 5 minute drive from Park Bic camp ground. We were hoping to see some seals, but we saw none..,but the sensory was spectacular. It was a super windy afternoon that we used tandem kayaks. The sunset was 20:08 and the sky was just beautiful when we were heading back to the shore. There is an excellent sunset watching spot right at the shore as well. A grocery store is only 8 minutes away by car. Convenient but pricey grocery store.

Gabie.thefriendlyghost

Very beautiful. A lot of different trails. Some harder and some great to bring kids and dogs. You need to check for the tide in advance, some trails are not easily accessible when the water level is high in the morning. In the early afternoon when the water is at the lowest you can easily walk around (bring good shoes you don't mind getting muddy!") La ferme Rioux is a great spot to access it by the beach. "Le grand tour" is definitely a must but a little difficult. For an easier one, I recommend "la Champlain" it's not too hard and dog friendly. The view at the top is wonderful, there's a nice observation deck with a few tables and benches and a toilet at the top.

Alex V Roy

Beautiful area! Almost feels like the ocean! We had lots of fun with the kids. We went on the bike trail which is awesome! You can go anywhere by using it. Only thing is that a lot of the sites are on an old farm, so basically no trees and totally exposed to the weather.

Sahana Cadersa

One of the most beautiful places I've seen on earth. Loved the landscape with high tide and low tide. The rock formations were stunning climbing along the cliffs. Breath taking. Made me love Quebec. This is a must visit, a true gem. So clean as well. Full of herons and seals!

Laurent Delarue

Exceptional scenery. Bic is a unique national park. Wildlife is really abundant and we were lucky to see a fox. Other visitors saw a group of seals. Camping there in a yurt was a great experience too.

Jon Fleig

Outstanding St. Lawrence River shore ecosystem, including a colony of common seals. Excellent cycling, hiking, and kayaking experiences for the whole family. Enthusiastic and helpful staff, especially Jean-Marc. Bloc sanitaire clean and well equipped (at least at Camping Tombolo). Level campsite.

Yanic Szoghy

The landscape is amazing. The camping experience is horrible. It's beside a busy highway, no wooded area. Very poor campground. They call themselves pet friendly, but you can't do anything or go anywhere with your dog. Very disappointed!

S S

Beautiful park to see wild seals! Good facilities as well. 20 mins driving to a town with plenty of restaurants and stores. The only downside is the camp ground is either very close to the high way or beside the beach, which could be noisy or very windy for a tent, but should be OK for a camper. BTW the shower is coin operated. 4 quarters get you 4 minutes. Seashore is beautiful!