Forillon - Backcountry

forillon - backcountry

Parks Canada
QC · reservable

what to expect

Forillon: naturally vibrant! Come and admire the landscapes during a hike and immerse yourself in the history of Forillon National Park. Watch the whales in Gaspé Bay while fishing for your meal at the end of the Grande-Grave wharf.

the basics

drive from edmonton
45.3h · 3394 km
drive from calgary
46.6h · 3498 km
drive from vancouver
55.6h · 4171 km

stay options nearby

independent operators within search radius. campsearch may earn a commission on these links — see disclosure.

private campgrounds
camp at a private site

small farms, glamping, off-grid sites listed on Hipcamp near forillon - backcountry.

browse hipcamp
hotel nearby
not camping after all?

hotels and inns near forillon - backcountry when plans change.

check booking.com

what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to forillon - backcountry. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about forillon - backcountry

how far is forillon - backcountry from edmonton?
Forillon - Backcountry is 3394 km from Edmonton — approximately a 45.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at forillon - backcountry?
Yes. Forillon - Backcountry is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of forillon - backcountry.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from parks canada + open sources

give back to this place

volunteer at parks canada

Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

see how to help →