Forillon National Park
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Forillon National Park is located on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec. The park includes forests, sea coast, salt marshes, sand dunes, cliffs, and the northern end of the Appalachians. Created in 1970, Forillon was the first national park in Quebec. It covers 244 km2.
The word forillon is thought to have referred to a flowerpot island or sea stack which used to be a landmark in the area but has since collapsed into the ocean.
The park includes nesting colonies of sea birds. Whales, seals, black bears, moose, and other woodland animals can also be seen.
External links
- Forillon National Park of Canada (http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/qc/forillon/index_e.asp)