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Forillon National Park
Forillon National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1974, covering 217 km² (84 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 217 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- YGP · 17 km
Nearest airports to Forillon National Park
- 1 YGP17 kmstraight line
- 2 YPN104 kmstraight line
- 3 YVB123 kmstraight line
More about Forillon National Park
Forillon National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 217 km² (21,700 ha) — about 2.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #38 largest national park in Canada (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Forillon National Park
The closest airport is Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (YGP), about 17 km away — around 22 minutes by car; alternatively Port-Menier Airport (YPN, 104 km). Other national parks within reach include Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve (151 km²), Kouchibouguac National Park (239 km²), Pituamkek National Park Reserve and Prince Edward Island National Park (27 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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