Caribou in the Gaspésie - On top of the Mountains

High in the mountains of the Gaspésie its possible to climb right into a tundra environment. A climb to the summit of Mount Jacques Cartier takes one into an other worldly experience. As you climb the steep terrain the trees shrink in size and finally disappear, leaving only tiny alpine plants and lichen covered boulders. It is here, where the clouds brush the mountain tops a small herd of woodland caribou eke out a living on the sparse plant life.

Beginning the hike that will take us to the top of Mount Jacques Cartier.

On top Mount Jacques Cartier where caribou roam free and the clouds and mountain tops caress.

The Chic Choc Mountains - Named by the Mi’kmaq, its meaning "impenetrable barrier". Part of the Appalachian Mountains peaks reach as high as 1260 metres.

A rugged and beautiful terrain, where nature’s beauty remains untouched.

A pair of caribou pass close by, passing across the tiny alpine flora that sustains this endangered herd. The only herd of caribou south of the St Lawrence.