Jacques Cartier Provincial Park — Park in Alberton

Reviews of Jacques Cartier Provincial Park

• Tyler

  Added 2016.05.10

  I wanted an inexpensive vacation and decided to go camping at Jacques Cartier. One of the most compelling reasons to stay here is it is a mere 30 minutes north of Quebec City, so I was able to spend my days site-seeing in the city before heading "home" to my tent at night. Truly a best-of-both-worlds experience. The park itself - with its mountains, forests and river - is stunning. My campsite provided excellent privacy, although the gravel surface requires good padding for sleeping comfortably. I have camped in many state and national parks in the USA, but I was impressed by the "comfort station" at JC, which was modern and largely free of the nasty creepy-crawlies I've come to expect, and it was nice and clean; indeed, I observed that every morning a team of staff members came and cleaned it. I also had an enjoyable and enlightening conversation with the fellow working at the welcome station about the political and social environment in Canada vs. the USA. Canada remains one of my favorite countries to visit, and camping at a provincial park is a great way for an American to get to know the locals while enjoying the country's natural wonders.
• Wyatt

  Added 2015.09.09

  Loved camping right by the water and you meet nice people there too. We extended our stay.
• Bria

  Added 2015.02.08

  Sites are very close to the beach, ensure your camping gear can withstand strong winds. Online map made it seem there was more shelter for some sites then there actually is. Would definitely go back but now know which sites we will choose and would not leave canopy up on quite windy days. Beach is beautiful and great for relaxing and walking. There are life guards and an activity center for kids with activities organized during the day.
• Luis

  Added 2014.01.27

  Beautiful beach side campsite. Some sites are 10m from the ocean. It's small so could fill up quick on weekends
• Joseph

  Added 2013.09.19

  AMAZING SUNRISE!! The one thing I didn't enjoy was that the beach beside our campsite wasn't clean. However, the campsite itselft was fantastic! There is a 24/7 clean bathroom with a shower. In addition to an outdoor sink to do the dishes. Call a head of time and check if they allow fires. When we went there was a fire warning for the area.