Bulletins

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Double epidemic

Issued: June 16, 2026

New measures for visitor safety in forested areas

 

What:
Due to an ongoing double epidemic in the park reserve, namely the spruce budworm and the hemlock looper, severe defoliation of the forest has been observed. A large majority of the trees on the islands are affected, including around camping sites.

Some camping sites and trails will remain closed for the season, while the opening of others will be delayed. These closures will allow for tree cutting and installing infrastructure throughout the park reserve.

Visitors can expect a visually different landscape and should proceed with caution when using trails and campsites located in forested areas.

Location:

Fermetures de certaines zones
Status as of 2026 Area
Closed
  • Havre à Landry Campground (Île à la Chasse)
  • Anse des Noyés Campground and trail (Île du Havre)
  • part of Sentier des Falaises (Île Quarry)
Closed until July 3
  • Anse du Noroît Campground (Île Niapiskau)

Reason:
To ensure visitor safety in forested areas due to a double insect epidemic.

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