Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, a must magical experience!

The Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook has been named a “tourist wonder“ in the Eastern Townships, according to a survey by Leger Marketing. The goal was to identify seven “wonders“ among the most appreciated by Quebecers in each of the province‘s tourist regions. The Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook ranked first. The Park is a non–profit organization welcoming more than 270,000 visitors annually. A major tourism player in the Eastern Townships region, it offers customers outdoor activities in all seasons: Foresta Lumina, crossing the longest suspension bridge in North America, hiking trails, mountain biking/fatbiking and snow scooter, camping, an escape game and activities for all seasons.

Certificate of excellence TripAdvisor Canada - Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

Our mission

To develop, maintain, improve, and make accessible Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook’s infrastructures within its natural environment and attractive tourism perspective.

Awards and Recognitions – Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

  • GreenStep, Gold Certification, 2024–2027

  • Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

  • lespagesvertes.ca, 2-star distinction out of 3, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

  • Sustainable Engagement Award presented by the SADC of the Coaticook region, 2024.

  • Gala Mérite Entreprenariat Estrien, finalist in the Sustainable Tourism category, 2024

  • Gala de l’Excellence de Coaticook, finalist “Eco-Responsible Business,” 2024

  • Excellence Certificate – Trip Advisor Canada – 2018

  • Tripadvisor Hall of fame, 2019

  • Winner of the “Prix coup coeur du jury” at the event “Salon des meilleures pratiques d’affaires” organized by Mouvement québécois de la qualité

  • Coaticook’s Excellence Gala, 2017, Winner of the “Builder” Award

  • Coaticook’s Excellence Gala, 2017, winner of the “Radiance” award

  • Qualified by Aventure Ecotourisme Québec, 2016-2017

  • Camping of the Year, 2nd position

  • Prix Excellence Plein Air 2018 – Aventure Écotourisme Québec/Parcs régionaux du Québec – Developmental and Innovation Award finalist for contribution to industry development and growth while developing partnerships with external resources
  • 4 star certified campground
  • Certified Welcome to Cyclists by Vélo Québec
  • Certified by Rando Québec
  • Employee or Volunteer of the Year 2016
  • Québec’s Tourism Awards “Accommodation – Campgrounds”, 2006
Finaliste 2e place catégorie Camping de l'année selon Camping Québec 2016 - Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook
employé ou bénévole de l'année selon Camping Québec 2016 - Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook
Gagnant du lauréat régionale des Grands prix du tourisme Québécois 2006, catégorie Hébergement et camping, selon le Ministère du Tourisme Québec - Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

Awards and Recognition – Foresta Lumina

  • Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice, 2022, 2021, 2020

  • Best Quality Leadership Award presented by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) – 2018

  • Prix Excellence Plein Air 2018 – Aventure Écotourisme Québec/Parcs régionaux du Québec – Developmental and Innovation Award finalist for contribution to industry development and growth while developing partnerships with external resources.

  • Canadian Tourism Award – Finalist in the innovation category 2015 & 2016
  • THEA AWARD, 2015 “Interactive International Attraction of the Year, Limited Budget” awarded by Themed Entertainment Association in California. An international recognition honoring excellence and major innovations under the entertainment industry theme.
  • Coda Work Award, 2015. Highlights design projects that demonstrate most successful integration of art in an interior, architectural, public space.
  • Grand Prix Numix Innovation of the Canada Media Fund 2015, and “Cultural Production – Immersive Projection” by the Multimedia Producers’ Association.
  • Gala Reconnaissance Estrie 2015 / “Non-profit organization”, awarded by the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce.
  • Mérite estrien 2014 – Caroline Sage / “Business and Development”, awarded by the daily La Tribune.
  • Coup d’Éclat Awards! 2014 / “New original product or activity – Tourist Attraction or Corporation”, awarded by the Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec and Festivals et Événements Québec.

Media

For additional information in regards to media, interviews, press releases, photos and / or videos, please contact us at 819 849-2331 or at jpetit@gorgedecoaticook.qc.ca.

Sponsorship

Each year, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook including Foresta Lumina and Parc Découverte Nature gets involved in its local community by sponsoring numerous different activities and/or organizations. To apply, please complete the sponsorship request. Please note that the sponsorship request must be in product only. No cash sponsorship will be granted.

Complete a sponsorship request