The Sépaq of Tomorrow

Dear friends,

This is a big year for Sépaq as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!

40 years of history
40 years of conservation
40 years of accessibility to our territories
40 years of contribution to Québec society
And above all, 40 years of connection to nature!

For four decades, we have been taking care of these exceptional territories where Quebecers can escape, recharge their batteries, marvel at the world around them, and create unforgettable memories. The entire Sépaq team and I feel immense pride in what we have accomplished together.

This year also has a very special meaning for me. A year ago, I had the privilege of returning to work at Sépaq as President and CEO after an absence of almost eight years, during the course of which I had the opportunity to promote Québec in Canadian and international markets.

Like many of our team members, it is passion that drives my daily actions at Sépaq. I took my first steps in the organization as a student and front-line employee, then as a site manager, and later as a member of senior management.

The customers we welcome and the human richness that creates their experiences have always been of primary importance to me. Returning to this organization, which has forever remained close to my heart, reconnecting with its values and its committed teams, is also a reaffirmation of my commitment to the conservation and enhancement of our precious collective heritage.

As we blow out these 40 candles, the time has come to look to the future. What kind of Sépaq do we want for tomorrow? For me, the answer is clear: a modern organization that actively contributes to sustainable tourism so that future generations can also enjoy our magnificent territories and, in turn, look after them.

Our vision is based on essential pillars:

• Environmental: contributing to our regions' ecological services, to the preservation of natural environments, and to the reduction of Québec's carbon footprint.
• Social: contributing to the physical and psychological health of the population, to the development of healthy lifestyle habits, and to the pride of the people of Québec in their home territory and their natural heritage.
• Economic: contributing to the economic benefits for the regions and to the positioning of Québec as a world-class sustainable tourist destination.

And all this is possible thanks to you.

Visitors, partners, residents, local and Indigenous communities – you are all guardians of these territories. By choosing to visit a national park, wildlife sanctuary, or tourist establishment managed by Sépaq, by behaving responsibly in the great outdoors, and by sharing this passion, you are directly contributing to the fulfillment of an essential mission: taking care of nature for the benefit of all the people of Québec, now and in the years to come.

We are convinced that together we will have a concrete impact and create lasting value. Beyond connection, we want to inspire commitment to nature. Each and every one of us can ensure that the natural world remains a source of benefits, wonder, and pride.

Thank you for sharing our belief in this noble cause. We look forward to seeing you on a trail or by a lake near you!