Mont-Albert: Mont Albert

Mont-Albert occupies the Sainte-Anne River valley in the Chic-Choc Mountains of Quebec’s Gaspésie region. It lies within Parc national de la Gaspésie, a protected mountain area established in 1937. Nearby Mont Albert rises to 1,151 metres, with a broad summit plateau that draws hikers into terrain above the conifer forest. Alpine tundra, rugged slopes and highland streams distinguish this part of the Gaspé Peninsula. The park also protects the vulnerable Gaspésie woodland caribou, the only caribou population south of the St. Lawrence River. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Gaspésie and Quebec.

Quebec has served as a French-speaking heartland within Canada since the 17th century. This vast province stretches from the St. Lawrence River valley to the subarctic north, and the coordinates here lie in its extensive Canadian Shield interior. Boreal forest, lakes, wetlands and rock outcrops shape this sparsely settled part of northern Quebec, where waterways are central to travel and seasonal life. French is Quebec’s official language, while Indigenous nations maintain enduring ties to territories across the province. Quebec City’s historic centre, founded in the early French colonial era, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of northern Quebec.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.