August 8, 2025 Gaspé, Quebec Parks Canada
Today, the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Parks Canada are proud to inaugurate Um'tgi Wapg - Land of the Dawn, an immersive experience in traditional accommodation in Forillon National Park.
In addition to being a new tourism offering on the ancestral Mi'gmaq territory of Gespe'gewa'gi, this project marks a concrete step toward reconciliation. While August 9 marks the International Day of the Indigenous Peoples, it is part of the Reconciliation and Recognition of Rights Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park, particularly supporting the objectives related to the preservation and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
Located at the tip of Forillon National Park, near Cap-Bon-Ami, Um'tgi Wapg offers an immersive experience of traditional wigwam-inspired accommodation, where visitors will discover Mi'gmaq history, legends, cultural practices and spirituality through educational activities - such as making dream catchers according to Micmac moons and other interpretive activities related to the culture and territory. This site is a symbolic place for sun ceremonies, as it pays tribute to the beauty of the land and the history of the Mi'gmaq people who have lived there for thousands of years. Reservations will be open to the public starting in summer 2026.
An engine of viability, economic growth and cultural vitality
The Um'tgi Wapg project presents a distinctive new tourism offering in the Gaspésie region. Led by the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, this project promotes the development of Indigenous tourism, an essential lever in its sustainable development strategy.
As well as boosting the local economy, the project will create jobs for members of the community. Its integration into Forillon National Park is based on a strong synergy between the park's natural appeal and the richness of Mi'gmaq culture, offering visitors an experience rooted in the territory and supported by the community.
