Gaspésie... home to spectacular seascapes, mountains and crystal-clear rivers, as well as a vast array of activities and impressive cuisine drawn from the sea, land and forests. Discover the world’s most accessible Northern gannet colony, moose, whales and towering peaks reaching over 1,000 m in height. But best of all is Gaspésie’s legendary hospitality.
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The Gaspésie Tour abounds with sites steeped in history and remarkable natural attractions, from the rocher Percé to diverse wildlife.
Parc national de la Gaspésie
This vast park located in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula is the ideal spot for cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. It boasts numerous trails, where you can follow Rivière Sainte-Anne, discover Lac aux Américains or climb a mountain, such as Mont Jacques-Cartier, which features the second-highest summit in Québec.
Parc national de la Gaspésie boasts 25 peaks that are over 1,000 metres high.
There are also plenty of areas to enjoy backcountry skiing. The park’s Mountain School allows beginners to get acquainted with the sport with peace of mind by offering full equipment rentals and professional guides.
Exploring Gaspésie by snowmobile
This loop covers nearly 1,160 km and boasts landscapes featuring the sea, mountains, valleys, bays, cliffs and rivers. The northern trail hugs the St. Lawrence shore up to the peninsula’s point, where you can take in the gulf in all its splendour. The southern trail crosses fields and forests, where you’ll ride under snow-bent trees.
The Trans-Québec 5 trail wraps around the peninsula, featuring landscapes only accessible by snowmobile.
Not to be missed: the Chic-Chocs, the view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence from Mont-Saint-Pierre, rocher Percé, the view of Chaleur Bay from Mont Saint-Joseph in Carleton-sur-Mer and Mont Radar in La Rédemption. Have your camera at the ready!
The Chic-Chac
This is a top destination for backcountry skiers and the best spot east of the Rockies to practise the sport. Accompanied by a professional guide, you can take to the slopes on your own, in a snowcat or by helicopter.
Murdochville gets up to 7 metres of snow per year!
This recreational tourism business offers all-inclusive stays at chalets, cottages and private residences, as well as a restaurant and bar. Enjoy this unique experience with a festive vibe!
The Main Attractions of the Gaspésie
Explore the map of the region to discover its cities, towns, must-sees and unusual sites.
CityMatane
CityGaspé
CityPercé
CityCarleton-sur-Mer
CityCausapscal
GardenReford Gardens (Jardins de Métis)
Québec's national parkParc national de la Gaspésie
Museum / historic siteExploramer – Discovering the sea
National park of CanadaForillon National Park
Regional / municipal parkPercé UNESCO Global Geopark
AttractionsEating lobster (Maison du Pêcheur)
Québec's national parkParc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé
Industrial tourBioparc de la Gaspésie
Museum / historic siteSite historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac
Québec's national parkParc national de Miguasha, in Nouvelle
TrailInternational Appalachian Trail – Québec GR A1 (IAT-QC)
TrailStation de montagne sur mer de Mont-Saint-Pierre
Museum / historic sitePointe-à-la-Renommée lighthouse
Museum / historic siteGespeg Micmac Interpretation Site
Museum / historic siteMusée de la Gaspésie
Boat tourWhale watching cruise
Adventure and outdoor tourist providerCime Aventures
Museum / historic siteMusée acadien du Québec
RouteRoute des Belvédères
Adventure and outdoor tourist providerVia Ferrata de la Chute à Philomène