June 22 to September 29, 2013

The 14^th edition of the International Garden Festival will feature 27 gardens (the largest number ever) by designers from Montréal, Toronto and Winnipeg and from the United States, Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

The Festival is also presenting extra-mural gardens on the Place de la Dauversière and at the Mosaïcultures Internationales at the Montréal Botanical Garden. We will also be presenting gardens in the nearby communities of Sainte-Flavie and Mont-Joli.

Launched in 2000, the International Garden Festival takes place on a site adjacent to the historic gardens. A unique forum for innovation and experimentation, the Festival has presented more than 130 gardens by over 500 designers from fourteen countries over the past decade. This artistic event allows visitors to discover inspiring spaces bringing together the visual arts, architecture, design, the landscape, and nature.

June 23 and 24, 2013, Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, rue du Quai.

Percé offers a unique outdoor Saint-Jean celebration on a magnificent heritage site, in a huge natural amphitheatre.

Imagine three bonfires on the beach with storytellers and musicians between the wharf and the Rocher Percé. Simply magical!

Discover a bursting program in the spirit of the living heritage: blue bazaar, various shows, baignade des Braves, hiking rallye, local product tasting.

June 27 to 29, 2013

A North American car rally competition where more than 40 modified cars test their speed and skills on gravel roads and on specially built sites.

Unique event in Eastern Québec.

Visit the Web site to find out about the location of spectator facilities and all schedule details.

This Rallye has received the special Pole-Position Magazine prize rewarding them for their excellence in motor sport event organization in Canada.

June 27 to July 6, 2013 (31^st edition)

International artistic event presenting new artists and professionals of francophone song.

In a friendly atmosphere, about 15 shows and training workshops are offered, both in Grande-Vallée and Petite-Vallée.

It is a golden opportunity to immerse oneself in music in a maritime environment.

Award of Festivals and events, operating budget between $300 000 to $1M 2013.

July 6 to 13, 2013

The Traversée de la Gaspésie on wheels is a week for discovering the Gaspésie while biking, in a festive and fun atmotphere.

An all-inclusive starring warm encounters and happiness.

July 10 to September 11, 2013, in 13 municipalities.

These gatherings are an event during which photographs exhibits are presented in 13 host municipalities of the Gaspésie.

Visit the Gaspésie in order to discover these works of art exhibited outside in a unique setting.

Event favourising mingling and artistic creation.

Projections, demonstrations and conferences.

From August 15 to 20, the professionnal week brings together photographers and journalists.

July 13 to September 14, 2013

Outdoor market offering regional agri-food products as well as works by Gaspesian artists and artisans.

Animation and food services on-site.

• Schedule: All summer long: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parc de la Pointe-Taylor.

July 17 to August 14, 2013

Fifth edition of Casavant organ concerts at the Notre-Dame de Paspébiac church with guest organists renowned in Canada or internationally.

• Schedule: Wednesday evening.

July 19 to 28, 2013

The Festi-Balle is one of the most important softball tournament in Québec with the best provincial teams in three categories.

Family area with animation, exhibitors, shows, local product tasting, wilderness camping.

New: volleyball tournament outside the stadium, a true sport and family-oriented village.

July 20 2013

Cycling and hiking enthusiasts are invited to ride in the streets of the village during this cycling tour.

Participatory and non-competitive event with many door prizes.

Profits given to the Mont-Saint-Pierre community development fund.