February 18 to 25, 2012
February 16 to 23, 2013

The event, very demanding both physically and humanly, involves skiing on a distance of more than 300 kilometres in six days on waymarked trails in the mountain, along the sea or in the open country.

Even more, a place to celebrate and meet pleasant people; an absolute treasure of Gaspésie's winter tourism.

June 1 to 4, 2012

Eight edition of this sporting and cultural gathering that focuses on people that are 50 years old and older.

Competitions in over 20 disciplines (biking, swimming, petanque, golfing, bowling…).

Opening ceremony, cultural shows, banquet, and closing ceremony.

Registration from January to May.

A unique opportunity to share the vitality of those who are 50 and over.

June to September 2012

Evolutionary contemporary work of art circuit that integrate horticultural and durable elements on the enchanting site of the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor. Through a contest or upon invitation, artists create the new gardens in front of visitors.

Obtain a free copy on-site of the Guide pratique pour une visite autonome  (a guide for a self-guided visit) or simply visit the Web site of the town of New Richmond. Les Jardins sur la baie; when art and nature become one...

From June 22 to September 30, 2012

From June 22, the International Garden Festival presents twenty conceptual gardens by leading designers from around the world. The theme of the 13^th edition of the Festival is "secret gardens".

On exhibit are some of the most imaginative gardens to be seen anywhere, enough to excite the cultural tourist and offering a giant playground of interactive spaces for children and families. 

June 23 and 24, 2012

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 story-tellers and musicians between the wharf and the Percé Rock. 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 24 to July 3, 2012

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.

June 28 to July 1, 2012

A North American rally car 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.

In 2007, the Rallye received the special Pole-Position Magazine prize rewarding them for their excellence in motor sport event organization in Canada.

July 7 to September 8, 2012

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

Animation and restaurant services on-site.

Every Saturday during the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor.

July 7 and 8, 2012

North American cycling competition sanctionned by the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes, followed by the 140-kilometre Cyclo-Sportive, on July 10, at the heart of the Chic-Chocs, from New Richmond to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

July 7 to 14, 2012

The first edition of the Traversée de la Gaspésie on wheels will be presented in the summer of 2012.

Participants will travel all the way around the peninsula, covering 100 km on average per day.