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| The directorship of the following establishments commit to allow their employees to participate in improvement workshops. Moreover, these establishments commit to offering to their costumers bilingual services and forms to express their comments to know their degree of satisfaction. The certified establishments promise to emphasize on regional products, to contribute to gaspesian culture and to give up-to-date information on products and tourism services of Gaspésie.
Photo: Motel Le Gaspésiana A view of the magnificent dining room now comletely and tastefully renovated and, for a faster meal, a restaurant featuring a varied menu at popular prices. Some 320 km (200 mi.) from Québec City and only 2 km from Mont-Joli Airport, Le Gaspésiana is located just a few meters away from the St.Lawrence River. It treats you to a stay in close harmony with nature.
 Photo: Louise Tanguay A national historic site, the Reford Gardens (Les Jardins de Métis) are internationally recognized as one of Canada's outstanding gardens. Covering more than 40 acres, the gardens are the creation of a passionate gardener and plant lover, Elsie Reford. Visitors to this verdant domain can admire the splendours of some 3,000 species and varieties of native and exotic plants in eighteen gardens. One of the highlights of any visit is Estevan Lodge, the 1887 37-room house built by Lord Mount Stephen as a fishing retreat. Today, it welcomes visitors to its dining rooms, museum and exhibitions. The museum explores the story of Elsie Reford and her summers spent salmon-fishing and gardening. The Villa also hosts an exhibition The Garden at Night featuring nocturnal photographs of gardens from around the world taken by Linda Rutenberg. Opening on June 21st, the 9th edition of the International Garden Festival, winner of the Hector Fabre prize in 2007, presents contemporary gardens created by artists, architects and landscape architects from around the world.  Photo: Louise Tanguay Spend an hour or a day in the gardens. Relax with a book on the veranda of Estevan Lodge or one of the many benches in the gardens. Discover the many works of art on the site. A pathway to the shoreline allows you to explore the beauties of the St. Lawrence River. Our chef offers various culinary opportunities: the table d"hôte in Estevan Lodge at lunchtime, tasting events on Friday evenings, Sunday brunches beginning at 10 a.m. (sometimes with music), and tea (on occasion accompanied by authors) on Sunday afternoons. Two cafés offer sandwiches and inexpensive light meals. The garden shop at the visitor centre offers a wide selection of specialized books, garden products, seeds and tools. The gift shop offers a choice of artisanal products. Hours: Open every day from May 31st to October 5th, 2008. The gardens open at 8:30 am and close at 6 pm in June and September (last admission at 5 pm) and 8 pm in July and August (last admission at 6 pm). Wheelchairs available (reservations suggested). To enjoy the gardens almost entirely to yourself, visit under the rain - umbrellas are available free of charge. Admission: Admission fees. Free for children 13 and under. Accommodation packages available with more than 50 hotels, motels, auberges and B&Bs in the area.
Only 15 minutes away from the Reford Gardens, Mon Jardin Secret covers an area of over 100,000 square feet. Thanks to its microclimate, this garden has over 3,000 varieties of plants that make many collectors envious. Streams and cascades create a surrounding that respects nature, for that matter, it is home to a wide diversity of birds. New: the identification of 500 plant species, the micropeatbog, the desert garden, the fruit gardens, the vegetable garden and the new shop where you will find unique souvenirs and some local products. Schedule: June 23rd to September 15th, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $12, taxes included.
Hiking A unique adventure: moose watching in the Chic-Chocs in its natural habitat. An outstanding guide‑interpreter guides you along an exceptional circuit, allows you to discover the king of the Gaspésie forests and knows how to demystify this relatively unknown animal for you. Kayaking Also, kite sale and introduction, transportation in the mountains, hikes on Mont Logan, bistro-bar, shows, and souvenir shop. Schedule: June 15th to September 15th, daily.
 Photo: Mathieu Dupuis, SÉPAQ
The park is open year‑round; however, some activities and services are provided on a seasonal basis. In the winter, skiing and snowshoeing excursions take place in a magical setting characterized by abundant snow. In the summer as in the winter, long excursions over several days in the backcountry allow you to discover sectors that are less traveled. A large variety of types of lodging are offered: campgrounds, cottages, shelters and the very renowned Gîte du Mont-Albert. This four-star inn offers comfortable rooms and cottages whose atmosphere encourages relaxation. The fine regional cuisine has, for that matter, greatly contributed to making it famous.
Winter activities Warning! Avalanches!
 Photo: Gîte du Mont-AlbertIn the heart of Gaspesie National Park Gîte du Mont-Albert is a magnificent 4-star hotel that offers its guests all the comforts of home, and more. Located in the mountain at the heart of Parc national de la Gaspésie, the hotel is renowned for its hospitality, fine cuisine featuring regional delicacies, and its unique scenery. Since the hotel opened in 1950, the Gîte's staff has been conveying to visitors their passion, respect and love for the hotel"s exceptional setting.
 Photo: Gîte du Mont-Albert When you arrive, they will be happy to give you information about the activities offered at the park. The picturesque atmosphere and the highs-mountains ambience of this generous natural environment will make your stay at the Gîte a moment of pure happiness. See also the Cottages section Activities on the premises
Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard We provide equipment and training. Bring your own boot, glass, food. Picnic area on site and two diamond saws for cutting your rock. You can also visit a small museum presenting minerals and gems and a gift shop. One of the best family activity!
Schedule: From June 14th to August 24th, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From August 25th to September 14th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average lenght of visit: 3 hours. Collection fee: $30/pers. visite and taxes included. Mine and exhibit visit: Adults : $8, children : $5, free for children (less than 6 years old), taxes included.
A reference when it comes to smoked fish and seafood. Their counter is not to be missed during the Gaspésie gourmet tour. Artisans and recipients of numerous prizes, two of which are prestigious national prizes. Smoked, salted, dried and marinated fish. Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-September to mid-October, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season.
We have four cozy, unpretentious rooms available, each with its own distinctive features. They do have one thing in common, though - you will be rocked to sleep by the gentle breaking of waves on the shore.
Nature lovers, rejoice! Depending on the season, you will enjoy easy access to hiking, ski and snowmobile trails, deep-sea and fly fishing, hanggliding, sailing and more. An Internet café is also at your disposal. Michel, Clarisse and the entire staff look forward to meeting you and extending their usual friendly welcome!
We have four cozy, unpretentious rooms available, each with its own distinctive features. They do have one thing in common, though - you will be rocked to sleep by the gentle breaking of waves on the shore.
Nature lovers, rejoice! Depending on the season, you will enjoy easy access to hiking, ski and snowmobile trails, deep-sea and fly fishing, hanggliding, sailing and more. An Internet café is also at your disposal. Michel, Clarisse and the entire staff look forward to meeting you and extending their usual friendly welcome!
 Photo: François Rivard  Schedule: May 26th to October 10th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees are requested from all the visitors of the park. Reduced rates for groups, youth and families. Admission is free for children under 6 years old and for certain organized youth groups. Annual passes for one specific park or for the Parcs Québec network are available. The fees give access to all sectors of the park.
Secteur historique Charles Robin (rue du Quai) Le Chafaud La Neigère Secteur île Bonaventure The high point of your visit is without doubt the sight of 250,000 birds nesting on the island. The colony of 120,000 Northern Gannets, the most important and accessible in the world, represents a unique spectacle. Moreover, in order to accommodate you, the Margaulx restaurant offers a healthy menu that is typically made up of sea products. Find out about the scheduling and the costs regarding the crossing from the private operators on Rue du Quai. Secteur rocher Percé
The Lelièvre, Lelièvre & Lemoignan processing plant, located by the sea, introduce you to a purely Gaspesian product: salted-dried codfish. The cod has been processed in this fashion for centuries in this region. A guided visit allows you to observe all the processing steps from the mezzanine integrated into the plant. Inside, you can retrace the whole history of this traditional process through various objects and images from different eras. This visit will help you understand how Gaspesians have evolved throughout the years while maintaining the same final product that is salted-dried codfish. You can also have access to fish flakes, displays that are lined up in fields where cod is dried by the sun and marine winds. There is also a fish market offering salted-dried products and other products. Schedule: June 15th to September 10th, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Closed on Sunday. Average length of Visit: 1 hour. Reservations recommended for groups. Admissions fees.
 Photo: Jean-Pierre HuardWitnessing to two centuries of history relating to that period of time of the Gaspé fishery, the Site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac is very impressionable with its eleven buildings. The largest being an all wood structure, the largest at that time in North America. With the prevailing atmosphere and the smell of the sea, "the walls tell their own story".
The bilingual guides, in period costume, will tell you about the two most important 18th and 19th century Jersey Island fishing companies "Robin" and "LeBoutillier". One may see the contruction of fishing boats, the making of fish nets and the work that was done at the forge and at the cooper's workshop. A new permanent exhibit, theatre skits, and a video on the history of the site is at your disposition which will permit you to know the history of how the fisheries developed in Eastern Canada. You will also find on the site a restaurant whose speciality is sea food, a souvenir boutique and a supervised play area for children. This summer visit Le site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac.  Entrance fees : Adults $7, seniors $6, students $5, families $15, groups (12 pers. ) $4.00, children under 6 : free.
 Photo: Guillaume Ste-Marie The Bioparc is the place in which to participate in the wildlife of the Gaspésie
Discover it now! Our activities The Bioparc de la Gaspésie offers a dynamic and varied interpretation program of competent naturalist-interpreters. Participate in our daily commentated activities that will allow you to discover the Gaspesian ecology from a different angle.
 Photo: Bioparc de la Gaspésie Watch for our nocturnal activities You will be transported in a fantasy world where the wildlife is absolutly omnipresent. Added to stories of bogeymen and other imaginary monsters, a very informative mini conference relating the secret night life of animals will keep everyone in excitement. A one chance of living a night experience on July 17th and 18th, 2008 and also August 16th 2008 at 9 p.m. at the Bioparc de la Gaspésie in Bonaventure.
What are feathers used for ? Find out this and much more as the Bioparc de la Gaspésie presents Our feathered friends, a travelling exhibit from Ottawa's Canadian museum of nature from June to October. Soar to great heights as a birdwatcher by visiting Our feathered friends. Our services
Open during the March break. Open daily from June 2nd to October 12th. June 2nd to 30th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from July 1st to August 23th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. From August 24th to October 12th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open upon reservation the remainder of the year.
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Photo: Michel Julien Bilingual services, guided visits in season or upon reservation. Book and souvenir counter. Art, art trade, handicraft and Gaspesian product shops on-site. Free: Wednesday nights from the end of June to end of August, outdoor shows by artists of the region and the Maritimes. Schedule: year-round. June 24th to early September, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early September to mid-October, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-October to early May, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early May to June 24th, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups.
Hiking
Come walk along the clearest river in Québec! More than 50 kilometres of waymarked trails. You will see cascades, waterfalls, lookouts and salmon pools. Campground located along the river. You have access to: shelter, picnic table, fire area, chemical toilets, and tent site. Shuttle and equipment transportation services. Other activities: canoeing, kayaking, health centre, restaurant, swimming and shows. Kayaking Schedule: June to September, daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Photo: Anick Loisel Travel to the heart of history by visiting the 24 buildings of this historic village, and relive the bicentennial history of descendants from the British Isles. Historic houses: military museum, art centre, forge, old school, Willett general store, post office, Gallant hardware store, antique furniture, interpretation platforms, handicarft shop, restaurant, hiking trails in a natural setting and access to the beach give you an unforgettable experience. Schedule: June 24th to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events: Village en fête on June 24th, June 28th and July 1st, animation, New Richmond Bluegrass on September 1st. Average length of Visit: 1 to 3 hours. Admission: adults $12; seniors and students $10; groups (10 people minimum) $8; families (children under 12 years old) $35. Reservations needed for groups.
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