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• Discover 5 Gaspesian ecosystems 
• More than 30 animal species
• More than 70 plant species 
• Animation with naturalist-interpreters

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.

• Commentated tours
• Feeding tour of the animals
• Snack for the animals
• Thematic activities on the fauna and flora
• Puppet show

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 17^th and 18^th, 2008 and also August 16^th 2008 at 9 p.m. at the Bioparc de la Gaspésie in Bonaventure.

 

Our feathered friends

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

• Souvenir boutique
• Air-conditioned snack bar
• Large free parking
• Picnic tables
• Wheelchair accessible
• Bilingual services

Schedule

Open during the March break. Open daily from June 2^nd to October 12^th. June 2^nd to 30^th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from July 1^st to August 23^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. From August 24^th to October 12^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open upon reservation the remainder of the year.

Rates (taxes included)

• Adult: $12.50
• Senior (65 years and over): $11.25
• Child (13 to 17 years old): $8.75
• Child (4 to 12 years old): $6.25
• Family (2 adults and 2 children): $34.00 (additional child: $5.00)
• Free for children 3 years old and less

Average duration of a visit: 2 hours

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Visit the new CANAP, the Carrefour national de l'aquaculture et des pêches, in Grande-Rivière. 

Innovative, the CANAP stands out, starting with its audacious architecture, in harmony with its environment.  

 

The CANAP is a window on marine sciences, aquatic species and trades of the sea.  

Photo: Jacques GrattonYOU WILL FIND:  

• Aquatic product tastings
• « Under the Sea » theme park
• Giant aquarium
• Touch pool
• Breeding laboratory
• Multimedia presentations
• Guided visits, in English or French

 

 

DIVE IN WITH US! 

Come and discover the marine ecosystems and their animal, plant and microscopic species!  

Interpretation panels guide and inform you all along your visit. Our guides are there to add extra information and to answer your questions. 

 

 OUR SERVICES: 

• Boutique
• Free spacious parking
• Park and picnic areas by the shore
• Wheelchair accessible

Schedule: Seven days a week from June 7^th
to September 12^th, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Average length of guided visit: 90 minutes

Admission fees 

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Photo: Michel JulienVisit the official site (since 1988) of the Wind Energy Interpretation Centre.

Observe the highest vertical axis windmill in the world and the first most important windmill park east of Canada, Le Nordais.Guided tours of the interior structure of the vertical axis windmill. See how this particular technology works. Learn about the windmill's history and its specific goals. Discover the meaning of "Eole".

Photo: Éole Cap-Chat

Wind energy
· is clean, economical and eternally renewed; once transformed, is an excellent alternative source of energy
· accessible throughout the world; tested in the past, overlooked and now rediscovered with success;
· helps to reduce gas emitted waste into our atmosphere, consequently, applying Kyoto's Convention requirements against global-warming towards a safer environmental future.

Photo: Éole Cap-Chat

Open
From June 20 to September 20, daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Minimum length of visit: 60 minutes. Entrance fees apply, reservations required for groups.

Access
The site is located at Cap-Chat West, the Route du village du Cap is perpendicular to the Route 132. You will find a reception office at the entrance of the site, facing the parking.

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The Centre d'interprétation du cuivre offers a scientific and captivating exhibit presenting the world of copper through a discovery gallery. Then, put on a miner"s suit, with its hat and light, and accompanied by a guide, go down into the real Miller’s gallery. You enjoy unique sensations? Experience total darkness. When you return to the surface, with a guide, you can take a shuttle to the industrial site, and from there, you are invited to discover a windmill that is part of the most important windmill installations in Canada. Keep your eyes wide-open… the panorama is vast and beautiful. Schedule: June 9^th to September 27^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 hr/activity. Admission fees. Rates for adults, children, seniors and organized groups. Family package available. Warm clothes required.

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An experience enjoyable for the whole family through sereral aerial games that are safe and of varying levels of difficulty. Trails suspended in trees overlooking magnificent flower gardens lead you on top of the St. Lawrence River cliff. Cliff climbing and rappeling, labyrinths, Captain Morne's treasure hunt, story-tale rallye, flowery trails, access to the Cap-Chat beach, rock and lighthouse. Equipment supplied for activities. Wilderness camping, lodging in the house of the lighthouse keeper, restaurant services on-site, play and picnic areas. Reservations recommended. 

Schedule D'Arbre en arbre : June 21^st to September 1^st, from  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24^th to June 15^th and September 6^th to October 13^th, during the weekend, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations mandatory at all times for groups. Average length of Visit: 2 hours. Admission: adults $25.45, youths  $21.45$, children $15.50, family and group rates also available.

Schedule Parc récréotouristique du rocher Cap-Chat : From June 21^st to September 1^st, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 24^th to June 15^th and September 6^th to October 13^th, during the weekend, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations mandatory for groups.  

 

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Photo: Exploramer

Interpretation center
Located just a stone's throw from the sea, Exploramer is dedicated to interpret and to exploit the marine environment. You could visit, among other things, few itinerant exhibitions, which talk about the sea, its resources and its utilisation by the man. This year, the beluga is the star with the exhibition "Pour la suite des bélugas", realised by the Biôdome de Montréal.

Exploramer also suggests a journey under the waters of the St. Lawrence River with the exhibition "The sea", that presents numerous aquariums and a hands-on-bassin, where many species of the marine environment of the St. Lawrence River live.

Photo: Exploramer

Ecotourism excursion "Discovering the sea"
The Exploramer, a zodiac of 18 passengers, allows you to live an unique ecotourism excursion. Raising marine organism compartments, taking scientific datas and observing marine mammals and birds are few of the activities you could take part on the boat.

Photo: ExploramerShop
The Exploramer shop offers varied articles related to the maritime environment, made by artists and craftsman from Gaspésie.

Other services
· Conference room
· Pedagogic programs
· Bilingualism in every services
· Access to persons with limited physical ability
· Outdoor tower observation
· Beach, wharf and marina close by 

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With an area of 185,000 square feet, Les Jardins de Doris invite you to relax by taking a walk through the rock gardens, where you can also admire a variety of fruit trees, shrubs and perennials. A small petting zoo delights children with its three miniature houses representing the story of the Three Little Pigs. You also have the opportunity to stroll down peaceful hiking trails in the Parc des Castors along the Matane River. Ornithology, natural sciences, café and gift shop. Social integration program for troubled youths. Les Jardins de Doris have been selected among the 50 gardens to visit in Québec. New: a sundial that is 30 feet in diameter, and a giant chess game (pieces are 4-feet high). Schedule: May 15^th to September 30^th. Admission fees.

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In a sky open mine, become prospector and pick yourself beautiful agates and geodes. Discover, in this rare volcano (350 million years), semi-precious stones (quartz, amethyst, cornalian, jaspe and more).

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!

Reservation necessary for groups of 20 people or more only.

From Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, take road 299 South. After 57 km, take the intersection leading to Murdochville for 1.5 km on a gravel road. You will then get a track on your right leading to the camp. From New Richmond, take road 299 North for 85 km.

Schedule: From June 14^th to August 24^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From August 25^th to September 14^th, 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.

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Discover a lighthouse with a unique wooden structure operating since 1906. The rotation of the lighting module is still operated by the original clockwork system. Experience the strength of the wind while enjoying the romantism of the gallery.

In the fog signal building, a permanent exhibit gives you a glimpse of the genius, from the 1700's to today, behind the development of magnificent  lighthouse lights. Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guided visit). Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups of 15 people or more.

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Experience the odyssey of the Atlantic salmon migration: in a friendly environment, discover the fascinating characteristics of the Atlantic salmon with the help of passionate guide-interpreters. The observation post (or fish-pass) has three glass areas that allow you to see every minute of the action! In addition to your visit, there is a photo and object exhibit that explains the history of the Matane River and its dams, from 1865 to nowadays.

A river that is accessible to everyone: the Matane River is superb, accessible from downtown, it is 101 km long, from which 87 km offer 81 pools for salmon fishing. At the fish-pass, you also find the fishing reception post (purchase of permits and rights of access, equipment rental, fishing techniques course, etc.). Schedule: June 15^th to September 1^st, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and September 2^nd to 30^th according to a varied schedule. Free for children under 12 years old.

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Photo: Parc du Bourg de PabosDiscover an exceptionally beautiful natural and historic site. The Pabos Parc du Bourg offers visitors an interpretation centre, a campground, a beach, a walking and bicycle trail, a snack bar, picnic areas, and observation lookouts. The campground located in the middle of a forest and very close to the sea is a haven of peace and tranquility. A visit at the interpretation centre allows a better understanding of the life of the Gaspesian fishers under a seigniory established under the French regime. The results of archaeological digs are used to support the historical aspect. Remnants from the King Brothers forestry facilities allow you to interpret the beginning of this industry in the Chandler region. Schedule: June to September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length of visit: 1.5 hours. Admission: adults $5, seniors and students $4, families $12, children under 7 years old free. Reservations recommended for groups.

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Overhanging a two-kilometre beach, Parc et Mer is the ideal place to stop for a few days between Matane and Gaspé. A few steps away from the Chic-Chocs and Mont Jacques-Cartier, it offers several services: restaurant services, high speed Internet, new comfort station (unisex bathrooms and showers, etc.), handicraft shop, modern laundromat, play area for children and adults, and much more. For more information, visit the Web site, and reserve your camp site for the next summer season. Schedule: June 15^th to September 30^th, daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Miguasha Park conserves a fossil rich cliff with a worldwide reputation since its discovery in the 1800s. The fossilized fish and plants lived some 378 million years ago. Remarkably preserved, the Miguasha fish fossils help us to understand the passage of vertebrates from aquatic to terrestrial life. A member of the Québec Park Network, Miguasha Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as an exceptional natural site.

A tour of the Musée d'histoire naturelle allows you to enjoy a captivating scientific experience in the universe of fossils. Guided tour available from June 1^st to October 13^th. Self‑guided tour during the rest of the year. Activities and services: Plongée aux origines (Journey deep into the origins) at the amphitheatre, Les sciences de la mer (Marine sciences) in the temporary exhibit hall, Le Dévonien restaurant, and L’Échoppe store. Picnic areas. Two-kilometre trail (the trail and cliff are not accessible to people with reduced mobility). A happy mix of science and nature for visitors of all ages.

Schedule: June 1^st to August 31^st, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 1^st to October 13^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The remainder of the year, open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays. Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Reservations mandatory for groups. Admission: admission fees for the park and the Musée d’histoire naturelle. Reduced rates for groups, youth and families. Free admission for children under 6 years old and for some youths groups. Annual pass for the park or for the network.

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A visit to Forillon National Park is sure to be a unique adventure. Discover the flora, geological formations, and the astonishing fauna of this land replete with natural riches. It is on the basis of these natural features combined with a rich human and cultural history that the park theme L'harmonie entre l'Homme, la terre et la mer (harmony between man, the earth and the sea) was developed.

Forillon National Park is open year-round. A network of over 70 kilometres of trails leads hikers through magnificent sea-scapes and mountain views. Activities allowing you to appreciate the park include snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming in the sea or in a pool, excursions, sea kayaking, biking, horseback riding, tennis and picnicking. In winter, visitors can try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter camping. You can watch seals, whales, black bears, porcupines and many species of birds. Take part in the many educational activities proposed by naturalists, and visit the interpretation centre where an exhibit will introduce you to the most significant features of the park. Visit the Grande-Grave heritage site, where the Hyman & Sons store, the warehouse and the Blanchette house reveal an unforgotten past.

It is possible to stay at Forillon, in one of the 367 partially serviced campsites (reservations: 1 877 737-3783 or www.pccamping.ca), group camping facilities, or in one of three wilderness camping areas.

Schedule: The reception services are offered daily from early June to mid-October. Reduced hours in June as well as in September and October.

Admission: daily rates apply to all park visitors (including the campers). Adults $7.90; seniors: $6.90; youth: $3.95; families or groups (maximum of 7 people): $19.80; children under 6 years old free; business groups: $5.90/person. Off-season rates and annual permits available. Additional fees are also charged for camping and for some other services (cruises, swimming pool, sea kayaking, bicycle rental...).

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Schedule: May 26^th to October 10^th, 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
Interpretation Centre: Established inside Le Chafaud, this centre allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of both the wildlife and geology of the Percé region. You will learn everything on marine ecology and behaviour of the marine birds and mammals that visit the rich waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Visit the exhibit hall and see a documentary on the Northern Gannet in order to prepare yourself for your visit of the park. Exhibits at the Musée Le Chafaud (second floor), a partner of the park.

La Neigère
Reception office: Information about the various services and activities offered by the park, orientation and documentation centre. Nature shop.

Secteur île Bonaventure
Experience an unforgettable excursion on Bonaventure Island and wander from one wonderful discovery to another by taking advantage of the interpretation activities offered by experienced park wardens, who are also naturalists. Dive into the history of the fisheries with them by visiting the Le Boutillier house, follow them closely along the trail of the colonies for a guided hike and take advantage of animations at the colony of Northern Gannets.

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 cathedral of limestone that rose from the Equator contains tons of fossils. Remember that you are in a conservation park, that collecting rocks, fossils or marine organisms is prohibited, and that these remnants of the past must remain for future generations. Attention, walking along the Rocher Percé is dangereous and will be at your own risk.

Marine sector
Guided sea kayak tours and scuba diving, in partnership with the Percé nautical club (marine strip of 100 metres that must be respected around the park).

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The Théâtre de la Petite Marée makes waves thanks to its cheerful and ingenious adaptations of the world's literature classics. Fun for the whole family! Schedule: July 8^th to August 14^th, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., no shows on Wednesday and Thursday. Admission: adults $10; children $8. Reservations recommended.

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The Centre d'interprétation et de formation agroécologique (CIFA) commemorates the old Gaspésie agriculture school directed by the Clercs Saint-Viateur. It emphasizes the principles of sustainable agriculture through a permanent exhibit on agroecology. This exhibit is supported by magnificent gardens of great beauty. Several types of gardens make up the tour: ornamental, medicinal plant, demonstrative vegetable and aquatic gardens. You can also consult a complete herbarium inventorying the varieties of medicinal plants available on-site. Visit also the apiaries and vegetable farm that is certified biological. Visit the local market with its fresh and processed produce. Schedule: June 30^th to October 3^rd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Admission: 12 years old and older $8. Self-guided visit or with interpretation. Upon reservations for groups.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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An experience enjoyable for the whole family through sereral aerial games that are safe and of varying levels of difficulty. Trails suspended in trees overlooking magnificent flower gardens lead you on top of the St. Lawrence River cliff. Cliff climbing and rappeling, labyrinths, Captain Morne's treasure hunt, story-tale rallye, flowery trails, access to the Cap-Chat beach, rock and lighthouse. Equipment supplied for activities. Wilderness camping, lodging in the house of the lighthouse keeper, restaurant services on-site, play and picnic areas. Reservations recommended. 

Schedule D'Arbre en arbre : June 21^st to September 1^st, from  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24^th to June 15^th and September 6^th to October 13^th, during the weekend, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations mandatory at all times for groups. Average length of Visit: 2 hours. Admission: adults $25.45, youths  $21.45$, children $15.50, family and group rates also available.

Schedule Parc récréotouristique du rocher Cap-Chat : From June 21^st to September 1^st, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 24^th to June 15^th and September 6^th to October 13^th, during the weekend, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations mandatory for groups.  

 

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Hidden in the Petite rivière du Loup valley, you will discover a small garden that is very impressive. In fact, to sooth the spirit and rest the body, the artist seeks to create a surreal ambiance by manipulating natural elements.

The best way to appreciate such a garden is to spend a night or two. There are two lodging units (two stars) with all the necessary utilities to meet your needs. Other on-site activities include a nature trail, trout fishing, downhill skiing, access to ATV and snowmobile trails. Open year-round.

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With an area of 185,000 square feet, Les Jardins de Doris invite you to relax by taking a walk through the rock gardens, where you can also admire a variety of fruit trees, shrubs and perennials. A small petting zoo delights children with its three miniature houses representing the story of the Three Little Pigs. You also have the opportunity to stroll down peaceful hiking trails in the Parc des Castors along the Matane River. Ornithology, natural sciences, café and gift shop. Social integration program for troubled youths. Les Jardins de Doris have been selected among the 50 gardens to visit in Québec. New: a sundial that is 30 feet in diameter, and a giant chess game (pieces are 4-feet high). Schedule: May 15^th to September 30^th. Admission fees.

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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 23^rd to September 15^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $12, taxes included.

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In the gardens, you will find species that are native to the Gaspésie, honey plants from all over the planet, and many other varieties throughout an original and surprising arboretum, all located on an enchanting site. This is heaven for hummingbirds and amateur botanists. Schedule: June 15^th to September 15^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and upon reservation during the off-season. Admission: free visit. Visit with guide: $5/person. Reservations recommended for groups.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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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 21^st, the 9^th 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.

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 31^st to October 5^th, 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.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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Bardeau et Bateau (shingle and boat)
A "steam mill", a bardoiserie (shingle mill) and a fishing harbour with its fleet of varied boats. Slip in the heart of the fisheries world and taste the sea. Discover the complexity and the ingenuity of a steam sawmill through authentic interpretation activities.

Bardeau… Moulin des Plourde (shingle... Plourde mill)
Last "steam mill” in the Eastern Québec. Almost 100 years of sawing to relive in the sawmill which has preserved all its equipment. A place where the wood essence fragrances enhance the atmosphere and where you will feel like a kid in a candy store!

Bateau… Interprétation des pêches (boat... fisheries interpretation)
Here, the fishing industry is lived, seen and interpreted on the wharves in contact with the fishermen. Discover the history of fisheries, from the first fish flakes on the beach to biotechnologies. Visit the new building and its handicraft shop!

Schedule: June 23^rd to August 30^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Sunday. For groups, reservations are always needed. Average length of Visit: 60 minutes. Admission fees. Family, group and individual rates and packages available.

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Visit the new CANAP, the Carrefour national de l'aquaculture et des pêches, in Grande-Rivière. 

Innovative, the CANAP stands out, starting with its audacious architecture, in harmony with its environment.  

 

The CANAP is a window on marine sciences, aquatic species and trades of the sea.  

Photo: Jacques GrattonYOU WILL FIND:  

• Aquatic product tastings
• « Under the Sea » theme park
• Giant aquarium
• Touch pool
• Breeding laboratory
• Multimedia presentations
• Guided visits, in English or French

 

 

DIVE IN WITH US! 

Come and discover the marine ecosystems and their animal, plant and microscopic species!  

Interpretation panels guide and inform you all along your visit. Our guides are there to add extra information and to answer your questions. 

 

 OUR SERVICES: 

• Boutique
• Free spacious parking
• Park and picnic areas by the shore
• Wheelchair accessible

Schedule: Seven days a week from June 7^th
to September 12^th, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Average length of guided visit: 90 minutes

Admission fees 

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The refrigerated warehouse in L'Anse-au-Griffon is home to the Centre culturel Le Griffon and its activities, including Chacun son grain de sel, a permanent exhibit that reminds you, through various familiar fishing objects, of the life and work of fishermen in the cove. Cultural events, shows, exhibits, art gallery, café and Internet access. Open year-round. Schedule: June 1^st to October 15^th, from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from October 15^th to June 1^st with a limited schedule. Average length of Visit: 1 hour.

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Designated as a historic monument and as a national historic site of Canada, the manor was constructed around 1850 by John LeBoutillier, a leading cod merchant of the time who was originally from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. Discover an historic representation (circa 1850-1860) of the John LeBoutillier and Co manager's house. Services offered: guided visits (30 minutes), tearoom, handicraft shop and summer theatre. Schedule: June 16^th to October 13^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m (last visit at 4:30 p.m.). Admission: adults $7; seniors and students $5; families $16; children 11 years old and under free. Reservations recommended for groups.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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Schedule: May 26^th to October 10^th, 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
Interpretation Centre: Established inside Le Chafaud, this centre allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of both the wildlife and geology of the Percé region. You will learn everything on marine ecology and behaviour of the marine birds and mammals that visit the rich waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Visit the exhibit hall and see a documentary on the Northern Gannet in order to prepare yourself for your visit of the park. Exhibits at the Musée Le Chafaud (second floor), a partner of the park.

La Neigère
Reception office: Information about the various services and activities offered by the park, orientation and documentation centre. Nature shop.

Secteur île Bonaventure
Experience an unforgettable excursion on Bonaventure Island and wander from one wonderful discovery to another by taking advantage of the interpretation activities offered by experienced park wardens, who are also naturalists. Dive into the history of the fisheries with them by visiting the Le Boutillier house, follow them closely along the trail of the colonies for a guided hike and take advantage of animations at the colony of Northern Gannets.

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 cathedral of limestone that rose from the Equator contains tons of fossils. Remember that you are in a conservation park, that collecting rocks, fossils or marine organisms is prohibited, and that these remnants of the past must remain for future generations. Attention, walking along the Rocher Percé is dangereous and will be at your own risk.

Marine sector
Guided sea kayak tours and scuba diving, in partnership with the Percé nautical club (marine strip of 100 metres that must be respected around the park).

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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 18^th and 19^th 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.

Schedule : June to September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entrance fees : Adults $7, seniors $6, students $5, families $15, groups (12 pers. ) $4.00, children under 6 : free.

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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 15^th to September 10^th, 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.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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Closed for over twenty years and still containing the original merchandise, the old general store has now become a tourist attraction. Here you will find a convenience store (with a license for beer, wine and cider), a restaurant, an outdoor terrace, as well as an apartment on the second floor that is decorated like in the past. In the basement, souvenirs from long ago have reappeared. Among others, you will find the « Longfellow » boat wreck, which ran aground nearby in 1902, and lots more… Schedule: year-round. June 1^st to October 1^st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. During the off‑season, same schedule; however, reservations are recommended for breakfast and lunch and are mandatory for the evening meals. Average length of Visit: 30 to 40 minutes. Admission: adults $3, children under 12 years old free, student $2.

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Through the presentation of numerous remnants from underwater archaeological excavations made on the wreck of the French frigate "The Machault", the interpretation centre commemorates the last naval battle between France and England for possession of the New France in 1760. Acadian refugees from la Petite Rochelle and Micmacs from Listuguj supported this relief expedition by shooting at the English Royal Navy squadron. A set recreates the interior of this ship and a film relates the events of the naval confrontation. Animators in costume from July to August depending on staff availability. Schedule: early June to October 13^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., reservations required after these dates. Average length of Visit: 60 minutes. Admission: applicable rates. Reservations recommended for groups.

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In Sainte-Flavie, behing the Centre culturel du Vieux Presbytère.
Build around 1857 and restored in 2004, the grange à dîme (tithe barn) is an interpretation centre of the tithe history. Unique to Québec, a tour of this barn allows you to live a historic and sensory experience that is out of the ordinary. You will remember that back then, tithe was originally a tax paid in the form of cereals and grains. You can also visit the paleontology museum with its 420 million years old fossils and more than 400 mineral specimens from all around the world. Schedule: June 21^st to August 17^th, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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The interpretation centre relates the history of the first road linking the Bay and the Acadie to the rest of Canada. Our Gaspesian ancestors travelled on this only access road as early as the beginning of the 19^th century. Located in the former St-John United Church of Canada, the interpretation centre features old and authentic archives: manuscripts, maps, photographs and other historic documents. You will also find an art gallery, a handicraft shop with artworks made by local painters and artisans as well as a collection of antique objects and furniture.

Three kilometres from Route 132, from the parking lot, two hiking trails incite your senses to benefit from nature. The Chutes à Norman trail follows a ravine, then passes over the stream with its small wooden bridges. Cascades and torrents are present all the way to the falls. The bird-watching trail goes through flowery fields and undergrowth. Its picnic area offers an amazing view of the Kempt River. Schedule: June 22^nd to September 1^st, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Admission. Guided tour available.

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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 24^th to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events: Village en fête on June 24^th, June 28^th and July 1^st, animation, New Richmond Bluegrass on September 1^st. 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.