| Photo: Michel JulienReady to set sail? Thanks to its geographic location, the Gaspé Peninsula is an excellent place from which to escape to sea and observe the rich variety of its wildlife. Generally operating from June to October, cruise companies offer a wide range of made-to-measure excursions - and the services of knowledgeable guides - to help visitors discover the Gaspé's impressive wildlife, including the fascinating blue whale. Whale cruise sailing school.
Sentier maritime du Saint-Laurent - Route bleue de la Gaspésie The Route bleue de la Gaspésie offers a navigable network that is close to 700 kilometres long for shallow draft boats. From the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Chaleur Bay, this new stretch of the St. Lawrence maritime way offers courses for every taste and every level. Each river opening allows you to discover a village where kayakers and boaters find all the services to meet their needs, from the rustic campground to the warm inn. You can get more information and become a member of the Route bleue de la Gaspésie by checking out this sites www.routebleuegaspesie.ca or www.sentiermaritime.ca. And to discover this route in a safe way, take advantage of the services of experienced guides, adventure travel outfitters, nautical clubs, and sailing schools of the region. For more information: sea excursions and marinas and sailing.
Route bleue de la Gaspésie (418) 368-2201, poste 1412 info@routebleuegaspesie.ca www.routebleuegaspesie.ca
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Bateliers de Percé |
Percé |
Land's End |
Bateliers de Percé
162, route 132, Place Charles-Robin et rue du Quai
Percé, Québec G0C 2L0 Phone: (418) 782-2974 Fax: (418) 782-5660 Free: 1 877 782-2974
Photo: Sylvain MajeauWhale cruise, birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history and guide-interpreter. Capacity 80 to 150 persons. Schedule: from May 15 th to October 15 th. Time of departure: every half hour from 9 a.m. Approximative length: 1.5 and 2.5 hours (whales). Rates: adults $15 or $20, children $6. Departure site: wharf of Percé.
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Croisières Baie de Gaspé |
Gaspé (Parc national Forillon) |
Land's End |
Croisières Baie de Gaspé
Quai de Grande-Grave
Gaspé (Parc national Forillon), Québec G4X 5S5 Phone: (418) 892-5500 Fax: (418) 269-5580 Free: 1 866 617-5500
Photo: Croisières Baie de Gaspé
Whale cruise, marine mammals observation, geology, history and guide-interpreter. Capacity of 48 persons. Schedule: from June 1 st to October 5 th. Time of departure: from one to four departures everyday. Approximative length: 2.5 hours. Rates (taxes included): adults $45, children $20, low rates for families, seniors and students. Departure site: Havre de Grande-Grave.
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Croisières Julien Cloutier |
Percé |
Land's End |
Croisières Julien Cloutier
9, rue du Quai
Percé, Québec G0C 2L0 Phone: (418) 782-2161 Fax: (418) 782-5407 Free: 1 877 782-2161
Whale cruise, birdwatching, marine mammals observation, geology, history and guide-interpreter. Capacity of 50 to 125 persons. Schedule: from May 15 th to end of October. Time of departure: every half hour from 9 a.m. Approximative length: 1.5 and 2.5 hours (whales). Rates: adults $20, children $6. Departure site: wharf of Percé.
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Croisières Les Traversiers de l'Île |
Percé |
Land's End |
Croisières Les Traversiers de l'Île
9, rue du Quai (face à l'Hôtel Normandie)
Percé, Québec G0C 2L0 Phone: (418) 782-5526 Fax: (418) 782-5712 Free: 1 866 782-5526
Photo: Croisières Les Traversiers de l'Île
Birdwatching, marine mammals observation and guide-interpreter. Capacity of 50 to 90 persons. Schedule: from June 15th to to September 20th. Time of departure: every half hour from 9 a.m. Approximative length: 1.25 hours. Rates: adults $15 or $20, children $6. Departure site: wharf of Percé.
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CTMA Vacancier |
Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
The Coast |
CTMA Vacancier
313, rue du Quai, Cap-aux-Meules
Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec G4T 1R5 Phone: (418) 986-3278 Phone. : (418) 986-6600 Free: 1 888 986-3278
Photo: CTMA Vacancier
From Montreal to Cap-aux-Meules (Îles de la Madeleine), the CTMA Vacancier offers a cruise, once a week. This ship welcomes 450 passengers in cabins, and transports cars and trucks. The Vacancier stops in Chandler on its way out and when it returns (passengers and vehicles), and in Quebec city (passengers only) when returning from the Îles and heading towards Montréal. Departure from Montréal on Friday, and arrival in Cap-aux-Meules on Sunday. Departure from Cap-aux-Meules on Tuesday, and arrival in Montréal on Friday. Reservations recommended.
Birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history, geology and guide-interpreter. Schedule: end of May to early October. Time of departure: every Wednesday a.m. toward Montréal and every Saturday p.m. toward Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Approximative length: 9 hours (Chandler to Îles-de-la-Madeleine). Departure site: Wharf on-site.
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Excursion Forillon |
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os) |
Land's End |
Excursion Forillon
2107, Grande-Grave
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os), Québec G4X 6L7 Phone: (418) 892-0030 Fax: (418) 892-0030 Free: 1 888 892-0030
Birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history, geology and guide-interpreter. Capacity of 48 persons. Schedule: from June to September. Time of departure: 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Approximative length: 2 hours. Rates: adults $30, children (under 15 years old) $20. Departure site: Havre de Cap-des-Rosiers.
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Excursions Exploramer |
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Excursions Exploramer
1, rue du Quai (face à l'église)
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Québec G4V 2B6 Phone: (418) 763-2500 Fax: (418) 763-5528 
Photo: Exploramer Interpretation centerLocated 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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