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Photo: CTMA Vacancier

Mid-June to end of September, one-week cruise between Montréal, Les Îles de la Madeleine, the Gaspésie and Québec City for 450 passengers in cabins. Theme cuises (gastronomy, history, bird-watching, music) and packages available (biking, Saveurs des  Îles, adventure).  Departure from Québec City on Thursdays and from Montréal on Fridays.

Birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history, geology and guide-interpreter. Approximative length: 9 hours (Chandler to Îles-de-la-Madeleine). Departure site: Wharf on-site.

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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

Interpretation Centre Schedule: daily, June 6^th to October 12^th 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Average length of visit: 4 hours. Admission fees. 

Ecotourism Excursion: daily, June 7^th to August 31^st, and on reservation, from September 1^st to October 12^th 2009.  Découverte du Saint-Laurent: 11 a.m.  and 3:30 p.m., Un laboratoire sur la mer : 1:45 p.m.

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Sea fishing, without stopover. Schedule: From May to September, time departure according type of excursion. Approximative length: From 2 to 8 hours. Rates: adults $35 to $45, children $25. Departure site: Bonaventure wharf.

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Photo: Sylvain MajeauWhale cruise without stopover, birdwatching, mammals observation, history and guide-interpreter. 

Tour de l'île Bonaventure: Capacity of 80 to 150 persons. Schedule: May 15^th to October 15^th. Time of departure: every half hour. Approximative length: 1.5h. Rates: Adult $20 or $25, children $7. Departure site: Percé wharf.

Whale cruise: Capacity of 50 to 99 persons. Schedule: June 1^st to October 1^st. Time of departure: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Approximative length: 2.5h. Rates: Adult $45, children $20. Departure site: Percé wharf.

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Whale cruise, birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history, geology  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: 1.5h and 2.5h (whales). Rates: adults $25, children $7 for the island and adult $50, children $20 for whale cruise. Departure site: Percé wharf.

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Birdwatching, marine mammals observation, deep-sea fishing and guide-interpreter. Capacity of 50 to 140 persons. Schedule: From June 15^th to to September 20^th. Time of departure: every half hour from 9 a.m.  Approximative length: 1.25h. Rates: Adults $20 or $25, children $7. Departure site: Percé wharf.

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Sea fishing: From mid-May to mid-September. Without stopover. Departure every 2h30. Average length: 2.5 hrs. Capacity 12 people.

Other activities offered: Ice fishing, visit of line of trappage, ATV or snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Observation of the fauna with or without guide. American or European Plan. Cottage and yurt rental. Schedule: September 15th to April 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservation mandatory. Average length: From one to five days.