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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.

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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.

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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.

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