|  Photos: Matapédia Nature Aventure, Secrets du Vieux Bouc, Sylvain Majeau and François Rivard
Red fall - beautiful is what you are! A transformation before winter's arrival; flaming colours overtake the landscapes in an overture to the shedding of the leaves. It is the perfect time for a visit in parks and wildlife reserves to contemplate these colours and to observe the fauna.
Many enterprises offer services in September and October. Choose between many activities: hiking, kayaking, canoeing, ATV, biking, horseback riding, aerial games, climbing and karting.
Until October, you can observe up to seven different whales, including the blue whale, the humpback whale, the fin whale and the mink whale. Their breath if so powerful that it can be seen from a good distance, so plan a hike along the coast or take advantage of a sea cruise in order to hear them. Along the coast, many grey seals and harbour seals rest nonchalantly on the large flat rocks.
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Absolu ÉcoAventure |
Matane |
The Coast |
Absolu ÉcoAventure
1118, chemin de la Grève
Matane, Québec G4W 7B1 Phone: (418) 566-5774 Fax: (418) 562-7534
Photo: Absolu ÉcoAventure
One to four‑day guided hikes, with services to hikers on the International Appalachian Trail, Matane Wildlife Reserve and Parc national de la Gaspésie sectors. Various packages for two to eight people in a safe environment, such as nature interpretation, lodging in tents or shelters with healthy meals prepared by the guides, introduction to long hike, family hiking and camping, moose watching, ecotourist hiking, visit of the Matane Wildlife Reserve, snowshoeing. Vehicle transfer and people and baggage transportation also available. Schedule: year-round. Reservation mandatory. Average length of Visit: 1 to 4 days.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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Aube Aventure |
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os) |
Land's End |
Aube Aventure
1986, boulevard Grande-Grève
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os), Québec G4X 6L6 Phone: (418) 892-0003 Fax: (418) 892-0003
Located in the Cap-aux-Os village and in Forillon National Park of Canada, the Aube Aventure company offers daily guided sea kayaking excursions to meet seals and whales. Packages starting at three days and more, such as the Cap-aux-Os - Percé package, are also available. Canoeing excursions allow you to discover the gorges, the falls and the salmon in the York, Saint-Jean and Dartmouth rivers. One to five day trips. On the site by the sea, you will find a café, a bistro and a terrace, tepees, a shop, a wooded campground and a panoramic view. Training and certification offered by guides certified by the Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (FQCK) and the Lifesaving Society. Schedule: May 15th to October 15th, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission fees. Reservations recommended. Equipement rental.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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Aventure Gaspésie |
Cap-Chat |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Aventure Gaspésie
14, route 132 Est
Cap-Chat, Québec G0J 1E0 Phone: (418) 786-1383 Fax: (418) 786-5092
Aventure Gaspésie offers ATV (Quad) excursions. Guided tours that last one, three or seven hours, or à la carte, from one hour to five days. Schedule: May 15 th to October 15 th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 to 22 hours. Admission: from $35/hour. Reservations recommended.
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Base de plein air de Bellefeuille |
Chandler (Pabos Mills) |
Land's End |
Base de plein air de Bellefeuille
70, route de la Plage
Chandler (Pabos Mills), Québec G0C 2J0 Phone: (418) 689-6727 Fax: (418) 689-4744 
Exceptional natural setting with beaches, lakes, forest and sea. Functional, modern buildings and friendly atmosphere. Services offered: family vacation centre, resident camp, cottages rental, conference rooms, day camp, seminars, receptions, snowmobilers rest area, restaurant services, nature classes. Activities offered: outdoor fitness activities, hiking and bicycle trails, swimming, canoeing, archery, rifle-shooting, sailing, waterslide, sea snorkeling, mountain climbing, down river runs, natural sciences, tennis, mini-golf, kayaking, paddle boats, rabascaw, teleferic and rowboats. Winter activities include: cross-country skiing, sliding, ice-skating, snowshoeing and climbing. Lodging: 61 to 192 beds depending on the season. Schedule: year-round, 7 days a week.
Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.
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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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Camp de la Haute-Madeleine |
Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine (Manche d'Épée) |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Camp de la Haute-Madeleine
Accès via route 132 (entre Manche d'Épée et Madeleine-Centre)
Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine (Manche d'Épée), Québec G0E 1P0 Phone: (514) 844-9453 Fax: (514) 844-9453 Free: 1 866 944-9453
Non-exclusive rights. Water feature: lake and river. Salmon and brook char (speckled trout) fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Lodging in cottage. Services: boat and guides. Summer activities: hiking and wildlife observation. Winter activities: snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Member of the Fédération des pourvoiries du Québec.
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Camp Sable Chaud |
Amqui |
The Valley |
Camp Sable Chaud
530, rang Saint-Philippe
Amqui, Québec G5J 2P1 Phone: (418) 629-3747 Fax: (418) 629-1665 Free: 1 877 629-3747
Holiday camp focused on the outdoors for young people between the ages of 6 to 17 and for people with disabilities. Outdoor activities on land and in the water: outdoor fitness activities in the trees, astronomy, mountain biking, excursions in the forest, wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rabascaw, swimming, and down river runs. Group lodging and restaurant service (cafeteria and caterer). Accommodation capacity: 125 places. Schedule: year-round.
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Cap Aventure |
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os) |
Land's End |
Cap Aventure
2051, boulevard Grande-Grève
Gaspé (Cap-aux-Os), Québec G4X 6L7 Phone: (418) 892-5055 Fax: (418) 892-5055 Free: 1 877 792-5055
Member of the Marine Mammals Ecowatch Network (ROMM) and official site of the Sentier maritime du Saint-Laurent.
A business specializing in sea kayaks, Cap Aventure offers you safe guided rides with unforgettable experiences and discoveries among the seals, whales, and seabirds. Scientific outings where you can participate as an observer in the collection of data about seal distribution and population dynamics. On top of certified guide‑interpreter services, Cap Aventure also offers you basic training, an observation sheet, binoculars, a waterproof bag and sea kayak equipment. The findings will be transmitters to « ROMM » for their marine mammal study project.
On a seashore site, rustic campground (tent platform, barbecue, table and locked shed), snack bar and dairy bar. Services offered: guided excursions and trips from dusk to dawn, sea kayak lessons that are certified by the Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (FQCK). Kayaking packages and whale kayak-cruise packages available at the Auberge internationale Forillon. Schedule: May 5th to October 12th. Average length of Visit: 2.5 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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Centre de plein air forestier de l'ensoleilvent de l'Est |
Mont-Louis |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Centre de plein air forestier de l'ensoleilvent de l'Est
353, de l'Église
Mont-Louis, Québec G0E 1T0 Phone: (418) 797-5186 Fax: (418) 797-5186
Outdoor centre whose main activity is based on tree sponsorship and workplatform. Hiking and flora and forest interpretations trails, with silvicultural activities. Wilderness camping is also possible. Schedule: year-round, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission fees. (free for children and those sponsoring a tree)
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Centre de plein air La Souche |
Port-Daniel - Gascons (Gascons) |
Land's End |
Centre de plein air La Souche
21, route des Camps
Port-Daniel - Gascons (Gascons), Québec G0C 1P0 Phone: (418) 396-2141 Fax: (418) 396-2140
Campground and snowmobile stopover facilities. Summer activities: volleyball, horseshoe court, soccer, children's playground, day camps (July and August), games room, hiking trails, mini-golf, mid-July festival, access to ATV trails and rallye. Winter activities: snowmobile trails and stopover facilities, cross-country skiing (18 kilometres), sliding, snowshoeing, snowmobile Poker rally, night skiing excursion and carnival. Restaurant services and canteen, breakfast every morning, entertaining evenings, bar service from Monday to Sunday. Schedule: year-round, Monday to Wednesday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Camping from early June to end of September.
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Centre Équestre du Phare Ouest |
Matane |
The Coast |
Centre Équestre du Phare Ouest
2043, avenue du Phare Ouest
Matane, Québec G4W 3M6 Phone: (418) 562-4218 Free: 1 866 562-4218
From crossing the countryside, led by the smells of the haying season, to a peaceful horseback ride on the shore of the St. Lawrence, the discovery of an unexpected side of Gaspésie is what the Centre Équestre du Phare Ouest offers you. This centre is certified by the Fédération équestre du Québec, certified Équi-Qualité and is recognized by the Québec à cheval association. Services offered: courses by certified instructors, boarding for horses, day camp, horse drawn carriage and sleigh rides (according to the season), one, two or three‑day excursions according to the centre's established schedule. Riders with their own horses are welcome. Schedule: year-round. Reservations recommended.
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Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve |
Mont-Saint-Pierre |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve
116, rue Prudent-Cloutier
Mont-Saint-Pierre, Québec G0E 1V0 Phone: (418) 797-5214 Fax: (418) 797-5216 Free: 1 800 665-6527
Photo: ATR de la GaspésieAt the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, the Chic-Chocs Appalachian chain is the very backbone of this forest-covered peninsula. Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs lies adjacent to Parc national de la Gaspésie to the east. A part of the reserve is even surrounded by this park. This geographical location, at the periphery of a protected territory, makes the reserve a favorite site for wildlife.
43 lakes, several streams and rivers, where you can find brook trout (speckled trout) and lake trout (salmon trout). A large variety of mammals frequent these territories including moose, black bear, snowshoe hare and porcupine; the reserve is also home to the spruce grouse and several species of singing birds. Trout fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake and river. Services: boat rental and permit on site. Lodging in cottage. Summer activities: hiking and mountain biking. Winter activities: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Cime Aventure |
Bonaventure |
The Bay |
Cime Aventure
200, chemin Athanase-Arsenault
Bonaventure, Québec G0C 1E0 Phone: (418) 534-2333 Fax: (418) 534-3133 Free: 1 800 790-2463 
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 Discover the Bonaventure River, the clearest river in Québec, by canoe or by kayak. Several daily departures, the Familiale, at all time, the Vaillante at 8 a.m., the Populaire at 10 a.m. and the P'tite vite at 1 p.m. Site on the river shore offering lodging such as wooded camping area, tepee and "eco-lodges” on piles. Show evenings every Monday at the Resto-bar Bonita. Also available: sauna, Nordic spas, massotherapy, swimming and unforgettable nature vacations atmosphere.
Schedule: June to September, daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
Member of Gaspésie Gourmande
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Club nautique de Forillon |
Gaspé (Rivière-au-Renard) |
Land's End |
Club nautique de Forillon
17, rue de la Langevin
Gaspé (Rivière-au-Renard), Québec G4X 5G4 Phone: (418) 269-5184 Phone. : (418) 360-3631 Fax: (418) 269-5140
Devoted to boating tourism, this nautical club welcomes boaters and offers, among other services, showers, laundromat, water, electricity, and Internet access. A rate of $1/foot is required for all boats wishing to moor here, the fourth consecutive day is free. Payment in cash only. VHF frequency 68. Schedule: May 28 th to September 22 nd, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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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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D'Arbre en Arbre - Parc récréotouristique du rocher Cap-Chat |
Cap-Chat |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
D'Arbre en Arbre - Parc récréotouristique du rocher Cap-Chat
11, route du Phare
Cap-Chat, Québec G0E 1J0 Phone: (418) 786-2112 Fax: (418) 786-2133 Free: 1 866 786-2112 
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 21st to September 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24th to June 15th and September 6th to October 13th, 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 21st to September 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 24th to June 15th and September 6th to October 13th, during the weekend, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations mandatory for groups. 
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École de voile le Cormoran - Marina de Gaspé |
Gaspé |
Land's End |
École de voile le Cormoran - Marina de Gaspé
10, rue de la Marina
Gaspé, Québec G4X 3B1 Phone: (418) 368-1288 Phone. : (418) 368-8141 Fax: (418) 368-1280
One of the most important sailing schools east of Montréal. Located in the magnificent Gaspé Bay, it is known as the best body of water in the province to safely learn and practice sailing. The Le Cormoran sailing school has a complete array of over 30 boats: Optimist for children, dinghies, catamarans, sailboats for groups, keel boats. The school's activities are supervised by instructors certified by the Fédération de voile du Québec: regatta training sports camps, one-week sailing camps for children between the ages of 6 and 16, one-day courses, private courses for all ages, supervised excursions, and rentals. Group packages available, and lodging available at a low price. Schedule: June 15 th to September 1 st, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Reservations recommended.
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Eskamer Aventure |
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Eskamer Aventure
292, boulevard Perron Est
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Québec G4V 3A7 Phone: (418) 763-2999 Free: 1 866 963-2999
Photo: Yann Bariault
At Eskamer Aventure, canyoning is the number one activity; in the majestic setting of the Ruisseau-Castor, swim, walk and dive in about ten limpid water basins and cascades and climb cliffs. Half-day to several-day sea kayaking excursions on the Route bleue. Equipment supplied for each activity, therapeutic rest in a spa located a few steps away from the sea. Activities for the 12 years and older.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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Griffon Aventure |
Gaspé (L'Anse-au-Griffon) |
Land's End |
Griffon Aventure
829, boulevard du Griffon
Gaspé (L'Anse-au-Griffon), Québec G4X 6A9 Phone: (418) 360-6614
In the outskirts of Forillon Park, the Griffon Aventure team offers you wooded campsites and several other types of lodging in furnished tents, on platforms (prospector tent, tepee, yurt). Packages including meals available. Located along the sea, this unique site allows you to take advantage of activities of various durations with or without the assistance of a certified guide in the great outdoors. Camping, canoe or kayak river run, sea kayaking exploration, rafting (April, May), canyoning, equipment and boat rental, and guide services. Schedule: April and May in Murdochville and June, July, August in L'Anse-au-Griffon, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Average length of Visit: Three hours minimum. Admission fees. Reservations recommended.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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La Halte Verte |
Grand-Métis |
The Coast |
La Halte Verte
369, 2e Rang Est des Écossais
Grand-Métis, Québec G0J 1Z0 Phone: (418) 775-9114 Phone. : (418) 730-2197
Photo: Halte de la Route Verte Discover a natural, peaceful and enchanting place where you will enjoy the fauna and surrounding beauties as well as moonlights and Perseids while benefiting from a micro-climate that allows the summer to last until the beginning of October when the fall rhapsody takes place. Cyclotourists and camping enthusiasts enjoy the proximity of the different touristic attractions of the region. Bike repair shop, turnkey tent rental, tent sites (some of which have a view of the River), screen tents, hiking trails, games, ecological toilet and shower, bilingual services, meals on wheels upon request. Reservations recommended. Schedule: June 1 st to September 30 th, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Le Sémaphore, fossil and mineral expedition |
New Richmond |
The Bay |
Le Sémaphore, fossil and mineral expedition
401, route 299, 2e étage
New Richmond, Québec G0C 2B0 Phone: (418) 364-2210 Free: 1 866 364-2210
Photo: Michel Langlois, 2005
Guided tour of geological sites in the Chic-Chocs Mountains. Discover incomparable panoramas and sites that are unique to Québec, such as the Ruisseau de l'Indien, a fossiliferous reef that is 400 million years old, the Tuzo and Squaw Cap mountains volcanic centre; the federal mine historic site (1910), and the Lemieux Dome, which has an exceptional geological structure. Limited collection of specimens. Schedule: mid-June to mid-October, daily. Average length of Visit: expedition (one day) or three-day package. Minibus transportation. Reservations mandatory. Admission fees.
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Lelièvre Karting |
Mont-Joli |
The Coast |
Lelièvre Karting
2011, boulevard Gaboury
Mont-Joli, Québec G5H 3K8 Phone: (418) 775-0123 Fax: (418) 775-1244
Photo: Lelièvre Karting
Fun for everyone! Lelièvre Karting has four different tracks and go-karts suited for all ages: Kiddy Karts for children 3 to 9 years old, go-karts and double go-karts for children 10 to 13 years old, 6.5 HP go-karts for youth 12 years old and older, 9 HP go-karts for adults (18 years old) and competition karts. In all, more than 40 vehicles for rent. Family and corporate activities.
Lelièvre Karting also has a paintball court with equipment rental and packages. Free camping, without services, for recreational vehicles. Schedule: mid-May to mid-October. Admission fees.
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Matapédia Nature-Aventure |
Matapédia |
The Valley |
Matapédia Nature-Aventure
Parc Adam, rue de l'Église, C.P. 156
Matapédia, Québec G0J 1V0 Phone: (418) 865-3554
Photo: Matapédia Nature Aventure
Nature-Aventure offers two-hours to five-day all-inclusive guided canoeing, kayaking or hiking packages. Canoe and kayak rental including transportation. Shuttle to the access points of the International Appalachian Trail, Matapédia Valley section. River run on one of the six rivers ranging from family level to difficult level (big thrills). Reservations recommended. Schedule : From May 15th to October 15th.
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Parc national de la Gaspésie |
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Parc national de la Gaspésie
1981, route du Parc
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Québec G4V 2E4 Phone: (418) 763-7494 Fax: (418) 763-9492 Free: 1 866 727-2427 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis, SÉPAQ Located in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, the Chic Chocs Mountains are the ultimate continuation of the Appalachians. The Mont Jacques-Cartier (1,268 metres), Mont Albert (1,154 metres) and several others invite you to experience the Great North by discovering the arctic-alpine flora or by watching caribou. At low altitude, the boreal forest has one of the highest moose densities in Québec. With its 140 km of trails, the Parc national de la Gaspésie is the ideal place for hikers of all calibers. Fishing, canoeing, and several picnic areas also add to your stay.
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.
A tour of the park begins at the Centre d'interprétation et de services. Educational and amusing activities, the permanent exhibit and the audio-visual displays allow you to come into closer contact with the natural environment. Centre Schedule: mid-May to mid-October, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. During peak season, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. End of December to mid-April, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: an admission fee is requested of all park visitors. Reduced rates for groups, youths and families. Admission is free for children under the age of 6 and for some organized youth groups. Annual passes are available for the park or for the Parcs Québec network.
Winter activities The Parc national de la Gaspésie is well known for the multitude of outdoor activities available, such as snowshoeing, long or short distance cross-country skiing, telemarking, snowboarding and mountain trekking (mountain downhill skiing). Lodging available in the heart of the mountains, at the Gîte du Mont-Albert, in one of the many chalets, or in different shelters available along the long-distance cross-country ski trails. Baggage transportation services and guide services for mountain trekking, snowshoeing and telemarking. For any information: 1 866 727-2427.
Warning! Avalanches! The mountains of the Gaspesian highlands presents a potential danger for snow avalanches. For safety measures, always inquire about the ground conditions, the snow cover and the weather forecast, carry out your own evaluation of the snow's stability in the snowfields and carry the appropriate rescue equipment. Snow report and avalanche lessons: www.centreavalanche.qc.ca.
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Parc national du Canada Forillon |
Gaspé |
Land's End |
Parc national du Canada Forillon
122, boulevard de Gaspé
Gaspé, Québec G4X 1A9 Phone: (418) 368-5505 Fax: (418) 368-6837 Free: 1 888 773-8888
Photo: Serge OuelletA 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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Parc national l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé |
Percé |
Land's End |
Parc national l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé
4, rue du Quai
Percé, Québec G0C 2L0 Phone: (418) 782-2240 Fax: (418) 782-2241 
Photo: François Rivard 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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Parc régional de Val-d'Irène |
Sainte-Irène |
The Valley |
Parc régional de Val-d'Irène
115, route Val-d'Irène
Sainte-Irène, Québec G0J 2P0 Phone: (418) 629-3450 Fax: (418) 629-3550 Free: 1 877 629-3450 
Photo: Parc régional de Val-d'Irène Regional park open during the four seasons. Winter activities: downhill skiing, snowboarding, 26 ski trails on 2 hillsides, which range from easy to extremely difficult, snowshoeing, 15 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, inner tube sliding on illuminated slope with mechanical lift. Summer activities: mountain biking with chair lift ascent, 640 kilometres of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, hiking trails, observation tour. Services offered: Resto Pub l'Expédition at the top of the mountain (upon reservations), cafeteria, on-site lodging available year-round (reservation mandatory), day-care, equipment rental shop, reception hall or conference room accommodating 300 people. Schedule: year-round, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the spring: watch skiers cross Picalo Lake: Aqua-neige from April 11 th to 13 th, 2008.
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Ranch Équi-nox |
Saint-Joseph-de-Lepage |
The Coast |
Ranch Équi-nox
125, route 132
Saint-Joseph-de-Lepage, Québec G0J 2H0 Phone: (418) 775-3227 Fax: (418) 775-5597
Come and appreciate the surrounding nature through beautiful walks along the Mitis River or in the mountains. Guided excursions, tours of the farm and summer camp. A picnic area is also at your disposal. Schedule: year-round, daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 hour or more. Admission: $15/hour. Reservations recommended.
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Relais La Cache Grande Nature |
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules |
The Bay |
Relais La Cache Grande Nature
Route 299 (Parc national de la Gaspésie), C.P. 706
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules, Québec G0C 1T0 Phone: (418) 392-5999 - bip 5060 Phone. : (418) 392-0458 Fax: (418) 392-6352
The Cache Grande Nature offers activities year-round in the heart of the Gaspésie, in a mountain, river and forest setting. Summer activities: biking, ATV, canoeing, wilderness camping, fishing, hunting (fall). Winter activities: cross-country skiing, a stay in the forest, off-trail snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Bicycle, canoe, tent and snowmobile rental (packages available). Licensed restaurant, gas, lodging (motels and rooms). Admission fees. Reservations recommended.
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Riôtel Aventure Gaspésie |
Matane |
The Coast |
Riôtel Aventure Gaspésie
250, avenue du Phare Est
Matane, Québec G4W 3N4 Phone: (418) 566-2651 Fax: (418) 562-7365 Free: 1 800 463-7468
Discover the Gaspésie by yourself and perform outdoor activities safely thanks to the expertise and know-how of the region adventure specialists. The establishments of the Groupe Riôtel, ranging from three to four stars, are located in Matane, Percé and Bonaventure, and offer two to ten-day adventure and nature observation packages. Activities: sea kayaking excursions, river canoeing or kayaking on the Bonaventure River, scuba diving excursions around the Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, hiking in the national parks as weel as whale, moose and seabird watching.
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Secrets du Vieux Bouc |
Maria |
The Bay |
Secrets du Vieux Bouc
140, Rang 2
Maria, Québec G0C 1Y0 Phone: (418) 759-3248
Photo: Les Secrets du Vieux Bouc
Accompanied by the Vieux Bouc, discover a different Gaspésie through safaris and photography workshops and mountain hikes in secret areas. See mountains, abandoned mines, and ancient fire tower sites. Visit and travel through time by meeting old fishermen, miners, historians, and story tellers. Customized packages according to your group and your needs. Bilingual services. A slide show of your activities is also offered. Schedule: year-round, upon reservation.
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Vertigo |
Saint-Ulric |
The Coast |
Vertigo
2814, 4e Rang Est
Saint-Ulric, Québec G0J 3H0 Phone: (418) 737-4983
Accompanied by a certified guide, experience an original and trying acrobatic circuit in the forest or get to try rock climbing near the sea. Complete your adventure high up by spending the night, breakfast included, in a cabin perched in the trees which offers an unrestricted view. One‑day or several‑day mountain biking outings in the Chic‑Chocs Mountains or in the Matane backcountry are also organized. Average length of Visit: half-day to three days. Reservations mandatory.
Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
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