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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. 

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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 15^th to October 15^th, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission fees. Reservations recommended. Equipement rental.

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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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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.

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Photo: Sylvain Majeau
Whale 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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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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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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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 5^th to October 12^th. Average length of Visit: 2.5 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended.

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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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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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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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At 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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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 15^th to October 15^th.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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