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Closed for over twenty years and still containing the original merchandise, the old general store has now become a tourist attraction. Here you will find a convenience store (with a license for beer, wine and cider), a restaurant, an outdoor terrace, as well as an apartment on the second floor that is decorated like in the past. In the basement, souvenirs from long ago have reappeared. Among others, you will find the « Longfellow » boat wreck, which ran aground nearby in 1902, and lots more… Schedule: year-round. June 1^st to October 1^st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. During the off‑season, same schedule; however, reservations are recommended for breakfast and lunch and are mandatory for the evening meals. Average length of Visit: 30 to 40 minutes. Admission: adults $3, children under 12 years old free, student $2.

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The refrigerated warehouse in L'Anse-au-Griffon is home to the Centre culturel Le Griffon and its activities, including Chacun son grain de sel, a permanent exhibit that reminds you, through various familiar fishing objects, of the life and work of fishermen in the cove. Cultural events, shows, exhibits, art gallery, café and Internet access. Open year-round. Schedule: June 1^st to October 15^th, from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from October 15^th to June 1^st with a limited schedule. Average length of Visit: 1 hour.

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The Centre d'information ornithologique allows you to meet guide-interpreters, consult audiovisual documents, and take part in interpretation and observation activities about fauna and flora in the Malbaie barachois. Schedule: June 1^st to October 1^st, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Sunday, and from October 1^st to June 1^st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Average length of Visit: 2 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended.

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Les Murmures de la Ville invite you to discover the art of murals in downtown Mont-Joli. Following the mural tour is like traveling through time. Each frescoe reveals pages of this municipality's rich history. The frescoe are a work of art enhancing the cultural heritage of Mont-Joli, the Mitis, or elsewhere, hence maintaining and feeding collective memory in a unique environment. This symbiosis between past and present, between youth and pioneers, can only lead to profound proudness. During the summer, come and talk with the artists about the overall work. Schedule: year-round (frescoes gallery); July to September (exhibit). Free admission. Guided visits in July and August.

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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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This history and ethnology museum relates the fascinating and compelling story of the Acadians of Québec. The permanent exhibit Une Acadie québécoise (a Québec Acadia) describes in an original way the Acadian settlement in Québec, and explains how the Acadians contributed to Québec society. The Bay is a nice example of this heritage and culture. In addition to the permanent exhibit, displays on a variety of subjects are presented in the temporary exhibit room, and the exhibit Bonaventure en miniatures (Bonaventure through miniatures) is on display in an adjacent pavilion.

Bilingual services, guided visits in season or upon reservation. Book and souvenir counter. Art, art trade, handicraft and Gaspesian product shops on-site. Free: Wednesday nights from the end of June to end of August, outdoor shows by artists of the region and the Maritimes. Schedule: year-round. June 24^th to early September, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early September to mid-October, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-October to early May, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early May to June 24^th, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups.

Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.

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The Musée de la Gaspésie presents Jacques Cartier, la découverte d'un Nouveau Monde (Jacques Cartier, the discovery of a New World), the largest exhibit ever realized about the voyage of Cartier in 1534. Relive the exploration of the navigator, who led the official claiming of the country in the name of the King of France. The Musée also presents exhibits featuring various Gaspesian cultural components.

You will also find there a private archives centre, a library specialized in Gaspesian hsitory and genealogy, a cultural magazine (the Magazine Gaspésie), an outdoor amphitheatre and the Jacques Cartier Monument. Guided bilingual visits are offered to groups upon reservation. Schedule: year-round. June 1^st to October 31^st, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November 1^st to May 31^st, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Admission: adults $7; seniors and students $5; families $11; groups (10 people or more): $5/person; children 6 years old and under free.

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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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Miguasha Park conserves a fossil rich cliff with a worldwide reputation since its discovery in the 1800s. The fossilized fish and plants lived some 378 million years ago. Remarkably preserved, the Miguasha fish fossils help us to understand the passage of vertebrates from aquatic to terrestrial life. A member of the Québec Park Network, Miguasha Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as an exceptional natural site.

A tour of the Musée d'histoire naturelle allows you to enjoy a captivating scientific experience in the universe of fossils. Guided tour available from June 1^st to October 13^th. Self‑guided tour during the rest of the year. Activities and services: Plongée aux origines (Journey deep into the origins) at the amphitheatre, Les sciences de la mer (Marine sciences) in the temporary exhibit hall, Le Dévonien restaurant, and L’Échoppe store. Picnic areas. Two-kilometre trail (the trail and cliff are not accessible to people with reduced mobility). A happy mix of science and nature for visitors of all ages.

Schedule: June 1^st to August 31^st, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 1^st to October 13^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The remainder of the year, open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays. Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Reservations mandatory for groups. Admission: admission fees for the park and the Musée d’histoire naturelle. Reduced rates for groups, youth and families. Free admission for children under 6 years old and for some youths groups. Annual pass for the park or for the network.

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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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Site of worship and pilgrimage since 1940 where you can visit a church and see the works of art it contains, including the main crucifix, a statue of Saint Joseph the Worker (by Médard Bourgault) and the eight stations of the Chemin des douleurs de Marie (work of Rose-Anne Mona, French ceramist). The tomb of the founder, Father Jean-Marie Watier, is located in the chapelle du Souvenir (Memorial Chapel) which is open 24 hours a day. Three small houses for retreat are available through all seasons for solitary contemplation.

In beautifully landscaped exterior gardens, you will find a replica of the Lourdes grotto, a calvary, an outdoor altar, a Carrara marble statue of the archangel Saint Michel and seven bronze stations of the Chemin des douleurs de Marie. Hikers can follow a mountain trail to discover different types of woodlands or have a moment's reflection. Schedule: year-round. End of June to early September, Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Early September to end of June. during the week, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 hour. Admission: adults $3; students 12 years old and older $1. Reservations recommended for groups.

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The Vieux Moulin, an intoxicating experience and a museological jewel… In the warm setting of an ancestral water mill, passionate artisans produce fabulous honey wines, winners of several gold medals at the Coupe des Nations. The Musée de la Neufve-France, located on the second floor, is overflowing with New France heritage treasures, some of great historic importance, as well as numerous exceptional First Nations artifacts. Beekeeping shop where you will find meads, still or sparkling, next to a wide range of fine hive products. Observation hive. Schedule: open year-round, daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Average length of Visit: 45 minutes. Admission: at the hydromellerie (meadery): free visit and sampling; at the museum: $2.50 per person.