Gaspésie can surprise and seduce you with its distinctiveness and diversity. It is by thus welcoming various ethnic groups that was created in Gaspésie a wonderful mix of traditions, cultures, culinary delights and colourful accents. The magnitude of its history is explained to you through the museums and historic sites, thereby giving you the opportunity to delve a little deeper into the lives of the pionners.
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Ancien magasin général A.G. |
Matane (Petit-Matane) |
The Coast |
Ancien magasin général A.G.
833, chemin de la Grève
Matane (Petit-Matane), Québec G0J 1Y0
Phone: (418) 562-3127
Fax: (418) 562-3127
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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Battle of the Ristigouche National Historic Site of Canada |
Pointe-à-la-Croix |
The Bay |
Battle of the Ristigouche National Historic Site of Canada
Route 132
Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec G0C 1L0
Phone: (418) 788-5676
Fax: (418) 788-5895
Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard
Through the presentation of numerous remnants from underwater archaeological excavations made on the wreck of the French frigate "The Machault", the interpretation centre commemorates the last naval battle between France and England for possession of the New France in 1760. Acadian refugees from la Petite Rochelle and Micmacs from Listuguj supported this relief expedition by shooting at the English Royal Navy squadron. A set recreates the interior of this ship and a film relates the events of the naval confrontation. Animators in costume from July to August depending on staff availability.
Schedule: early June to October 13
th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., reservations required after these dates.
Average length of Visit: 60 minutes.
Admission: applicable rates. Reservations recommended for groups.

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Centre socioculturel Manoir Le Boutillier |
Gaspé (L'Anse-au-Griffon) |
Land's End |
Centre socioculturel Manoir Le Boutillier
578, boulevard Griffon
Gaspé (L'Anse-au-Griffon), Québec G4X 6A4
Phone: (418) 892-5150
Fax: (418) 892-5189
Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard
Designated as a historic monument and as a national historic site of Canada, the manor was constructed around 1850 by John LeBoutillier, a leading cod merchant of the time who was originally from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. Discover an historic representation (circa 1850-1860) of the John LeBoutillier and Co manager's house. Services offered: guided visits (30 minutes), tearoom, handicraft shop and summer theatre.
Schedule: June 16
th to October 13
th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m (last visit at 4:30 p.m.).
Admission: adults $7; seniors and students $5; families $16; children 11 years old and under free. Reservations recommended for groups.
Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.
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Église de Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici |
Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici |
The Coast |
Église de Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici
540, avenue de la Vallée
Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici, Québec G0J 2H0
Phone: (418) 775-7734
Fax: (418) 775-7734
Built in 1908, the Église de Sainte-Angèle is among the most beautiful churches in the Gaspésie. The neobaroque-style building is home to a 22 choir Casavant pipe organ (opus #614 - 1915), one of the most powerful in the Gaspésie. Consacrated in 1993, the church presents frescoes by the italian painter, Mario Mauro, in the archways of the choir and also a stations of the cross bought in France. From the bell-tower, you can hear the harmonic sounds of three Bollé bells... A bell ringer operates the bells manually through the use of ropes.
Schedule: June 24
th to September 10
th, daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Average length of Visit: 30 minutes (self or guided visit).
Free admission.
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Gaspesian British Heritage Village |
New Richmond |
The Bay |
Gaspesian British Heritage Village
351, boulevard Perron Ouest
New Richmond, Québec G0C 2B0
Phone: (418) 392-4487
Fax: (418) 392-5907

Photo: Anick Loisel
Travel to the heart of history by visiting the 24 buildings of this historic village, and relive the bicentennial history of descendants from the British Isles. Historic houses: military museum, art centre, forge, old school, Willett general store, post office, Gallant hardware store, antique furniture, interpretation platforms, handicarft shop, restaurant, hiking trails in a natural setting and access to the beach give you an unforgettable experience. Schedule: June 24th to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events: Village en fête on June 24th, June 28th and July 1st, animation, New Richmond Bluegrass on September 1st. Average length of Visit: 1 to 3 hours. Admission: adults $12; seniors and students $10; groups (10 people minimum) $8; families (children under 12 years old) $35. Reservations needed for groups. 
Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.
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Magasin général historique authentique 1928 |
Percé (L'Anse-à-Beaufils) |
Land's End |
Magasin général historique authentique 1928
32, rue à Bonfils
Percé (L'Anse-à-Beaufils), Québec G0C 1G0
Phone: (418) 782-2225
Phone. : (418) 782-5286
Fax: (418) 782-5286
Photo: Martin Beaulieu
An animated visit of this authentic general store that has retained its spirit of yesteryear. Built in 1928, its Jersey style effectively reveals its original ownership by the Robin, Jones and Whitman Company. Featuring superb antique oak wainscoting, the store's interior unveils the daily life of yore through many objects, tools and wares. Animators in costumes of the period tell with humour anecdotes about the history of our great pioneers. Schedule: June 15th to September 27th, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited off-season schedule. Average length of Visit: 1.15 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups. 
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Maison Bourgoin |
Price |
The Coast |
Maison Bourgoin
21, rue Saint-Rémi
Price, Québec G0J 1Z0
Phone: (418) 775-2191
This house, built in 1891, tells the story of the Bourgoin family pioneers as well as those from the Price region. It is yours to discover through visits, exhibits and workshops. Enjoy delicious fresh baked bread either-on-site or for take out. The terrace is also waiting for you for a nice relaxing moment.
Schedule: June 21
st to September 28
th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Average length of Visit: 40 minutes.
Admission: $3.
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Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette |
Causapscal |
The Valley |
Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette
3, rue Frenette
Causapscal, Québec G0J 1J0
Phone: (418) 756-5999
Fax: (418) 756-3344

Photo: Dr Joseph Frenette, 1907
Collection Madeleine Frenette-Bouchard
Joseph Frenette (1866-1953) was a rural doctor, a profession that no longer exists today. He dedicated his life to treating the ill and injured, delivering children and saving lives. The exhibit created in his home pays tribute to this great citizen, the first doctor who lived in Causapscal, but also to all the doctors without whom this region, such as many others in Québec, could not have developed and prospered.
Like an open book, the objects, texts and photographs, as well as the multimedia of this exhibit, invite you to enter his family and professional universe, and understand the important role of rural doctors in the history of Québec. Schedule: June to September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 to 1.5 hours. Admission fees. Reservations mandatory for groups of 12 people or more.
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Musée acadien du Québec |
Bonaventure |
The Bay |
Musée acadien du Québec
95, avenue Port-Royal
Bonaventure, Québec G0C 1E0
Phone: (418) 534-4000
Fax: (418) 534-4105

Photo: Michel Julien
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 24th 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 24th, 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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Musée de la Gaspésie et monument à Jacques-Cartier |
Gaspé |
Land's End |
Musée de la Gaspésie et monument à Jacques-Cartier
80, boulevard Gaspé
Gaspé, Québec G4X 1A9
Phone: (418) 368-1534
Fax: (418) 368-1535

Photo: Musée de la Gaspésie
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 1st to October 31st, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November 1st to May 31st, 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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Musée de la rivière Cascapédia |
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules |
The Bay |
Musée de la rivière Cascapédia
275, route 299
Cascapédia-Saint-Jules, Québec G0C 1T0
Phone: (418) 392-5079
Fax: (418) 392-5070
Photo: Nadeau's Salmon Cascapédia
This museum will allow you to discover the traditional way of life surrounding the Cascapedia River, one of the best salmon fishing rivers. The river's history tells of a destination chosen by lords, the rich and famous, and even a princess, who all visited the shore of this magnificent river. Of Irish, Scottish, Acadian, and Native descent, the community has maintained its sense of heritage and is proud to welcome you. Come and immerse yourself in the calm and peaceful way of life in a small recreational fishing village. Permanent exhibit, documentation centre with a giant screen, multi-purpose room, fishing simulator, and shop. Schedule: May 15th to September 30th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Off-season, visit upon reservation. Average length of Visit: 1 hour. Admission: adults $5; children under 12 years old free; group rates available. Reservations mandatory for groups.
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Musée des phares |
La Martre |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Musée des phares
10, avenue du Phare
La Martre, Québec G0E 2H0
Phone: (418) 288-5698
Photo: Michel Julien
Discover a lighthouse with a unique wooden structure operating since 1906. The rotation of the lighting module is still operated by the original clockwork system. Experience the strength of the wind while enjoying the romantism of the gallery.
In the fog signal building, a permanent exhibit gives you a glimpse of the genius, from the 1700's to today, behind the development of magnificent lighthouse lights. Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guided visit). Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups of 15 people or more.
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Musée La Maison Horace-Bouffard «la maison des 6 mariages» |
Matane (Petit-Matane) |
The Coast |
Musée La Maison Horace-Bouffard «la maison des 6 mariages»
961, rang des Bouffard
Matane (Petit-Matane), Québec G4W 7H1
Phone: (418) 566-6729
Phone. : (418) 562-1638
Fax: (418) 562-1538
Photo: Georgy Bouffard
Traditional country house of the Matane region built in 1897. In this house, furnished with period furniture and objects, a guide relates the fascinating story of the six Bouffard-Durette weddings that took place between 1882 and 1901. These unions are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the most marriages celebrated between the same two families. In the basement, there is an exhibit of furniture built by an artisan, a descendant of the family, as well as carpentry tools and pieces, including a house corner of dovetail joint construction, and various collections of old calendars, postcards, religious prints and medals.
Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Average length of Visit: 50 minutes.
Admission: adults $5; children $2; special group rate for 15 people or more. Reservations recommended during the off-season.
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Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph |
Carleton-sur-Mer |
The Bay |
Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph
837, rue de la Montagne
Carleton-sur-Mer, Québec G0C 1J0
Phone: (418) 364-2256
Phone. : (418) 364-3723
Fax: (418) 364-7314

What could be more intriguing than an oratory high up on a mountain? The Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph dominates the 555 metres of the Mont Saint-Joseph since 1935. By taking a guided tour, discover the magnificent mosaics, stained glass windows and numerous marble pieces. Outside, take advantage of the rest area, the footbridge and its viewpoints which offer an impressive view of the Bay landscape. Access to Carleton-Maria hiking trails. Various interpretation activities, exhibits, souvenir shop.
Schedule: daily, mid-June to early September from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September to October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Average length of Visit: 1.5 hours.
Admission fees.
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Sanctuaire Notre-Dame des Douleurs |
Gaspé |
Land's End |
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame des Douleurs
765, boulevard Pointe-Navarre
Gaspé, Québec G4X 1A7
Phone: (418) 368-2133
Fax: (418) 368-5465
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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Site du Phare - Café Internet |
Madeleine-Centre |
The Haute-Gaspésie |
Site du Phare - Café Internet
4, route du Phare
Madeleine-Centre, Québec G0E 1P0
Phone: (418) 393-3201
Phone. : (418) 393-3290
Photo: Serge Guay
Come and celebrate this lighthouse's hundredth anniversary, lighted in 1908. Admire the view from the top of the lighthouse. Take the time to look out into the water, you will see some Northern Gannets and maybe some whales.
The museum tells the story of the Grand Sault, the "paper mill", the life of the people from Madeleine and the fog alarm system in the 1920s. In the guard houses, visit the local souvenir and handicraft shop… it's the ideal place to take a coffee break and check your messages on the Internet. For those on organized trips, this visit is a relaxing experience. The site is accessible to recreational vehicles. Night parking is also possible.
Eleven kilometres away in the forest, the Madeleine River makes a "grand fall" from 25 metres where the salmon go through an underground fish-pass cut in the rock, which is the only one of its kind in the world. The salmon spawning run takes place from early July to the end of September, watch the rising of the cage daily at 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. For more safety, please check at the lighthouse site to find out about road conditions. Take the time to walk along the fine sand barachois, to admire the sunsets over the cliffs and sailboats in the marina. Schedule: early June to mid-October. Group rates.
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Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée |
Gaspé (L'Anse-à-Valleau) |
Land's End |
Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée
884, boulevard L'Anse-à-Valleau
Gaspé (L'Anse-à-Valleau), Québec G4X 4A2
Phone: (418) 269-3310
Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard
Located in an amazing vista, this historic site was a strategic communications centre during the two World Wars. It was here, in 1904, that Marconi installed North America's first maritime radio station.
Visit the most travelled lighthouse (one hundred years old) in the world; it returned to its initial site in 1997 after a 20-year exile in the Port of Québec. Thanks to exhibits, you can learn about Mr. Marconi, the lives of wireless telegraphy operators and lighthouse keepers and their families. Following the trail of the pioneers, hiking trails take you into the mountains, by the sea or all the way to the fishing harbour at L'Anse-à-Valleau. Schedule: June 16th to October 4th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac |
Paspébiac |
The Bay |
Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac
3e rue, route du Quai, C.P. 430
Paspébiac, Québec G0C 2K0
Phone: (418) 752-6229
Fax: (418) 752-6408

Photo: Jean-Pierre HuardWitnessing to two centuries of history relating to that period of time of the Gaspé fishery, the Site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac is very impressionable with its eleven buildings. The largest being an all wood structure, the largest at that time in North America. With the prevailing atmosphere and the smell of the sea, "the walls tell their own story".
The bilingual guides, in period costume, will tell you about the two most important 18th and 19th century Jersey Island fishing companies "Robin" and "LeBoutillier". One may see the contruction of fishing boats, the making of fish nets and the work that was done at the forge and at the cooper's workshop.
A new permanent exhibit, theatre skits, and a video on the history of the site is at your disposition which will permit you to know the history of how the fisheries developed in Eastern Canada.
You will also find on the site a restaurant whose speciality is sea food, a souvenir boutique and a supervised play area for children. This summer visit Le site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac.
Schedule : June to September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fees : Adults $7, seniors $6, students $5, families $15, groups (12 pers. ) $4.00, children under 6 : free.
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Site historique Matamajaw |
Causapscal |
The Valley |
Site historique Matamajaw
53C, rue St-Jacques
Causapscal, Québec G0J 1J0
Phone: (418) 756-5999
Fax: (418) 756-3344

Photo: Site historique Matamajaw
Legend has it that the first sport fisherman to cast a line at Causapscal was Lord Mount Stephen. Around 1870, he established his very own private fishing estate by buying up much of the property along the banks of the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers.
In the early 1900's, a group of wealthy American and English Canadian businessmen purchased Lord Mount Stphen's estate and founded the Matamajaw Salmon Club.
For more than 60 years, the luxurious Club was a second home to members and their guests, lured by the prospect of measuring their strength and cunning against the king of our rivers, the Atlantic salmon.

Photo: Site historique Matamajaw
Visitors to the Matamajaw Historical Site are offered a taste of the adventure-filled world of salmon fishing. On-site exhibits and activities provide a glimpse of life at an exclusive fishing club, while allowing you to increase your knowledge of an enthralling sport and a truly exceptional species, the Atlantic salmon.
The installation of a newly reconstructed salmon pool provides a splendid opportunity for observe Atlantic salmon in their natural habitat through a glass partition. Parc des Fourches, which borders the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers, is thew ideal location for observing the finess and fury of salmon fishing. Bilingual exhibition.
Open
The Matamajaw Historical Site is open everyday during the summer. June 23rd to September 20th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees : $5.00
Students: $4.25
Seniors: $4.25
Family: $15.00
Group rate
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Site Mary Travers dite : « La Bolduc » |
Chandler (Newport) |
Land's End |
Site Mary Travers dite : « La Bolduc »
124, route 132
Chandler (Newport), Québec G0C 2A0
Phone: (418) 777-2401
Fax: (418) 777-4701

Photo: Site Mary Travers
Since 1994, the Site Mary Travers dite « La Bolduc » presents the life and the work of Madame Bolduc. A theatre play recounting her life through songs and dances brings you back to the era of this first French singer-songwriter. A unique place to experience the human force, vitality and warmth as well as the therapeutic humour of this Gaspesian legend. While singing or humming, come to Newport and celebrate with the Bolduc fans! Guided tour in-season, bilingual services, souvenir shop, terrace.
Schedule: daily, June to September.
Admission: adults $7.50. Special rates for families and groups.
Average length of Visit: 1.15 hours.

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Vieille Usine de L'Anse-à-Beaufils |
Percé (L'Anse-à-Beaufils) |
Land's End |
Vieille Usine de L'Anse-à-Beaufils
55, rue à Bonfils
Percé (L'Anse-à-Beaufils), Québec G0C 1G0
Phone: (418) 782-2277
Fax: (418) 782-5800
Photo: Jean-Pierre Huard
Gateway and meeting point for the activities of the natural and historic district of Percé, the Havre de L'Anse-à-Beaufils and the Vieille Usine present a diverse and adapted program as well as a set of animated, handicraft, and everyday activities through an important heritage. Interesting natural sites: cultural and natural shows in a warm and fun atmosphere. Show hall, exhibit gallery, workshop-boutique, professional recording studio and Protools system available from October to June, relaxation room, café bar, terrace on the wharf, chance to observe lobstering in-season, agate beach, public utilities (showers and laundry).
Nearby, on the shores of the Rivière de l"Anse à Beaufils, you will find one of the starting points of the "Sentier des Rivières" that covers 27 kilometres up to Coin‑du‑Banc and one of the starting points of the "Sentier des Montagnes" which runs over 14 kilometres up to the Route des Failles. Schedule: June 1st to September 15th, daily. Admission: rates vary according to activities chosen. 
Member of Gaspésie Gourmande.
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Vieux moulin - Vin de miel |
Sainte-Flavie |
The Coast |
Vieux moulin - Vin de miel
141, route de la Mer
Sainte-Flavie, Québec G0J 2L0
Phone: (418) 775-8383
Fax: (418) 775-8383
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.