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Adventure Tourism - ExcursionsPhoto: Jean-Pierre Huard




During the summer, Gaspésie slowly reveals its splendour. It takes care in polishing its landscapes to the finest detail, leaving you speechless before so much beauty, and eager to explore it. A prime outdoor destination, there are a thousand and one ways to discover it with a experienced guide.

1 Carrefour Aventure Mont-Saint-Pierre The Haute-Gaspésie
Carrefour Aventure
106, rue Prudent-Cloutier
Mont-Saint-Pierre, Québec G0E 1V0
Phone: (418) 797-5033
Fax: (418) 797-2614
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Four-wheel drive vehicle rides to the top of Mont-Saint-Pierre. Sea kayak rental. Schedule: June 20th to September 10th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 hour. Admission: adults $8; children $5. 
2 Guided tours with Taxi Percé Percé Land's End
Guided tours with Taxi Percé
16, rue Saint-Michel
Percé, Québec G0C 2L0
Phone: (418) 782-2102
Fax: (418) 782-2102
Free: 1 866 782-2102
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The grande tournée mer et monts, (the great sea and mountain tour) is the interpretation of the environment and guided tours on board a sport utility vehicle in the mountains of Percé, with stops at Mont Sainte-Anne, the grotto, Pic de l'Aurore, the Crevasse, the Route des Failles. Schedule: June to September, daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Average length of Visit: 2.5 hours. Admission: $24/person. Maximum of 6 people. Reservations mandatory.
3 Hang-gliding Information Centre Mont-Saint-Pierre The Haute-Gaspésie
Hang-gliding Information Centre
116, rue Prudent-Cloutier
Mont-Saint-Pierre, Québec G0E 1V0
Phone: (418) 797-2222
Fax: (418) 797-2307
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Hang-gliding
Photo: Michel Julien



Information on gliding, paragliding, hang-gliding, and tandem flying. Mont-Saint-Pierre visit (hiking). Hang-gliding site. Panoramic view of the village and the surrounding area (hiking shoes are required). Fête du Vol Libre from July 25th to August 3rd. Schedule: June 24th to end of August, daily.

4 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
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Le Sémaphore, fossil and mineral expedition
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.

5 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
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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.
6 Secrets du Vieux Bouc Maria The Bay
Secrets du Vieux Bouc
140, Rang 2
Maria, Québec G0C 1Y0
Phone: (418) 759-3248
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Les Secrets du Vieux Bouc
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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