| Photo: 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.
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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
Four-wheel drive vehicle rides to the top of Mont-Saint-Pierre. Sea kayak rental. Schedule: June 20 th to September 10 th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Average length of Visit: 1 hour. Admission: adults $8; children $5.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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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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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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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