Can’t-Miss Winter Experiences in La Matanie in Gaspésie

Here are some suggestions for outdoor activities you can enjoy in the Matane area during your next winter escapade in Gaspésie. 

Located only about 10 minutes west of Matane, Aventure Pattes Blanches offers you the opportunity to enjoy a dogsledding expedition in the forest and along the sea. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll learn how to harness the dogs, drive the team and take care of the animals.

Photo: Aventure Pattes Blanches

Enjoy your favourite winter sports at the Mont Castor ski resort! This is the ideal place to learn how to ski or snowboard—you can rent all the gear you need here and even try out backcountry skiing for the first time. You can also go snowshoeing or snow tubing on the mountain.

Photo: Mont Castor ski resort

See what plant and animal species you can spot as you snowshoe in the Réserve faunique de Matane. Starting from the John Registration Centre, the trails in this SÉPAQ wildlife reserve will give you the opportunity to explore the banks of the Matane River over a distance of 1.5 km to 7 km.

After a day of playing in the snow in La Matanie, why not tour the La Fabrique microbrewery, listen to music while you grab a bite to eat at Café La Caisse, sample baked goods at Café Boulangerie Toujours Dimanche or sip a specialty coffee at La Miss Café.

La Fabrique. Photo: Dany Vachon

Ready to plan your stay? Find accommodations in La Matanie.