Forillon National Park © Mathieu Dupuis
Visiting Gaspésie with Your Dog
Visitors often wonder whether dogs are allowed in accommodation establishments or tourist attractions in Gaspésie. This blog post will help you plan your stay in our region with your furry companion.
First, consult the Website, which lists various accommodation options: hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campgrounds, etc. Those that are pet-friendly will include a dog pictogram, as pictured below. (If you don’t see this pictogram, pets are not allowed.)
Beaches, wharves and trails
Over 38 beaches, including 3 that are supervised, and over 32 hiking trails are accessible to dogs.
Two national parks allow dogs on leashes: Forillon National Park and, more recently, Parc national de la Gaspésie. In the latter case, dogs are allowed in certain areas only, which are clearly delineated to avoid any confusion. The authorized sites are the Lucarne and Chute-Sainte-Anne trails, the De la Rivière campground and the De la Vallée RV area. Wildlife reserves generally allow dogs except inside camps and in areas with signs forbidding their presence.
If you are travelling with your pet, please note that not all attractions are pet friendly. In addition, note that most of the attractions listed below require your pet to be on a leash.
- Parc régional de la Rivière Mitis (Sainte-Flavie)
- Géoparc mondial UNESCO de Percé (sentiers seulement)
- Circuit des Bâtisseurs (Chandler)
- La Route des Belvédères (Matapédia)
- Site des Chutes et Marais (Causapscal)
- La Chute à Philomène (Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs)
- Parc régional de la Seigneurie-du-Lac-Matapédia (Amqui)
Tourisme Gaspésie
Places of art, history and interpretation
Dog handlers who love culture, heritage and natural attractions: you will be delighted to be able to visit the following places with your companion.
- Circuit de fresques, des arts et du patrimoine, Les Murmures de la ville (Mont-Joli)
- Vignoble Carpinteri (Saint-Ulric)
- Jardins de Doris (Matane)
- Projet Éole (Cap-Chat)
- Mine d’agates du Mont Lyall (Sainte-Anne-des-Monts)
- Phare Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine)
- Site historique Berceau du Canada (Gaspé (extérieur seulement))
- Site historique national de Paspébiac (Paspébiac)
Your pets are allowed on the terrace of the following restaurants. They must obviously be on a leash and be discreet.
- Capitaine Homard (Sainte-Flavie)
- Café sur Mer (Métis-sur-Mer)
- La Fabrique (Matane)
- Café-Crêperie Les Gamineries (Manoir des Sapins, Sainte-Félicité)
- Resto-Pub La Révolte (Auberge le Caribou, Rivière-au-Renard (Gaspé))
- Café de l’Anse (Centre culturel Le Griffon, L’Anse-au-Griffon (Gaspé))
- Auberge de jeunesse Griffon Aventure (L’Anse-au-Griffon (Gaspé))
- TÉTÛ Taverne Gaspésienne (Hôtel Baker, Gaspé)
- Bistro-Bar Le Brise-Bise (Gaspé)
- Restaurant Le Marin d’eau douce (Carleton-sur-Mer)
- Auberge la Coulée Douce (Causapscal)
- Auberge Beauséjour (Amqui)
Mathieu Dupuis
In addition, if you are travelling with your dog and want to visit sites that are not pet-friendly, you will be happy to know that several local kennels offer you the option of boarding your pet during your absence. Visit our tourist information offices for more information about these companies, which are located throughout the Gaspé Peninsula. We will be happy to help you find one that suits you!
Enjoy discovering Gaspésie with your dog!