Haldimand Beach, Gaspé

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Family Vacations in Gaspésie

Enjoy a Family Vacation in Gaspésie

In Gaspésie, family vacations mean freedom, discovery and the joy of spending time with your loved ones.

You and your children can run along beaches, climb trails, explore lighthouses or have picnics on the sand or at scenic lookouts. Every stop becomes an adventure suited to younger children, teens and parents! Little ones can marvel at fossils while older kids can paddle down a river or go treetop trekking. In the winter, ski resorts and outdoor centres are the places to be while you create new memories in the fresh air.

Whether you prefer the comfort of a cottage, the simplicity of a motel or the fun atmosphere of a campground, you will find everything you need to spend memorable moments with your family. In Gaspésie, you can enjoy a hassle-free family vacation to the fullest!

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Discover Some of the Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit

Exploramer Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Museums and Historic Sites

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Exploramer

This museum invites you to explore the marine world from various perspectives through aquariums, exhibitions, boat trips and a fish-harvesting activity. The touch pools offer an engaging challenge for the whole family: who will dare to handle starfish, crabs and sea cucumbers?
Bioparc de la Gaspésie Bonaventure Interpretation Sites

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Bioparc de la Gaspésie

This wildlife park offers an immersive experience with nearly 40 animal species living in natural habitats. Children will love the insectarium, the petting farm and the amphibian and reptile pavilion, which presents an interactive exhibition on these fascinating creatures.
Cime Aventure Bonaventure Kayaking and Canoeing

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Cime Aventure

This outdoor adventure company offers you the opportunity to explore the crystal-clear rivers of Gaspésie in a canoe or kayak, whether or not you have any experience. Family-friendly packages such as the Family Tour allow you to paddle at your own pace, soak up the surrounding scenery and picnic on a riverbank as you share a memorable adventure with your children.
Via Ferrata de la Chute à Philomène Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs Via Ferrata and Aerial Park

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Via Ferrata de la chute à Philomène

Accessible to anyone aged 10 and up, this via ferrata offers you an exciting climbing adventure! From suspension bridges to beams, trails and a zipline with a view of a waterfall, every component of the route poses a challenge. If this is your first time on a via ferrata, you can opt for the shorter route, which only includes a bridge and the zipline.
Forillon National Park Gaspé National Park - Paid access, over 70,000 visitors

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Wharf Fishing

Since wharf fishing is a favourite regional pastime, this is a great way to meet local residents. Free for everyone and requiring no fishing permit, this activity is fun for both kids and adults. Bring your own gear or rent it on site from a nearby lodging establishment, then cast your line into the water!

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Plan Your Family Winter Vacation

In Gaspésie, winter is all about spending time outdoors with your family. Small-scale ski resorts, natural snow, tubing hills, skating rinks and snowshoe trails await you here. Comfortable cottages and hotels with indoor pools will give you opportunities to extend the fun after a day outside. Gaspésie is a great place to stay during the holiday season, March break or for a weekend getaway.