Travelling with a Dog in Gaspésie

Explore Gaspésie with Your Dog

Would you like to visit Gaspésie with your dog? This is entirely possible if you plan your trip carefully. Many parks, lodging establishments, attractions and companies offering activities will welcome you with your four-legged companion. Several restaurants also allow dogs on their outdoor patios.

Before leaving, be sure to check the policies of each site you intend to visit. In some places, only certain areas permit pets. In addition, the vast majority require dogs to be on a leash so be sure to always have this essential accessory on hand.

To plan your visit with your dog, use the “Pet-friendly” filter on our website, which will help you identify locations suitable for both of you.

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Promenade des Capitaines, Matane

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Hiking

Three national parks in Gaspésie welcome dogs on a leash: Forillon, Miguasha and Gaspésie. Dog access is limited to certain areas in these parks except at Forillon where dogs are allowed everywhere. You can also explore wildlife reserves, the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark, regional parks and over 30 trails at various other sites with your dog.
Paddleboard in the Matapédia Lake

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Activities

About 15 museums as well as historic and interpretation sites welcome dogs during the summer season. Interpretive trails, gardens, lighthouses and heritage sites offer many cultural discoveries you can enjoy with your furry companion. Depending on the location, activities such as fishing or sea excursions may also be possible with your pet.
Forillon National Park Gaspé National Park - Paid access, over 70,000 visitors

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Beaches

Over 30 beaches in Gaspésie are dog friendly. Your furry companion is also welcome on wharves, where you can fish or go for a stroll. You can also enjoy exploring the coastline together (while making sure your dog doesn’t drink saltwater) and watch the sunset at the end of the day.
Dog on a terrace

Credit: Laetitia Clouzot

Restaurants

Dogs are allowed on the patios of restaurants, microbreweries and distilleries. They must be on a leash and well-behaved. You can also stop at a snack bar, grab takeout or purchase local products for a picnic or a meal at your cottage.
Le Nordet Percé (Saint-Georges-de-Malbaie) Hotels

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Accommodations

In the summer, over 100 lodging establishments (including hotels, B&Bs, outfitters, cottages, campgrounds and more) welcome dogs. Of these, nearly 60 are campgrounds. To find them, use the “Pet-friendly” filter on our website.