From Cap-Chat (Capucins) to Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine
Home to charming coastal villages and 130 km of shoreline between spectacular cliffs and the endless Gulf of St. Lawrence, La Haute-Gaspésie is sure to impress you.
Looking for exciting things to do? Try hang-gliding, canyoning or ziplining! In the backcountry, climb the Chic-Chocs, an incredible natural playground where you can hike 25 peaks over 1000 metres high. Many wildlife species are found in these mountains. Be on the lookout for moose, the king of our forests!
Cap-Chat
Located between sea and mountains, Cap-Chat is home to the world’s largest vertical-axis wind turbine, which dominates the landscape along with 76 others. The Le Nordais wind farm, the first and largest ever built in Canada and one of the largest in North America, has a total of 133 wind turbines with an installed capacity of 100 MW. [...]
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
This town is all about discovery and fun! Tucked away in a hidden cove, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts combines sea and mountain scenery and is the gateway to Parc national de la Gaspésie. A developed waterfront, regional cuisine, a microbrewery, a pub, gourmet shops, exhibitions and shows (Maison de la Culture) make this town a must-visit in the summer or winter.[...]
Marsoui
Located between sea and mountains, Marsoui has evolved around these elements. Historically, fishing was abundant, which drew many anglers; however, the village’s main economic activity remains the forest industry. It is also home to commercial sugar bushes using cutting-edge technology, several lakes and rivers for sport fishing, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. [...]
Rivière-à-Claude
This municipality brings together two villages: Rivière-à-Claude and Ruisseau-à-Rebours. Separated by lowlands and nestled at the foot of the mountains, these communities are located along the shoreline. Be sure to stop and admire the view from the Pierre-Drapeau lookout. [...]
Mont-Saint-Pierre
Exceptional outdoor activities are offered year-round at the heart of remarkable thousand-year-old landscapes. Introduction to tandem hang-gliding, backcountry skiing expeditions in powder snow, trails winding through the village and the mountain, hiking, mountain biking, ATVing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This magnificent glacial valley is the gateway to the Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs and Parc national de la Gaspésie (Mont-Jacques-Cartier sector). [...]
Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis
In a landscape where the cliffs of the Appalachians stand out against the blue of the sky and the sea, discover natural tourist attractions in all seasons: hiking trails, guillemot observation, ice climbing, panoramic views of geological interest, hang-gliding and paragliding. [...]