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Gaspésie Tour: Outdoor Adventures Itinerary
Are you looking for outdoor sports adventures? Here is a suggested itinerary for a 7-day trip around the Gaspé Peninsula that will wow you!
Day 1 – Hike in the mountains in Parc national de la Gaspésie
Starting point: Parc national de la Gaspésie
Discover the Chic-Chocs by climbing Mount Albert or Mount Jacques-Cartier, two of the 22 peaks over 1000 metres high in Parc national de la Gaspésie.
Other options for activities: Eskamer Aventure canyoning and aeriel park, Parc côtier du Ruisseau-Castor
Local flavour to try: Savour a pint of Le Malbord beer at this microbrewery’s pub in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts or grab a can to enjoy a drink by the sea!
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 45 minutes from Parc national de la Gaspésie to Tourelle
Accommodations: A festive seaside youth hostel, the Sea Shack offers you the option of camping on the beach or staying in a dorm or cabin, not to mention hanging out at the fun Tiki Bar!
More lodging and activities options in La Haute-Gaspésie.
Day 2 – Hang-gliding and sunset paddle boarding
Starting point: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Tourelle)
Go hang-gliding in Mont-Saint-Pierre with Vue du Ciel or Les Passagers du vent. End your day with a sunset paddleboard excursion in the Penouille sector at Forillon National Park with Cap Aventure.
Other options for activities: Station de montagne sur mer de Mont-Saint-Pierre
Local flavour to try: Le Marché des Saveurs Gaspésiennes offers products from Gaspésie. Stock up on cheeses, cold meats, pastries and breads for a picnic.
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 30 minutes from Tourelle to Mont-Saint-Pierre and then 2 hours from Mont-Saint-Pierre to L’Anse-au-Griffon
Accommodations: The Griffon Aventure hostel, which strives to be a model of sustainable development, offers camping, dorms, rustic cabins and a bar overlooking the sea.
More lodging and activities options in La Côte-de-Gaspé.
Day 3 – River canyoning and beach fun
Starting point: Gaspé (L'Anse-au-Griffon)
Enjoy a day of canyoning with Griffon Aventures before heading to Percé and ending your day on the beach at Coin-du-Banc.
Other options for activities: Percé UNESCO Global Geopark, Folies Boréales, Parc municipal de la Rivière Émeraude
Local flavour to try: Savour Pit Caribou beers on a magnificent patio overlooking the sea at the microbrewery in L’Anse-à-Beaufils.
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 75 minutes from L’Anse-au-Griffon to Coin-du-Banc
Accommodations: Camp de Base Gaspésie is a popular meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers 10 rooms in an old-fashioned lodge and 3 cabins.
More lodging and activities options in Le Rocher-Percé.
Day 4 – Kayaking and Percé Rock
Starting point: Percé (Coin-du-Banc)
See Percé Rock from a different angle in a kayak with Le Nordet or Camp de Base Gaspésie and visit the many attractions of Percé before driving on to Maria.
Other options for activities: Club nautique de Percé, Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, Fish On Aventure, Rats de Marée - Guide de pêche
Local flavour to try: Along the way, stop in at Ferme Bourdages Tradition to purchase delicious strawberry or rhubarb wines and many other treats!
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 2.25 hours from Percé to Maria
Accommodations: A stone’s throw from the beach in Maria, Auberge du Marchand offers rooms, studios and apartments as well as a re
More lodging and activities options in La Baie-des-Chaleurs.
Day 5 – Hiking or mountain biking in Carleton-sur-Mer
Starting point: Maria
The Parc régional du Mont-Saint-Joseph invites you to enjoy an exceptional mountain experience through various outdoor activities. Perched at an altitude of 555 meters, its cliffside lookout offers a breathtaking view of Chaleur Bay. Explore 35 km of mountain biking trails and 30 km of hiking paths connecting Carleton-sur-Mer and Maria.
Other options for activities: Écovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs, Excursions en catamaran TaxSea
Local flavour to try: Savour a beer from Le Naufrageur on the microbrewery’s patio in Carleton-sur-Mer or buy their beers in bottles at the minimart next door and enjoy them wherever you want! More options
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 20 minutes from Maria to Carleton-sur-Mer
Accommodations: Located by the sea in the heart of Carleton-sur-Mer, L’Auberg’Inn offers dorms, lofts and a rental house.
More lodging and activities options in La Baie-des-Chaleurs.
Day 6 – River canoeing
Starting point: Carleton-sur-Mer
Discover waterfalls and sites that are otherwise inaccessible during a day of canoeing with Nature Aventure.
Other options for activities: International Appalachian Trail, Route des Belvédères (scenic drive)
Local flavour to try: The microbrewery La Captive is located in a historic building in the Matapédia Valley that once housed the town’s police station, jail and fire station. Enjoy a beer with aromas from the region.
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 45 minutes from Carleton-sur-Mer to Matapédia
Accommodations: Built of logs and overlooking the river, the Auberge-Pourvoirie de la rivière Matapédia (Matapedia River Lodge Outfitter) welcomes you for an overnight stay or a salmon-fishing package.
Day 7 –Salmon fishing
Starting point: Matapédia
If you have never been salmon fishing before, participate in an introductory day of salmon fishing with the Matapédia and Patapédia Rivers Management Corporation or go fishing on your own on one of the three rivers in this area.
Other options for activities: Site des Chute et Marais (interpretation centre), Parc régional du Lac-Matapédia, Via ferrata de La Chute à Philomène
Local flavour to try: Don’t miss the raspberry liqueurs, mistelles and wines made by La Vallée de la Framboise economuseum in Val-Brillant and be sure to try their famous homemade slush!
Logistical details
Route and transportation: 40 minutes from Matapédia to Causapscal
Accommodations: Sleep at Auberge La Coulée Douce and for dinner taste their specialty, Atlantic salmon!
More lodging and activities options in La Matapédia.
*Please note that this itinerary is intended for information purposes only; it is not a package. It proposes a tour of the Gaspé Peninsula starting on the south side (and going counterclockwise around the region). This itinerary is meant to inspire you and may be modified as you wish.
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