Getting Around in Gaspésie

Yes. You can travel by bus with Orléans Express to Gaspésie as well as within the region. Two routes are available departing from Mont-Joli, one via the northern side of the peninsula and the other via the southern side. Together they will take you around the entire region, stopping in about 20 towns along the way. Note that Murdochville is on one of these routes but not Forillon National Park.

Cyclists can also have their bikes transported by bus, a useful service for those who want to explore Gaspésie on two wheels.

Yes. The Régie intermunicipale de transport Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (RÉGÎM) (website in French only) provides public and shared transit services in Gaspésie in the eastern part of the peninsula, from Cap-Chat (near Sainte-Anne-des-Monts) to Matapédia, including Murdochville.

Public transit services are accessible to all and available Monday to Friday, except on statutory holidays. Tickets can be purchased on board, at various points of sale or online. Some trips require a reservation.

Bike racks are available upon reservation from May 1 to October 31. Some municipalities also offer car-sharing and bike-sharing services.

Yes, in some towns. In collaboration with the Régie intermunicipale de transport Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (RÉGÎM), several municipalities provide cars for shared use. This transportation option is available in Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Chandler, Maria and Carleton-sur-Mer. Visit the RÉGÎM website (in French only) for more information.

Yes. From early July to late September, a shuttle bus runs once a day between the tourist information office in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and Parc national de la Gaspésie. Shuttle services are also available within the park to take you to certain sectors and run on a fixed schedule. Reservations may be required. Visit the park’s official website for more details.

Yes. The Régie intermunicipale de transport Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (RÉGÎM) offers a shuttle bus service between the village of L’Anse-au-Griffon and the town of Gaspé via Cap-des-Rosiers, Cap-aux-Os and Penouille. The stops in Cap-des-Rosiers and Penouille as well as at Fort Péninsule provide access to Forillon National Park. Once in the park, no additional transportation services are available, so you will need to get around on foot or by bike, if you bring your own.

Yes. You can rent a car in several towns throughout Gaspésie, including Matane, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Chandler, Port-Daniel, Bonaventure, New Richmond, Maria, Pointe-à-la-Croix and Amqui. Major rental companies such as Discount, Location Sauvageau and Thrifty operate in the region.

Car sharing is also available through the Régie intermunicipale de transport Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (RÉGÎM) (website in French only).

Yes. Electric vehicle charging stations are available throughout the region, usually no more than 100 km apart. They can be found in many town centres as well as near attractions, restaurants, lodging establishments and some other businesses. It is therefore entirely possible to drive around Gaspésie in an electric car.

To plan your route, visit PlugShare or Circuit électrique (in French only). You can also read our blog post about going on a road trip in an electric car.

Yes, taxis are available in Gaspésie, but they are limited. Most of the larger towns offer taxi services, including Mont-Joli, Matane, the towns in La Haute-Gaspésie, Gaspé, Chandler (including the Percé area), Bonaventure, New Richmond and Amqui. Booking a taxi in advance is highly recommended.

Yes. The Régie intermunicipale de transport Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (RÉGÎM) offers a bike-sharing service in a few towns in Gaspésie. Visit their website (in French only) to find out more.