Useful Services in Gaspésie
From currency exchange offices to tide schedules, a variety of useful services are available throughout Gaspésie. In case of emergency, the region also offers health services and is under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Banking in Gaspésie
In Gaspésie, you will find several branches of the Desjardins credit union and the National Bank. Most offer 24-hour ATM services. Since hours may vary from one location to the next, be sure to check them before you set out. Visit the Desjardins and National Bank websites for a list of branches with their opening hours.
Caisse Desjardins de Mont-Joli-Est de La Mitis
1553, boulevard Jacques-Cartier
Mont-Joli
418 775-7253
To view current exchange rates, visit the Desjardins website where you will find a currency converter as well as a table of foreign currency exchange rates.
Exchange Office
National Bank of Canada
127, boulevard René-Lepage
Rimouski
418 723-3394
Emergency and Safety Services in Gaspésie
Emergencies
Call 9-1-1 for police, fire or medical emergencies.
More info - Government of Québec
Info-Santé
Call 8-1-1 for confidential non-emergency health advice.
More info - Government of Québec
Road Conditions
Dial 5-1-1 or visit quebec511.info for current road conditions, to locate rest areas, etc.
Canadian Coast Guard
To report a marine search and rescue incident: 1-800-463-4393
To report marine pollution: 1-800-363-4735
Beach safety
1-800-561-1616
More info - Québec Ministry of Environment (in French only)
Tides, currents and water levels
1-877-775-0790
More info - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Weather
Hello Weather automated service: 1-833-794-3556
Poaching
Poaching Alert (Marine Resources)
1-800-463-9057 or visit Poaching Alert (Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
SOS Poaching – Wildlife Emergency
1-800-463-2191 or visit SOS Poaching (Gouvernement du Québec)
Health Services and Hospitals in Gaspésie
Gaspésie Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS de la Gaspésie)
List of hospitals/CISSS in Gaspésie (in French only)
Chandler Hospital
418-689-2261 - Find on Google Maps
Gaspé Hospital
418-368-3301 - Find on Google Maps
Maria Hospital
418-759-3443 - Find on Google Maps
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Hospital
418-763-2261 - Find on Google Maps
Bas-Saint-Laurent Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent)
List of hospitals/CISSS in Bas-Saint-Laurent (in French only)
Amqui Hospital
418-629-2211 - Find on Google Maps
Matane Hospital
418-562-3135 - Find on Google Maps
Mont-Joli, La Mitis Hospital Centre
418-775-7261 - Find on Google Maps
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