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    Welcome in Gaspésie!

    Mont-Joli Information Office
    Following the new measures announced by the Government of Quebec (red zone), Tourisme Gaspésie has decided to close its tourist information office to customers. However, you can reach us by email (info@tourisme-gaspesie.com) and by phone (1 800 463-0323) from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.


    1 418 775-2223   |   1 800 463-0323
    info@tourisme-gaspesie.com


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    • National Parks
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    • Culture and Living History
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    • Biking
    • Quadding
    • Motorcycling
    • Snowmobiling
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    • Cottages, Condos and Tourist Homes
    • Campgrounds and Ready-to-Camp
    • Other Types of Accommodation
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Gaspésie begins in Sainte-Flavie via Route 132 or Mont-Joli via Highway 20.

In Sainte-Flavie, Route 132 splits into two: you can either head north (clockwise) or south (counterclockwise) on an 885-km loop drive around the Gaspé Peninsula.

Whichever direction you choose, you will be able to admire magnificent views on both sides of the road.

Gaspésie has a population of 132 700 people and covers an area of about 30 000 km2. The region is roughly the same size as Belgium or the state of Maryland.

The Gaspé Peninsula is bordered by to the north by the St. Lawrence Estuary, to the south by Chaleur Bay and to the east by the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This vast region is divided into five sectors: Coast, Haute-Gaspésie, Land's End, Chaleur Bay and Valley.

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    Tourist Signage

    In Québec, tourist regions and directions to services, attractions and activities are indicated on blue road-side signs. For more information, visit www.panneaubleu.com or 
    www.tourisme.gouv.qc.ca/signalisation (in French only).
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    Village-Relais Accredited Services

    If you require assistance or want to take a break, look for the Village-relais signs. These indicate accredited municipalities that offer a range of services as well as safe and pleasant places to stop. villages-relais.qc.ca

    - Mont-Joli, Cap-Chat, Mont-Louis, Chandler, Paspébiac, Pointe-à-la-Croix and Amqui
  • Whale Watching Cruise in Forillon National Park

    Appropriate Apparel

    To enjoy to the fullest your sea cruises, evening strolls along the wharves, or mountain hikes, make sure you have a windbreaker and an extra layer of clothes.

    In the spring and fall, bring boots if you plan to go hiking, since snow is often found in national parks and on the mountaintops during these seasons.

  • A lady plays with her dog on the beach of Penouille

    Travelling with a Dog

    Dogs are allowed in all national parks in Québec, except Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé. However, dogs are only authorized in certain areas, which vary from one park to another. Find out where dogs are authorized in each park during the summer by visiting www.sepaq.com/animals.


    If you must to leave your dog unattended, be sure not to leave it your car on a hot day. Always choose a shady place to park your car or use sun shields to prevent heat exhaustion, which is dangerous for your pet.

    Several accommodation and all campgrounds accept pets: look for this symbol   on this website. For more information, visit www.partoutavecmonchien.com (in French only).
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    Québec for All: Accessibility for People with Disabilities

    Kéroul assesses the accessibility of businesses in Québec based on a set of criteria recognized by Tourisme Québec. Their Québec for All website offers a wide range of cultural and tourist information for visitors with reduced mobility.
    514 252-3104 or QuebecForAll.com

     

  • Hotel room in Gaspésie

    Booking Accommodations

    To avoid disappointment, be sure to book your accommodations in advance from mid-July to mid-August, as this is the busiest tourist season. 
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    Making a Comment or Conveying Dissatisfaction

    If you wish to comment on or convey dissatisfaction with the tourism services you received while in Québec, please contact:

    Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec
    1 877 686 8358, option 7
    comment@alliancetouristique.com

  • Autumn colors

    Fall Colours

    Depending on the weather, the best time to enjoy the fall colours is between late September and mid-October.
  • Mosquitoes

    Mosquito season varies from year to year, depending on the weather, but is generally between late May and mid-July. Be sure to pack mosquito repellent!
  • Tipping

    Tipping is customary in restaurants, bars and taxis. The amount, which is not included on the bill, is generally 15% of the total before taxes. An easy way to calculate the tip is to add up both sales taxes. Tipping bellhops or porters is at your discretion (generally, $1 per bag).

  • Taxes

    In Québec, you will be charged two sales taxes on most purchases: the 5% federal goods and services tax (GST), and the 9.975% Québec sales tax (QST). A 3.5% tax on lodging is also added to the room rate in the region of Gaspésie.

     

  • Road Conditions

    To find out about road conditions and other related information, call 511 or 1 888 355-0511 or visit quebec511.info.

  • An electric car connected to a charging station at Riôtel Matane

    Electric Vehicles

    You can drive around the Gaspé Peninsula in an electric vehicle. Visit www.lecircuitelectrique.com to find charging stations throughout the region.
  • Route 132 in Grande-Vallée region

    Driving in Québec

    Since Canada uses the metric system, speed limits are posted in kilometres per hour (km/h) and gasoline is sold by the litre (l). 

    Cell phones: Use of a cell phone is prohibited while driving unless it is a hands-free device.

    Winter tires: All passenger vehicles and taxis registered in Québec must be equipped with winter tires from December 1 to March 15. This requirement also applies to rental passenger vehicles in Québec.

 

 

Weather Statistics for Mont-Joli

  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average temperature (ºC) -12,3 -10,9 -5,0 1,6 8,5 14,4 17,5 16,2 11,4 5,3 -0,7 -8,3
Average high (ºC) -7,8 -6,5 -0,9 5,4 13,5 19,8 22,7 21,3 16,0 9,1 2,4 -4,6
Average low (ºC) -16,7 -15,2 -9,0 -2,3 3,4 9,0 12,2 11,1 6,7 1,5 -3,8 -12,0
Average monthly snowfall (cm)
Annual average: 350 cm
78 59 58 30 2 0 0 0 0 5 38 80
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
Annual average: 606 mm
9 6 15 34 82 73 85 89 78 80 41 14

 

Weather Statistics for Gaspé

  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average temperature (ºC) -11,9 -10,8 -5,0 1,4 7,6 13,2 16,6 15,9 11,1 5,2 -0,6 -7,6
Average high (ºC) -6,0 -4,7 0,5 6,0 13,8 19,9 23,0 22,3 17,3 10,4 3,5 -2,8
Average low (ºC) -17,6 -16,7 -10,4 -3,3 1,3 6,4 10,2 9,4 4,9 0 -4,6 -12,3
Average monthly snowfall (cm)
Annual average: 380 cm
77 56 76 43 5 0 0 0 0 5 38 81
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
Annual average: 752 mm
21 8 28 59 85 73 108 91 70 105 66 37

Source: www.theweathernetwork.com/ca

 

 

Welcome to Gaspésie!

Given the current situation, before you travel, please be sure to book your accommodations and check with tourism companies to find out how they are operating.

Rest assured that local companies are following the recommended public health guidelines.

As the situation continues to evolve, we will make every effort to keep this website up to date.

We look forward to welcoming you in Gaspésie!

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