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    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!

    Welcome in Gaspésie!

    Mont-Joli Information Office
    Following the new measures announced by the Government of Quebec (orange 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.


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Mount Lyall agate mine

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  • Route 299 (Parc national de la Gaspésie, jonction Lac-Ste-Anne et Murdochville)
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  • Description

    In open-pit mine, become prospector and pick yourself beautiful agates and geodes. Discover, in this rare volcano (350 million years), fines stones (quartz, amethyst, cornelian, jasper and more), near the Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve.

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    We provide equipment and training. Bring good shoes and your food. Picnic area on site and two diamond saws for cutting your rock. Average length of activity: from 2 to 3 hours, good weather like rainy days.

    Gift shop on-site.

    How to get there?

    From Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, take road 299 South. After 57 km, take the intersection leading to Murdochville and Sainte-Anne Lake for 1.5 km on a gravel road. You will then get a track on your right leading to the welcome office. From New Richmond, take road 299 North for 85 km.

    You can be served in English, and translated materials are available.

    Open:

    June 25 to September 5, 2021, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservation required by mail, consult the calendar on the website.

    Rates: 

    • $39/person for picking activity (including the visit and equipment)
    • $13/adult accompanying a picker
    • $8/child 6-16 years old
    • Free for children under 6 years old
    • Cutting of stones: $5 to $30, depending on the diameter
    • Payment: cash, Visa and Master Card
    • Taxes included in the price.
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