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Gaspésie is rightly designated as a recognized and sought-after destination in Québec's tourism history. Long renowned for the beauty of its commanding natural landscapes, the region attracts visitors from all four corners of the world. Initially valued by burgesses for the salmon fishing and the wide expanse of its resorts, it is rapidly becoming a first-class Québec travel destination. It stands out thanks to its uniqueness and its size.

Located on the south side of the St. Lawrence, this peninsula, with its rugged but breathtaking landform, is the continuation of the Appalachian range. Caressed by the waves of both the estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, it is literally chiselled by multiple clear and fish-filled streams. It encompasses many parks and reserves, and its forests, beaches, cliffs and meadows form an immense sanctuary for fauna and flora. It is a true Garden of Eden, where one can absorb the natural beauty of the environment...

Gaspésie is gorgeous anytime of the year. In summer, attractions await the traveler throughout the Gaspésie and there are outdoor activities for every taste: hiking, karting, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, sea excursions, … During fall, the flaming colors are attractive for the visitors and there are many outdoor activities to practice. In winter, Gaspésie has a whirlwind of activities through which the visitor will get a chance to sample what it has to offer : cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, overnight mountain hiking enthusiasts will get a taste of heaven.

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In-Season Costs

Gaspésie offers everything from luxurious inns to bed & breakfasts or youth hostels. Admission fees for the activities, rates for a room and prices for dinner are always different depending what you visit or where you stay.

Average Seattle Weather

In summer, the temperature is warmer and average 9°C to 25°C. This warm temperature sometimes combines with humidity.

In autumn, it is the season of colors. The changing of the leaves transforms the nature landscapes to a real masterpiece. Autumn can surprise everyone with a peaceful weather between 5°C to 20°C.

In winter, the season is perfect for outdoor activities lovers. The average weather is minus 14°C to 0°C.

Spring is the maple syrup time. The average weather is around minus 2°C to 12°C.

It is suggested to prepare your luggages depending the season of the year. Even in summer time, always bring warm clothes, just in case.

Transportation

The Gaspé Peninsula begins in Sainte-Flavie, where Route 132 splits to form an itinerary loop of approximately 885 km. It is at this specific point that you must choose your route, either the South Tour or the North Tour. Both sides are amazing. Whatever your decision may be, all through your journey, you are sure to find the most diversified and picturesque sea, mountain landscapes, valleys, bays and coastlines. You can come in the region by car, by plane, by train or by bus.

Washington Tourism - Seattle Attractions, Activities and Day Trips

Vieux Moulin, Sainte-Flavie
Centre d’interprétation de la dime- Musée de paléontologie, Saint-Flavie
Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon, Sainte-Flavie
Parc de la rivière Mitis, Sainte-Flavie
Galerie de fresque, Les Murmures de la Ville, Mont-Joli
Église de Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici
Jardins de Métis, Grand Métis
La Maison Bourgoin, Price
Mon Jardin Secret, Baie-des-Sables
La Grotte des fées, Saint-Léandre
Les Jardins de Doris, Matane
Observation centre salmon run, Mathieu-D’Amours Dam, Matane
L’ancien magasin général A.G, Matane
Musée La Maison Horace-Bouffard, Matane
Centre d’interprétation de la recherché et du développement de l’énergie éolienne, Éole, Cap-Chat.
Exploramer, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Parc national de la Gaspésie, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Mine d’agates du Mont Lyall, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Musée des phares, La Martre
Parc et Mer Mont-Louis, Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis
Site du phare de cap Madeleine, Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine
Centre d’interprétation du cuivre, Murdochville
Village en chanson de Petite-Vallée
Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée, Gaspé (L’Anse-à-Valleau)
Bardeau et Bateau, Gaspé (Rivière-au-Renard)
Centre socioculturel Manoir Le Boutillier, Gaspé (L’Anse-au-Griffon)
Centre Culturel Le Griffon, Gaspé (L’Anse-au-Griffon)
Forillon National Park of Canada, Gaspé
Site d’interprétation de la culture Micmac de Gespeg, Gaspé
Musée de la Gaspésie et monument à Jacques-Cartier, Gaspé
Centre d’information ornithologique de Barachois, Percé (Barachois)
Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé
Les Bio-Jardins Rocher-Percé, Percé (Val-d’Espoir)
La Vieille Usine de l’Anse-à-Beaufils, Percé (L’Anse-à-Beaufils)
Magasin Général Historique Authentique 1928, Percé (L’Anse-à-Beaufils)
L’usine de morue salée-séchée à la gaspésienne, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé
Carrefour national de l’aquaculture et des pêches, Grande-Rivière
Le Parc du Bourg de Pabos, Chandler
Site Mary Travers dite : La Bolduc, Chandler
Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac
Le Bioparc de la Gaspésie, Bonaventure
Musée acadien du Québec, Bonaventure
La Grotte de Saint-Eléar, Gaspésie’s underground landcape, Saint-Elzéar
Gaspesian British Heritage Village, New Richmond
Musée de la rivière Cascapédia, Cascapédia
Petite jardin de l’abeille, Maria
Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph, Carleton-sur-Mer
Parc national de Miguasha, Nouvelle
Les chalets du jardin la petite Rochelle, Pointe-à-la-Croix
The Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada, Pointe-à-la-Croix
Centre d’interprétation sur l’historique du chemin Kempt, Restigouche-Partie-Sud-Est
Centre d’interprétation forestier et salmonicole, Sainte-Florence
Matamajaw Historical Site, Causapscal
Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette. Causapscal
Savonnerie Olivier, Amqui