Gulf of St.Lawrence Circuit | |
| Information | |
| Departure | Sainte-Anne-des-Monts |
|---|---|
| Stage | Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis |
| Arrival | Chandler |
| Length | 342 km |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Country |  Canada |
| Region | Gaspesie |
| Tourist information office | |
| Location | |
 48 ° 42 ′ 36 ″ N 65 ° 22 ′ 12 ″ W | |
| Touristic site | |
The Gulf of St. Lawrence circuit is a road route between Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and Newport (or vice versa) in Gaspesie to Quebec.
Understand
The Gulf of St.Lawrence circuit is a route that follows Route 132 which circles the Gaspesie. This circuit extends from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts on the north shore of the peninsula to Newport on the south shore, or vice versa, following the coastline. It also includes a detour to get to Murdochville inside the peninsula.
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To see
- Explore 1, rue du Quai, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts,
1 418 763 2500, e-mail : [email protected] 
From June 3 to August 27 (by reservation 24 h in advance from August 28 to October 8), the schedule of the various activities varies. – Complex located on the quay of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts including an aquarium park and touch pools presenting living species of the St. Lawrence, fish-gathering activities, sea excursions aboard the zodiac JV Exploramer as well as a museum presenting interactive exhibitions on the sea with guided tours by biologists. There is also a boutique souvernir a sidewalk café. Free wireless internet access. - Cap Madeleine lighthouse and salmon pass 4, route du Phare, Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine (Madeleine-Center sector), 1 418 393 2114, e-mail : [email protected] Beginning of June to beginning of October every day, variable hours for special activities, the salmon pass closes on September 30. – Lighthouse, museum, café-restaurant in the former house of the assistant guardian. Arts and crafts Gaspesian, picnic, camping, playgrounds, accessible to recreational vehicles.
- Gaspésie Museum and Jacques-Cartier monument 80, boulevard Gaspé, Gaspe, 1 418 368 1534, fax : 1 418 368 1535, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round, from 1er June to October 31 every day from 9 h To 17 h and from 1er November to May 31 Wednesday to Friday from 10 h To 17 h and Saturday and Sunday from 12 h 30 To 17 h.
Entrance fee, several prices. – Museum on the history of Gaspesie with a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions. Free wireless internet access. - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows 765, boulevard Pointe-Navarre, Gaspe, 1 368 2133, fax : 1 418 368 5465, e-mail : [email protected] Year-round, but limited hours off-season. Free. – Place of pilgrimage since 1940, exhibition on the history of the sanctuary. The tomb of the founder, Father Jean-Marie Watier is located in the adjacent Chapel of Remembrance which is open 24 h for reflection. Solitary contemplation possible by reservation. Reservations recommended for groups. Average length of visit 1 h.
- Interpretation site of the Mi'kmaq culture of Gespeg 783, boulevard Pointe-Navarre, Gaspe, 1 418 368 7449, 1 866 870 6005 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] June to October. See website for prices. – Interpretation site to explore the Mi'gmaq culture of Gespeg, native craft shop, reconstruction of a traditional 17th century villagee century comprising wigwams, fire rings, utility items and hunting traps. Traditional song, traditional Aboriginal bread topped with maple syrup, meeting of ancestors. Guided tour in English and in French. Average length of visit 1 h 30. Free wireless internet access.
- Pointe-à-la-Renommée Historic Site 200, chemin de la Pointe-à-la-Renommée, Gaspe, 1 418 269 3310, fax : 1 418 269 3310, e-mail : [email protected] June 12 to September 30, daily. – Century-old lighthouse where Marconi installed the first maritime radio station ofNorth America in 1904 and communications center during the two world wars, recognized as a national historic site of Canada. Exhibitions on Marconi, telegraph operators, lighthouse keepers. Hiking trails leading to a mountain, the sea and the fishing harbor of L'Anse-à-Valleau. Does not accept bank cards and credit cards.
- Geopark of Percé 180 Route 132 West, Perforated, 1 418 782 5102, 1 844 782 5102 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Open year round, varied schedule. – Set of activities and attractions candidate for UNESCO recognition to discover the history of the region. Interactive multimedia exhibition, 23 geosites, network of 18 km, gazebos, camping (reservation recommended), platform suspended from 200 m altitude, playroom for children, beach, fishing, quad biking, cycling, geocaching. In winter, snowshoeing, winter camping in "ready-to-try" formula, Yukigassen field (winter sport developed in Japan), snowmobile. Entire sites and belvederes accessible free of charge at all times. Free wireless internet access.
- Authentic general store 1928 32, rue à Bonfils, Perforated (L'Anse-à-Beaufils sector), 1 418 782 2225, 1 418 782 5286, fax : 1 418 782 5286 From June 17 to September 30, daily and restricted schedule off season. See website for price. – Authentic period style general store Jersey built in 1928. Animators-storytellers in period costume with humor. Average length of visit 1 h 15. Reservations preferable for groups.
- 4, rue du Quai, Perforated, 1 418 782 2240, fax : 1 418 782 2241, e-mail : [email protected] From May 22 to October 9. Entrance fees (see website). – The famous Percé rock. On Bonaventure Island, the most accessible northern gannet colony in the world, 15 km of trails, nature and history interpretation program and the Margaulx restaurant which offers its famous fish soup. In the Charles-Robin sector, Chafaud discovery center, Saline and La Neigère Nature store. Pets are prohibited with the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs. Ferries operated by private contractors provide transportation to access Bonaventure Island from the wharf at Perforated.
- Nova lumina 155, rue de la Plage, Chandler, 1 581 360 0065, e-mail : [email protected] From June 21 to September 4 every evening, from September 5 to October 7 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as well as October 8 and 9, several departures per evening, variable schedule. 0 to 5 years : free ; 6 to 15 years old : 9 $ C ; adults (16 years old and more) : 16 $ C, a tax and service charge of 2 $ C add. – Night course in the forest on marked trails of 1,5 km with some unevenness located at the mouth of the Grand Pabos rivers by the sea. Duration from 50 to 60 minutes.
From June 3 to August 27 (by reservation 
Entrance fee, several pricesDo
- Passengers of the Wind 34, rue Prudent-Cloutier, Mont-Saint-Pierre, 1 418 967 8888, e-mail : [email protected] May 8 to October 15. See prices on the website. – Tandem, paragliding and hang-gliding flight offered by a native guide from Mont-Saint-Pierre, a real capital of free flight in Canada. Reservation preferable.
- Sky View 66, rue Prudent-Cloutier, Mont-Saint-Pierre, 1 418 797 2025, fax : 1 418 797 2110, e-mail : [email protected] From May to November, every day. See prices on the website. – Initiation flight in hang-gliding and tandem paragliding with a take-off at 430 m from the top of Mont Saint-Pierre. School slope initiation and complete training, initiation to kitesurfing and kite (power kite). Voutique of kites. Reservation preferable.
- Aube sur Mer 2172, boulevard Grande-Grève, Gaspe, 1 418 360 4073, 1 418 892 0003, e-mail : [email protected] From 1er May to October 20. Different prices (see website). – Service of guides and certified trainers in sea kayaking, canoeing and sailing on a private beach with a dock and a rocky islet. Three yurts and two camping pitches. Sea kayak seal trips from 2 to 5 h, sailing on a keelboat of 30 feet for half a day or a day, canoe trips, sea kayaking expeditions and training on request. Equipment rental. Reservation preferable. Free wireless internet access.
- Cap Aventure 2051, boulevard Grande-Grève, Gaspe (Cap-aux-Os sector), 1 418 892 5055, 1 877 792 5055 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] – Authorized dealer of Forillon National Park offering multi-activity packages including kayaking, dinghy safari, kite-surfing and kite-flying. Guided sea kayaking excursions, observation of seals, whales and sea birds, basic sea kayaking training by accredited guide-interpreters.
- Gaspé Bay Cruises 2448A, boulevard de Grande-Grève, Gaspe (Grande-Grave South sector), 1 418 892 5500, 1 866 617 5500 (free number), fax : 1 418 269 5580, e-mail : [email protected] From 1er June to October 11, from 1 to 4 departures per day, variable schedule. – Whale Watching Cruise at Forillon National Park on board of Narwhal III with a bilingual guide-interpreter (English and French) lasting approximately 2 h 30. Opportunity to observe seven different species of whales including blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales and minke whales as well as dolphins.
- Gaspé sur Mer Cruises 10, rue de la Marina, Gaspe, 1 418 360 3305, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to mid-October, consult the website for the departure schedule. See website for prices. – Cruise departing from the marina Gaspe lasting about 2 h including a tour of Gaspé Bay and the historic site of Berceau-du-Canada and allows you to observe several species of seabirds and a colony of seals. A sunset cruise is offered with a lobster dinner.
- Griffon Adventure 829, boulevard du Griffon, Gaspe (L'Anse-au-Griffon sector), 1 418 360 6614, e-mail : [email protected] May to mid-October. See website for prices. – Located at the entrance of Forillon National Park, canyoning in an adventure park including cliff jumps, water slides and pit swimming. Sea kayaking, snorkeling and bike rental. Accommodation on site. Inn and bar by the sea. Reservation 24 h in advance.
- Avolo Outdoor 199, route 132 East, Perforated, 1 418 782 5403, e-mail : [email protected] 1er June to September 30. See website for prices. – Sea kayaking trips to Percé Rock, allowing you to observe whales, seals and seabirds. Outputs 2 h To 2 days. Sea kayaking training and possibility of accreditation recognized by the Paddle Canada Federation. Reservation preferable, online reservation possible.
- The boatmen of Percé 162, route 132, place Charles-Robin and rue du Quai, Perforated, 1 418 782 2974, 1 877 782 2974 (free number), fax : 1 418 782 5660, e-mail : [email protected] Bonaventure Island tour: mid-May to mid-October with departures every 30 minutes ; whale watching cruise: early June to early October with departures from 10 h and to 13 h. See website for prices. – Cruise to see Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island and to observe marine mammals.
- Julien Cloutier Cruises 9, rue du Quai, Perforated, 1 418 782 2161, 1 877 782 2161 (free number), fax : 1 418 782 2418, e-mail : [email protected] Bonaventure Island tour: from mid-May to the end of October with a departure every 30 minutes and a duration of 1 h 30 ; whale watching cruise: early June to early October, check the website for departure times and duration of 2 h 30. See website for prices. – Cruises to observe whales and to get to Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island.
