The Must-sees
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Exploramer:
discover the sea environment of the St-Lawrence
Located along the quay in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Exploramer is a science museum focused on the marine environment of the St. Lawrence. Offering an aquarium with touch pools as well as exhibitions, sea excursions, a fish-harvesting activity and the Smarter Seafood certification program, Exploramer invites visitors to discover the sea.
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Gaspésie National Park:
for outdoor enthusiasts
Come and climb or descend one of the 25 peaks more than 1,000 metres in height in the Chic-Chocs, including the highest in southeastern Quebec, Mount Jacques-Cartier! Prepare to be amazed by the rugged beauty of Quebec’s second-oldest park and have genuine life-size experiences!
It’s THE #1 outdoor destination!
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The Éole Project:
The tallest vertical axis wind turbine in the world
In Cap-Chat, discover the tallest vertical axis wind turbine in the world, measuring 110 metres tall! A panoramic belvedere with a 360-degree view allows you to admire the picturesque landscape of Le Nordais wind farm (the first and largest wind farm in Quebec with 130 turbines which 74 are in Cap-Chat and 56 in Matane). An entertaining and enriching experience for the whole family!
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Mont-Saint-Pierre,
a mountain of secrets!
A summit, a unifying district, a beach and two immersive experiences; a host of activities are hidden in Mont-Saint-Pierre. At the summit, take a seat in the Observatory, or rather in our machine equipped with spatio-temporal capabilities, and discover the geological history of this glacial valley. In our Bell Tower Room, experience great vertigo thanks to the immersive show and fly over Mont-Saint-Pierre.
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Grand Sault underground salmon fishway:
the longest in the world
In Rivière-Madeleine, visit the Grand Sault, home to the world’s longest underground salmon fishway! You can also admire a spectacular 25-metre waterfall and magnificent mountains, in addition to watching the salmon launch!
The small trails laid out and decorated with interpretive panels will help you to immerse yourself in the history of the area.
A unique place to visit!
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La Martre
Lighthouse
A veritable jewel of the Gaspé coast, the lighthouse at La Martre is a sight to behold, with its original octagonal structure and lighting module that still uses the original system of weights and cables in operation since 1906.
Take advantage of an incomparable panorama to contemplate the sunset and take a snapshot of this unforgettable moment.
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Salmon
rivers
Are you a salmon fishing enthusiast? Our magnificent, crystal-clear rivers are the stuff of dreams! The Madeleine River and its imposing Grand Sault waterfall, the Sainte-Anne River flowing between the high peaks of the Chic-Chocs, or the Cap-Chat River and its gravel bed for (very large) salmon!
Come and fish for the king of our waters in the Haute-Gaspésie!