Gaspesie tour

DAY 1 - MONTREAL
  
 
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Welcome to one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
We wish you a great vacation in the land of lakes and rivers!
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Recommended accommodations
•      Hôtel Le Roberval
•      Hotel 10
•      Hotel Place d'Armes
•      Hotel Le St-James
•      Coeur Urbain B&B
DAY 2 - MONTREAL
  
 
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A leisurely breakfast and a day off to explore Montreal.
Like any great city, Montreal has 1001 attractions to offer visitors. Take the opportunity to experience the rhythm of its 5 main neighborhoods: the Plateau Mont-Royal, Old Montreal, Downtown, the Latin Quarter and Mont-Royal Park.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Hôtel Le Roberval
•      Hotel 10
•      Hotel Place d'Armes
•      Hotel Le St-James
•      Coeur Urbain B&B
•      Delta Montreal 
DAY 3 - MONTREAL / MAURICIE ( 153 KM / 01H56 )
  
 
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This morning, you set a course for the La Mauricie National Park.
Covering an area of 536 km², this national park gives off an air of serenity in keeping with its gently undulating terrain and its variegated forests. On this wide plateau with its hills and valleys and network of lakes and rivers, life follows nature's rhythms.
Only the changing seasons mark the passage of time.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge St-Mathieu du Lac
•      Auberge le Baluchon 
•      Sacacomie Lodge
DAY 4 - MAURICIE / HAUTE-MAURICIE ( 204 KM / 02H33 )
  
 
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A complete change of scenery awaits you in the heart of nature.

Spend the day roaming the hiking trails and taking part in fascinating wildlife interpretation activities.

Lovers of the great outdoors will find a wide array of possibilities, both in the forest and on the water.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Seigneurie du Triton Outfitter 
•      Nemiskau Outfitter
•      Presbytère du Lac Edouard
DAY 5 - HAUTE-MAURICIE
  
 
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The Mauricie region is also known for its exceptional fishing.
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the region’s lakes by canoe along with an introduction to freshwater fishing!
Or why not simply relax and enjoy the magnificent and unspoiled nature around you? After all, you are on holiday!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Seigneurie du Triton Outfitter 
•      Nemiskau Outfitter
•      Presbytère du Lac Edouard
DAY 6 - HAUTE-MAURICIE / LAC ST-JEAN ( 166 KM / 02H24 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Lac St-Jean, a veritable inland sea.
Lac-St-Jean is known for its warm hospitality: this is the ideal place to get to know the Quebec people with their customs and traditions.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Hotel du Jardin
•      Auberge Val-Jalbert
•      Gîte de la Petite Chute B&B
•      Lac St-Jean Chalets & Spa
DAY 7 - LAC ST-JEAN / SAGUENAY FJORD ( 210 KM / 02H41 )
  
 
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This morning you set a course for the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
This majestic but little-known natural wonder will take your breath away and leave you with unforgettable memories.
You will discover the vastness of time and space in this place where the colossal forces of nature conspired to create a fjord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge la Fjordelaise
•      Auberge du Jardin
•      Auberge des 21
•      Les Deux Pignons B&B
DAY 8 - SAGUENAY FJORD
  
 
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Make the most of this day surrounded by the dramatic beauty of the Saguenay Fjord, unique in the world.
Hiking enthusiasts won't want to miss the chance to walk the Sentier de la Statue trail in the Baie-Éternité sector of Saguenay Fjord National Park. The view of the fjord from the statue is spectacular.
The region is also home to two of Quebec's most picturesque villages, Anse-St-Jean and Ste-Rose-du-Nord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge la Fjordelaise
•      Auberge du Jardin
•      Auberge des 21
DAY 9 - SAGUENAY FJORD / TADOUSSAC ( 153 KM / 02H18 )
  
 
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Today you drive along one of the most scenic routes in Quebec to reach the region of Tadoussac.
Tadoussac, the oldest village in Canada, is listed as one of the 50 most beautiful bays in the world.
Tadoussac is also one of the best internationally renowned whale-watching sites in the world. So you can hardly leave the area without going on a whale-watching safari!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Natakam Condos
•      Hotel Tadoussac 
•      Maison Hovington
DAY 10 - TADOUSSAC / GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK ( 315 KM / 05H43 )
  
 
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This morning you set out in the direction of Gaspesie, ranked by National Geographic as one of the Top 50 places to see in the world.
First you will need to take an unforgettable ferry ride to the south shore of the majestic St. Lawrence River.
Your destination: Gaspesie National Park, a veritable sea of mountains located in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Its varied climates and unusual geomorphology attract a diversity of plant and animal species that are unique to Quebec.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      La Seigneurie des Monts 
•      Hôtel & Cie
DAY 11 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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Hiking is, without a doubt, the favorite activity within Gaspésie National Park.
The best trail is the one that leads to the summit of Mont Jacques-Cartier, where you will get a taste of the Far North; you may even surprise some caribou grazing at the top! Ask about the shuttle service and the "Vivez le Grand Nord" discovery hike.
For families or the less athletically inclined, the Lac aux Américains trail will lead you to breathtaking picture-postcard views in less than 30 minutes.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      La Seigneurie des Monts 
•      Hôtel & Cie
•      Gîte du Mont Albert
DAY 12 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK / FORILLON NATIONAL PARK ( 200 KM / 02H22 )
  
 
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The road trip continues to the incredible Forillon National Park, where mountain cliffs thrust brutally into the Atlantic Ocean.
The section of Route 132 between Gaspesie Park and Forillon Park is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular drives in Quebec, if not in Canada.
We recommend a picnic lunch in Cap Bon-Ami, definitely the best place from which to admire the Forillon cliffs.
Don't miss the Grande-Grave interpretive trail which highlights the way of life of the fishermen and their families at the time of colonization.
DAY 13 - FORILLON NATIONAL PARK / PERCÉ ( 64 KM / 00H53 )
  
 
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In the morning, enjoy your last moments and take a walk in the park or on the beach. You might see a whale swim on the horizon…
This afternoon your route continues in the direction of the famous Percé Rock, sculpted by time and the sea at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Enjoy your stay in the charming village of Percé, one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Riotel Perce
DAY 14 - PERCÉ
  
 
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Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park boast of a rich historical and natural heritage, a surprising geological past, and unusual plant and animal life including an impressive world-renowned colony of Northern Gannets.
An extension of the Appalachians into the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this rocky city has Île Bonaventure as a fortress, and the majestic Percé Rock, the tourism emblem of Québec, as a stone vessel. 
On the island, the fragrance and color of the wildflowers and the fresh sea breezes will intoxicate you.
DAY 15 - PERCÉ / BAIE DES CHALEURS ( 129 KM / 01H41 )
  
 
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This morning, you set out for Chaleur Bay ("Baie des Chaleurs") in the southern part of Gaspesie.
This part of Quebec has a long-standing reputation for open hospitality and "bon vivant" who enjoy the good things in life. You are sure to find a warm welcome that you will be hard-pressed to forget!

Generous by nature, Bonaventure possesses a lovely sandy beach. Chaleur Bay certainly lives up to its name: its waters are the warmest in Quebec. The perfect place for a swim!
DAY 16 - BAIE DES CHALEURS / BIC NATIONAL PARK ( 281 KM / 03H26 )
  
 
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Your route continues through the panoramic Matapedia Valley to Bic National Park.
Located in the St. Lawrence estuary, Bic National Park proudly showcases its capes, bays, coves, islands, and mountains, which have contributed to its renown.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Domaine Valga Outfitter
•      Auberge Mange Grenouille
•      Domaine du Perchoir B&B
DAY 17 - BIC NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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Today, we invite you to discover Québec's backcountry in all of its splendour.
We strongly recommend seal watching in Bic National Park, one of the park's major attractions. Best observation points: Cap-Caribou or Pointe-aux-Épinettes (depending on the tides).
And why not have a picnic at Cap-à-l'Orignal? The view of the St. Lawrence is sure to impress.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Domaine Valga Outfitter
•      Auberge Mange Grenouille
DAY 18 - BIC NATIONAL PARK / BAS ST-LAURENT ( 147 KM / 01H38 )
  
 
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Today's destination is Bas St-Laurent, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, a region known for its picturesque villages, such as Kamouraska.
Here, according to National Geographic, you will find "the second most beautiful sunsets in the world, after Hawaii".
In addition to its rich architectural and historical heritage, the Bas St-Laurent region is renowned for the quiet beauty of its scenery.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Auberge sur Mer
•      Auberge de La Pointe
•      Hotel Levesque 
DAY 19 - BAS ST-LAURENT / QUEBEC CITY ( 200 KM / 02H04 )
  
 
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Today you head for the beautiful and historic Quebec City, the cradle of French culture in the Americas.
Perched on the cliffs of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec is proud to be a living museum and the only fortified city in North America.
Once you reach Quebec City, take the time to explore the city and its many historic sites. The entire old town is a UNESCO world heritage site.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Château Laurier 
DAY 20 - QUEBEC CITY
  
 
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Take the time to explore the old capital and its many historic sites. From Place Royale and Petit Champlain to Dufferin Terrace and Château Frontenac, follow the winding alleys that will lead you to hidden places where you will have the impression that you are the first to discover them.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Château Laurier 
•      C3 Hotel Art de Vivre
•      Auberge Saint-Antoine
•      Fairmont Château Frontenac 
•      Loft Charest
DAY 21 - QUEBEC CITY / MONTREAL ( 250 KM / 02H38 )
  
 
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Enjoy the last moments of your Quebec vacation, before heading to the Montreal airport for your flight home.
It's time to say "au revoir" to the land of lakes and rivers, your hearts filled with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!