Haute-Gaspésie
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Haute-Gaspésie
Where the mountains meet the sea
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Welcome to the Haute-Gaspésie, where the mountains meet the sea. Whether you're here for the salmon, the snow, or the quiet coastal roads, you'll find a warm community ready to share the best spots.
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The room
One room for everyone around Haute-Gaspésie. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Gaspésie National Park Home to the Chic-Chocs and the last caribou herd south of the St. Lawrence.
- Cap-Chat Lighthouse Historic lighthouse on the St. Lawrence, with a great view.
- Éole Windmill A giant wind turbine, once the world's largest, a quirky roadside stop.
- Mont Albert Highest peak in the Chic-Chocs, a tough but rewarding hike.
- Chic-Choc Mountains The rugged spine of the Gaspé, great for hiking and skiing.
- Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Marina Hub for salmon fishing charters and coastal boats.
- Outdoors Hike to Mont Albert
- Outdoors Fish for Atlantic salmon in the Sainte-Anne River
- With kids Visit the Cap-Chat Lighthouse
- With kids See the Éole windmill
- Evenings Local pubs in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
- Evenings Live music at the salmon festival
- Locals love Salmon rivers
- Locals love Snowmobile trails
Through the year
- Festival du saumon de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts July Celebrates the Atlantic salmon with food, music, and river activities.
- La Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June 24 Quebec's national holiday with bonfires, music, and community gatherings.
Cold, snowy winters and cool, short summers. Best time to be out is July and August for hiking and fishing, and February for skiing and snowmobiling. Best: July and August for hiking and fishing; February for skiing and snowmobiling.
Getaways
- Matane Famous for its shrimp festival and lighthouse.
- La Matapédia Great salmon river and scenic valley.
- Baie-des-Chaleurs Warm waters and Acadian culture.
- Côte-Nord Wild coast and the Manicouagan crater.
Local flavour
Rooting for Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL), Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine Fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, a Quebec staple.
- Tourtière A savoury meat pie, often served during the holidays.
- Galettes de sarrasin Buckwheat pancakes, a Gaspésie specialty.
- Crevettes de Matane Small, sweet shrimp from the nearby waters, celebrated in local festivals.
Where people go
- National park Parc national de la Gaspésie, home to the Chic-Chocs mountains and diverse wildlife.
- Lighthouse Historic lighthouses along the St. Lawrence coast, guiding ships through the rugged shoreline.
- Pourvoirie Outfitters offering hunting and fishing trips in the wilderness.
- Érablière Maple groves where syrup is produced in the spring.
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Nearby
Every areaMataneQuebecGateway to the Gaspé, where the river meets the sea.La MatapédiaQuebecWhere the river meets the forestCôte-NordQuebecWhere the river meets the wild.Baie-des-ChaleursQuebecWhere the bay warms the soulSept-ÎlesQuebecWhere iron and sea meetBaie-ComeauQuebecWhere the river roars and the forest whispersCampbelltonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the bayBathurstNew BrunswickLocal rooms for Chaleur.
Rural La Haute-Gaspésie and La Matanie, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.