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Perched 615 m high in the Réserve faunique de Matane, the first mountain lodge in Eastern Canada promises you an unforgettable experience. At the heart of an immense and almost untouched natural territory, stay in a cozy 18-room lodge where the innkeeper-chef and his team do everything possible to ensure your comfort, pleasure and tranquility.

You are free to explore this mountain environment on alpine touring, Meta skiing, snowshoeing, split board or a more contemplative activity.

Far from the daily grind, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere promotes exchanges and discussions around delectable meals. Memorable encounters and lasting souvenirs guaranteed!

$295 per person per night in double occupancy. Taxes not included. Possibility of 3-nights package (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), 4-nights package (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 7-nights package. Reception and transportation from Cap-Chat, accommodations, meals and snacks, the service of experienced guides and outdoor and safety equipment included. From December 26^th, 2007 to April 7^th, 2008.


Sépaq offers chartered flights from Montréal and Québec City on specific dates.

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The Parc national de la Gaspésie is well known for the multitude of outdoor activities available, such as snowshoeing, long or short distance cross-country skiing, telemarking, snowboarding and mountain trekking (mountain downhill skiing). Lodging available in the heart of the mountains, at the Gîte du Mont-Albert, in one of the many chalets, or in different shelters available along the long-distance cross-country ski trails. Baggage transportation services and guide services for mountain trekking, snowshoeing and telemarking. 

The mountains of the Gaspesian highlands presents a potential danger for snow avalanches. For safety measures, always inquire about the ground conditions, the snow cover and the weather forecast, carry out your own evaluation of the snow's stability in the snowfields and carry the appropriate rescue equipment. Snow report and avalanche lessons: www.centreavalanche.qc.ca. 

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Photo: La Vallée Taconique

Live a unique off-trail sliding experience on a wild mountain located in the Mont Saint-Pierre backcountry. Feel the pleasure of owing a 550-metre vertical drop mountain for an unforgettable action-packed day. Simply think about doing up to 4,400 metres of downhill run in a single day thanks to the personalized mountain transportation services. Lodging packages available, mountain equipment rental and guides. Schedule: December to April. Reservations mandatory.


Member of Aventure écotourisme Québec

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Exceptional natural setting with beaches, lakes, forest and sea. Functional, modern buildings and friendly atmosphere. Services offered: family vacation centre, holiday camp, cottages rental, conference rooms, day camp, seminars, receptions, snowmobilers rest area, restaurant services, nature classes. Activities offered: hebertism, hiking and bicycle trails, swimming, canoeing, archery, sailing, waterslide, sea snorkeling, climbing, down river runs, natural sciences, tennis, mini-golf, kayaking, paddle boats, rabascaw, teleferic and rowboats. Winter activities: cross-country skiing, sliding, skating and snowshoeing. Lodging capacity:  90 to 230 beds depending on the season. Schedule: year-round, 7 days a week.

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Campground and snowmobile stopover facilities. Summer activities: volleyball, horseshoe court, soccer, children's playground, day camps (July and August), games room, hiking trails, mini-golf, mid-July festival, access to ATV trails and rallye. Winter activities: snowmobile trails and stopover facilities, cross-country skiing (18 kilometres), sliding, snowshoeing, snowmobile Poker rally, night skiing excursion and carnival. Restaurant services and canteen, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, entertaining evenings, bar service from Monday to Sunday. Schedule: year-round, Monday to Wednesday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Camping from early June to end of September.

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Perched 615 m high in the Réserve faunique de Matane, the first mountain lodge in Eastern Canada promises you an unforgettable experience. At the heart of an immense and almost untouched natural territory, stay in a cozy 18-room lodge where the innkeeper-chef and his team do everything possible to ensure your comfort, pleasure and tranquility.

You are free to explore this mountain environment on alpine touring, Meta skiing, snowshoeing, split board or a more contemplative activity.

Far from the daily grind, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere promotes exchanges and discussions around delectable meals. Memorable encounters and lasting souvenirs guaranteed!

$295 per person per night in double occupancy. Taxes not included. Possibility of 3-nights package (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), 4-nights package (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 7-nights package. Reception and transportation from Cap-Chat, accommodations, meals and snacks, the service of experienced guides and outdoor and safety equipment included. From December 26^th, 2007 to April 7^th, 2008.


Sépaq offers chartered flights from Montréal and Québec City on specific dates.

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At the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, the Chic-Chocs Appalachian chain is the very backbone of this forest-covered peninsula. Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs lies adjacent to Parc national de la Gaspésie to the east. A part of the reserve is even surrounded by this park. This geographical location, at the periphery of a protected territory, makes the reserve a favorite site for wildlife.

43 lakes, several streams and rivers, where you can find brook trout (speckled trout) and lake trout (salmon trout). A large variety of mammals frequent these territories including moose, black bear, snowshoe hare and porcupine; the reserve is also home to the spruce grouse and several species of singing birds.

Trout fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Water features: lake and river. Services: boat rental and permit on site. Lodging in cottage and campground. Summer activities: hiking and mountain biking. Winter activities: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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Ecotourism guided activities during all four seasons such as canoeing, hiking, sailing and wilderness skiing. Average length: One to five-day with or without lodging from $69 to $199/ per day.

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These activities and services are offered from December 15^th 2008 to March 29^th 2009.

• Cross-country Skiing (on marked out trails) 43 km:
• Le Portage (10 km one-way)
• La Vallée (4.6 km one-way)
• La Cédrière (11.2 km one-way)
• Le Castor (7.6 km one-way)
• Le Ruisseau (9.6 km one-way)
• These 5 trails are marked out mechanically for the step only, 7 days/week
• 4 heated shelters
  
• Off-trail Skiing
• 3 marked out sectors: North Sector (5.4 km one-way), South Sector (11.3 km one-way), Penouille (2 km one-way)
• 4 heated shelters: Camping Petit-Gaspé, Grande-Grave, Cap-Bon-Ami and Penouille
  
• Snowshoeing
• 2 trails, 4.7 km (one-way): Le Promeneur (2 km one-way), La tour du Mont St-Alban, by the Promeneur (4.7 km one-way)
• Le Portage (trail of 10 km shared with dogsledding users)
• 3 marked out sectors
• 5 heated shelters: Le Portage (North), Penouille, Cap-Bon-Ami, camping Petit-Gaspé and Grande-Grave
  
• Winter Campground
• Group Camping Petit-Gaspé (South sector): dry toilet, shelter not available
• Loop C of Camping Petit-Gaspé: dry toilet, building of services provided with a wood stove, firewood and picnic tables
  
  Reservation mandatory and fees at the administrative office of the park, at the operational centre and at the reception. Contact us at 418 368-5505.

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The Parc national de la Gaspésie is well known for the multitude of outdoor activities available, such as snowshoeing, long or short distance cross-country skiing, telemarking, snowboarding and mountain trekking (mountain downhill skiing). Lodging available in the heart of the mountains, at the Gîte du Mont-Albert, in one of the many chalets, or in different shelters available along the long-distance cross-country ski trails. Baggage transportation services and guide services for mountain trekking, snowshoeing and telemarking. 

The mountains of the Gaspesian highlands presents a potential danger for snow avalanches. For safety measures, always inquire about the ground conditions, the snow cover and the weather forecast, carry out your own evaluation of the snow's stability in the snowfields and carry the appropriate rescue equipment. Snow report and avalanche lessons: www.centreavalanche.qc.ca. 

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Recognized first and foremost for its exceptioally rich wildlife, Matane Wildlife Reserve offers a breathtaking panorama combining mountains and deep valleys criss-crossed by numerous watercourses. The geomorphology of this setting is characterized by a rollong lanscapes to the south, whereas at the center of the peninsula, the landscape becomes more marked and more arid as the impressive chic-Chocs range rises up.Several novel activities have been introduced to promote a better knowledge of the moose: interpretation center, guided tours and outings in various wildlife habitats, observation towers...

38 lakes and several rivers including Cap-Chat and Matane, as well as numerous streams where you can fish brook trout, lake trout and Atlantic salmon. In addition to the large concentration of moose, the reserve is home to white-tailed deer, black bear, fox, coyote as well as several small mammals. There are more than 150 species of birds including the golden eagle, pileated woodpecker, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, osprey and the bald eagle.

Trout and salmon fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake and river. Services: boat rental, guide and permit on site. Lodging in inn, campground and cottage. Summer activities: Hiking, mountain biking and canoeing. Winter activities: cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing.

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Regional park open during the four seasons. Winter activities: downhill skiing, snowboarding, 26 ski trails on 2 hillsides, which range from easy to extremely difficult, snowshoeing, 15 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, inner tube sliding on illuminated slope with mechanical lift.

Summer activities: mountain biking with chair lift ascent, 640 kilometres of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, hiking trails, observation tour.

Services offered: Resto Pub l'Expédition at the top of the mountain (upon reservations), cafeteria, on-site lodging available year-round (reservation mandatory), day-care, equipment rental shop, reception hall or conference room accommodating 300 people. Schedule: year-round, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the spring: watch skiers cross Picalo Lake: Aqua-neige from April 16^th to 18^th 2010.

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The Petites Maisons du Parc offer many services for a second season. The enterprise will be present at the reception of Penouille Friday, Sathurday and Sunday, from December 19^th 2008. Reservation for accommodation from October 15^th 2008 by phone at 418 892-5873.
 

• Equiped yurts ($129 and taxes/night, 4 people max.):
• Cap-Bon-Ami (2)
• Camping Petit-Gaspé (1)
• Camping Des-Rosiers (1)
• Group Camping (1)
• Equiped shelters ($129 and taxes/night, 6 people max.):
• Group Camping (1)
• Cap-Bon-Ami (1)
  
  Baggage transportation available for $25 (reservation mandatory).
  
• Dogsledding: guided rides (from $55/pers.), departures offered : Portage and Petit-Gaspé to Cap-Gaspé.
• Cross-country Skiing: Equipment rental ($10/day/pers., including boots, skis and sticks).
• Snowshoeing: Equipment rental ($10/day/pers., including snowshoes and sticks). Snowscooter ($10/day/pers.).

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The Cache Grande nature offers activities year-round in the heart of the Gaspésie, in a mountain, river and forest setting. Summer activities: ATV, canoeing, wilderness camping, fishing, hunting (fall). Winter activities: cross-country skiing, off-trail snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Snowmobile photo safari ride in the Chic-Chocs. Snowmobiles: packages available. Licensed restaurant, gas, lodging (motels and rooms). Reservations recommended.

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Mountain village with the highest vertical drop in Eastern Québec and the Maritimes. Services offered: 25 ski trails including the Familiale (3,500 metres long), 60% artificial snow. Air tube sliding (day and evening), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, dogsledding, animation and restaurant services.  Schedule: December 12^th to April 4^th. Admission (downhill skiing): Adult $28.35, seniors $24.81, student 18 to 23 years old $24.81, 7 to 17  years old 18.60. Equipment rental available. Chalets and studios rental starting at $99 for four people.

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Activities offered: Ice fishing, trapline visit, ATV or snowmobile snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Fauna observation with or without guide. American or European Plan. Cottage and yurt rental. Schedule: September 15^th to April 15^th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservation mandatory. Average length: One to five days.

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Downhill skiing, telemarking and snowboarding ski centre and snowboarding park. Services offered: twenty ski trails, two lifts, three glade runs. Bar and canteen. Schedule: December to April.

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Photo: La Vallée Taconique

Live a unique off-trail sliding experience on a wild mountain located in the Mont Saint-Pierre backcountry. Feel the pleasure of owing a 550-metre vertical drop mountain for an unforgettable action-packed day. Simply think about doing up to 4,400 metres of downhill run in a single day thanks to the personalized mountain transportation services. Lodging packages available, mountain equipment rental and guides. Schedule: December to April. Reservations mandatory.


Member of Aventure écotourisme Québec

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Regional park open during the four seasons. Winter activities: downhill skiing, snowboarding, 26 ski trails on 2 hillsides, which range from easy to extremely difficult, snowshoeing, 15 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, inner tube sliding on illuminated slope with mechanical lift.

Summer activities: mountain biking with chair lift ascent, 640 kilometres of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, hiking trails, observation tour.

Services offered: Resto Pub l'Expédition at the top of the mountain (upon reservations), cafeteria, on-site lodging available year-round (reservation mandatory), day-care, equipment rental shop, reception hall or conference room accommodating 300 people. Schedule: year-round, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the spring: watch skiers cross Picalo Lake: Aqua-neige from April 16^th to 18^th 2010.

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Mountain village with the highest vertical drop in Eastern Québec and the Maritimes. Services offered: 25 ski trails including the Familiale (3,500 metres long), 60% artificial snow. Air tube sliding (day and evening), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, dogsledding, animation and restaurant services.  Schedule: December 12^th to April 4^th. Admission (downhill skiing): Adult $28.35, seniors $24.81, student 18 to 23 years old $24.81, 7 to 17  years old 18.60. Equipment rental available. Chalets and studios rental starting at $99 for four people.