Access to the region, tourist information and services
Photo: Michel Julien
The Gaspé Peninsula covers 30,340,6 km2, and its population numbers 136,600 inhabitants. This area roughly corresponds to that of Belgium, which, however, has a population of 10 million souls. The Peninsula is bordered by the North by the St. Lawrence estuary, to the South by the Chaleur Bay and to the East by the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The Gaspé Peninsula begins in Sainte-Flavie, where Route 132 splits to form an itinerary loop of approximately 885 km. It is at this specific point that you must choose your route, either the South Tour or the North Tour. Whatever your decision may be, all through your journey you are sure to find the most diversified and picturesque sea and mountain landscapes, valleys, bays and coastlines. This vast territory, is divided into five natural areas: The Coast, The Haute-Gaspésie, Land's End, The Chaleur Bay and The Matapédia Valley.
Mid-June to end of September, one-week cruise between Montréal, Les Îles de la Madeleine, the Gaspésie and Québec City for 450 passengers in cabins. Theme cuises (gastronomy, history, bird-watching, music) and packages available (biking, Saveurs des Îles, adventure). Departure from Québec City on Thursdays and from Montréal on Fridays.
Birdwatching, marine mammals observation, history, geology and guide-interpreter. Approximative length: 9 hours (Chandler to Îles-de-la-Madeleine). Departure site: Wharf on-site.
Banks and caisses populaires are generally open during regular business hours from Monday to Friday and provide automatic teller service 24 hours a day, daily.
If you would like to know the rate of exchange so you can plan your trip in Gaspésie, you can visit Desjardins at : www.desjardins.com. There you will find a chart showing the rate of exchange (as compared with the Canadian dollar) and a currency converter system.
Coast gard - Marine and environmental emergencies 1 800 363-4735
Commission des transports du Québec 1 888 461-2433 Beach water quality - Environnement Québec 1 800 561-1616 Tides and water levels 1 877 775-0790 www.niveauxdeau.gc.ca/english/Canada.shtml
Warm clothing: Bring warm clothing and a wind-breaker to ensure maximum enjoyment of a boat ride and evening walk along the dock or a mountain hike.
Winter driving: From December 1st to March 15th, the owner of a taxi or pasenger vehicle registered in Québec may not put the vehicle into operation unless it is equipped with tires specifically designed for winter driving, in comliance with the standards prescribed by gouvernment regulation. The prohibition also applies to any person renting out passenger vehicles not equipped with that type of tires. Information: Transports Québec 511 or quebec511.gouv.qc.ca
Cell phone: Effective April 1st, 2008, use of hand-held cell phone that does not have a "hand-free" function is prohibited while driving.
Hospital Info-santé CLSC: 310-2572 Amqui, Hôpital d'Amqui: (418) 629-2211 Chandler, Centre hospitalier de Chandler: (418) 689-2261 Gaspé, Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé: (418) 368-3301 Grande-Vallée, CLSC Mer et Montagnes: (418) 393-2572 Maria, Centre hospitalier Baie-des-Chaleurs: (418) 759-3443 Matane, Centre hospitalier de Matane: (418) 562-3135 Mont-Joli, Hôpital de Mont-Joli: (418) 775-7261 Murdochville, CLSC Mer et Montagnes: (418) 784-2572 Saint-Anne-des-Monts, Hôpital des Monts: (418) 763-2261
Television CHAU-TVA, Carleton-sur-Mer www.chautva.com CBVT, correspondents in Carleton-sur-Mer, Gaspé and Matane www.radio-canada.ca CIVK-TV, Carleton-sur-Mer www.telequebec.tv Productions Multicam, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (418) 763-2465 Télévision de La Mitis www.maregion.ca/lamitis Télé-Soleil, Mont-Louis (418) 797-2414 Télé-Sourire, Petite-Vallée (418) 393-2794 Télé-Vag, Saint-Godefroi (418) 752-6558 TVC, Grande-Rivière (418) 385-3909
La presse Le Devoir, correspondent for East of Québec, Percé (418) 782-2826www.ledevoir.com Le Soleil, correspondents in Carleton-sur-Mer (418) 364-6369, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (418) 763-0690 et à Gaspé (418) 368-7575 www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil L'Avantage gaspésien, Matane (418) 562-0666 www.lavantage.qc.ca Le Havre, Gaspé www.hebdosquebecor.com Le Pharillon, Gaspé, www.hebdosquebecor.com Le Riverain, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts www.hebdosquebecor.com L'Écho de la Baie, New Richmond www.hebdosquebecor.com L'Information, Mont-Joli www.hebdosquebecor.com La Voix gaspésienne, Matane www.hebdosquebecor.com La Voix du dimanche, Matane www.hebdosquebecor.com L'Avant-Poste, Amqui www.hebdosquebecor.com The Gaspé Spec, New Carlisle (418) 752-5400, correspondent in Percé (418) 782-2826 www.gaspespec.com Graffici, New Richmond www.graffici.ca Du Coin de l'oeil, Carleton-sur-Mer (418) 364-7073 Inter-Coeurs, Gaspé (418) 368-6634 Journal Le Phare, Grande-Vallée (418) 393-2205 La P'Age d'or, Gaspé (418) 368-4715 Le Goéland, Saint-Siméon (418) 534-2026 Journal Pêche Impact, Grande-Rivière (418) 385-2126 Magazine Agir!, New Richmond (418) 392-5008 Magazine Gaspésie, Gaspé www.museedelagaspesie.ca
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Fédération des Gestionnaires des Rivières à Saumon du Québec
Bonaventure
The Bay
Fédération des Gestionnaires des Rivières à Saumon du Québec
Le ROSEQ (Réseau des Organisateurs de Spectacles de l’Est du Québec) se prépare à vivre un été de bonheur ! Encore une fois des spectacles incontournables seront présentés pendant toute la saison estivale.
Comme à son habitude, le ROSEQ vous propose une quarantaine d’artistes professionnels et leurs musiciens. Ils donneront plus de 250 spectacles, dans 32 lieux magnifiques, de la région de Québec aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine en passant par le Bas-St-Laurent, le Lac St-Jean, la Gaspésie, la Côte-Nord, le Nouveau-Brunswick.
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SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs
New Richmond
The Bay
SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs
122, boulevard Perron Ouest
New Richmond, Québec G0C 2B0