
Entrance door to the magnificent parc national de la Gaspésie, Sainte-des-Monts is located in the middle of a cove. On the Rue du Quai, Exploramer will make you discover the marine environment and the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence River. In a dozen aquariums, you will see a large number of fish, molluscs, shellfish and anemones. You will even get the chance to put your fingers in the tactile basin and touch urchins, starfish and sea cucumber! Temporary exhibitions are also not to be missed. Participate in a high sea dinghy excursion and see the fishermen pick up the crab and whelk traps.
Located in the middle of the Gaspésie region, the parc national de la Gaspésie houses a rich and diversified nature. This territory conceals 25 of the 40 highest peaks in Quebec. The Jacques-Cartier and Albert mountains invite you to discover the artic-alpine flora and the caribous. With 140 kilometres of trails, this park is the ideal place for those who like to hike and do cross-country skiing. The réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs, for its part, allows you to visit an opencast agate mine and to pick up geodes and druses.
The Gaspésie Travel guide is a source of travel information where you will find all the information about tourism in Gaspésie, including the attractions, the events, the activities and the lodging. Experience the different activities in Gaspésie like the sports and outdoor activities, the health centres and spas, the cultural attractions, the numerous parks and the historic sites.
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