Exploramer

Exploramer is an activities complex focused on the marine environment of the St. Lawrence River.

Aquarium park: Unravel the mysteries of marine life though our tanks and aquariums, which are home to a living collection of fish and marine organisms. Dip your fingers into touch tanks and touch live shellfish, crustaceans and echinoderms.

Sea excursions: Board the JV Exploramer for a sea excursion. Discover the ecosystem of the St. Lawrence, watch the fishing traps being hauled in, collect scientific samples and observe amazing marine mammals.

Museum: Four exhibits are featured: Eyes Open Under the Sea will introduce you to the world of deep-sea divers; The Sea in All Senses invites you to take part in a series of experiments to see how the marine world changes the way you perceive things; Phoque la Controverse is a photo exhibit about seal hunting; and Stella’s Treasure invites children to join in a treasure hunt.

Smarter Seafood program: Exploramer launched the Smarter Seafood accreditation program to encourage restaurants and fish markets to introduce their clients to lesser-known seafood species in an effort to preserve species at risk. For more information, visit www.exploramer.qc.ca/en/smarter-seafood.

Exploramer also has a gift shop you can browse for souvenirs and local handicrafts, as well as a café-terrace with a view of the sea.

Enjoy the Exploramer experience!

Opening dates

From June 2 to October 7

Schedule

Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost

Please visit our website.

Note for this reservation

Recommended for sea excursions

Payment methods

• Cash
• Interac
• MasterCard
• Visa

Activities available in summer

Arts and Crafts

The Exploramer gift shop offers a wide selection of souvenirs of the sea and authentic handicrafts from the Gaspésie region.

Gardens and Natural Science

At Exploramer, you will discover marine sciences through theme exhibits, scientific demonstrations, a laboratory, sea excursions and guided tours of our many tanks and aquariums, home to a living collection of marine organisms.

Interpretation Sites

A recognized scientific museum, Exploramer has the mission to raise public awareness about conservation and encourage recognition of the St. Lawrence marine ecosystem as a vital part of our environment. Four exhibits are presented yearly.

Museums

A recognized scientific museum, Exploramer has the mission to raise public awareness about conservation and encourage recognition of the St. Lawrence marine ecosystem as a vital part of our environment. Four exhibits are presented yearly.

Sea Excursions

Experience an ecotourism sea excursion! Three excursions depart daily, focusing on two themes: “Discover the St. Lawrence” at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and “A Laboratory at Sea” at 1:45 p.m.

Wildlife Observation

Discover the mysteries of marine life in the St. Lawrence through our tanks and aquariums, which are home to a living collection of fish and other organisms. Accompanied by biologist guides, you can also observe marine mammals during sea excursions.

See what this partner is offering in fall or in spring.

Services

• Childrens playground
• Picnic area
• No pets allowed
• Bar
• Boutique
• Restaurant or snack bar
• Conference/meeting room
• Free parking

How to get there

Exploramer is located on the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts wharf, across from the church:
From Route 299, continue heading north until you reach the St. Lawrence.
From Route 132, head north on Route du Parc at the lights (junction of the 132 and 299). You will see the steeple; we are across from the church.

Affiliations and distinctions

Affiliations
Canadian Museums Association
SMQ (association of Québec museums)
Tourisme Gaspésie
Must-See Attractions Gaspésie
Smarter Seafood

Distinctions
Winner of a Phénix award for the environment in the “Responsible Consumption” category from the Ministry of the Environment (2010)
Awarded a “citizen company” award in the cooperative sector by L’actualité magazine (2010)
Winner of a Québec Tourism Award (Grand Prix du tourisme québécois) in the “Sustainable Development” category (2008)