Hiking

Photo: Gaspésie National Park (Mont Albert) ©Mathieu Dupuis/Sépaq

Hiking is a perfect way to explore Québec maritime at your own pace. Whether you are a casual walker interested in gentle hikes or a keen long-distance trekker, you can choose from our many trails in national parks and wildlife reserves, through woods, in the mountains or along the water’s edge, with or without a guide and/or baggage transportation. You won’t lack for hiking options!

Hiking Packages

Luxury Camping at Gaspésie National Park

Gaspésie National Park

Starting from $109.00

per night, taxes and park admission fees not included Valid from May 18, 2010 to October 11, 2010

Gourmet Package at the Gîte du Mont-Albert

Gîte du Mont-Albert

Starting from $122.50

per person, double occupancy, taxes not included Valid from June 11, 2010 to September 26, 2010

Testimonials about Hiking

April 2010

MotoVirée

Explore Scenic Drives by Motorcycle!

"Discover a tourism destination where roads run alongside the sea, mountains, valleys and rivers in a region dotted with rest areas, scenic lookouts and great gourmet finds." Read more »
The Lower North Shore: Where Sea Meets Sky

"The low horizon and the wide sea provide a perfect backdrop for unique sunsets." Read more »

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Highlights

Matane Wildlife Reserve
The Matane Wildlife Reserve is home to remarkable wildlife and offers over 100 km (60 mi.) of trails. A hike through this breathtaking landscape affords a unique opportunity to observe a number of different species.
Gîte du Mont-Albert
Located in Gaspésie National Park, Gîte du Mont-Albert lets you take advantage of all the services of a national park. Spend the night in an enchanting setting and then stretch your legs on our hiking trails in the early hours of the morning!
Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge
This exceptional territory of bare summits and deep valleys is ideal for day hikes. Some 60 km (40 mi.) of well-marked trails allow you to explore this mountain setting in complete safety.

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Gaspé: Think Big!

Presented by: Chambre de commerce et de tourisme de Gaspé

Along 130 km of coastline, you will find many historic architectural gems, including Canada’s tallest lighthouse, Cap-des-Rosiers, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.

Photo: Agence Plein Ciel

Located right in the middle of Gaspé, the marina, Jacques-Cartier boating club and Le Cormoran sailing school make Gaspé Bay a favourite among sailing enthusiasts.

Photo: Jean-Baptiste Gellé

Cap-Gaspé, at the tip of Forillon National Park of Canada, surely inspired the name Gaspé, which means “land’s end” in the Micmac language.

Photo: Agence Plein Ciel

From Cap-aux-Os, you can observe feeding whales—they sometimes even swim into Gaspé Bay. A spectacular and unforgettable site!

Photo: Croisières Baie de Gaspé

There are lots of options for adrenaline junkies: a sailing and kite surfing school, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning and rafting on the York River (pictured).

Photo: Griffon Aventure