Gaspesie

Bioparc de la Gaspésie
Using activities, an insectarium, and interpretive panels, the Bioparc is an excellent tourist destination. A must-see for those looking to add depth to their trips and opportunities to learn about the environment and the diversity of life in the area. Discover more than 30 animal species and over 70 plant species, and learn about how we can ensure that future generations get to experience life with these species as well.
Minimum time required: 2.5 hours

Reford Gardens
Guided tours are available for groups of 15 or more, or you can just take a stroll through the stunning gardens. Musical events are held during several months of the year, as well as lectures and tastings. Make sure you visit the Estevan Lodge, built in 1887, where cultural events and activities are held. You’ll also find the Garden Café in the heart of the garden, where visitors will get to enjoy delicious local delicacies. Stop in at the Garden Shop for gardening books and products, and purchase hand-made goods by local artisans at the Handicrafts Shop.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours

Croisières Baie de Gaspé
Your destination for a whale-watching adventure. The Narval III is an ideal whale-watching boat, as its speed will get you up close with the whales quickly, maximizing your time with them before they move on to the depths below. Your cruise will offer opportunities to spot breaching whales, and see, hear and experience their power and beauty. You might even get to see dolphins sharing the water with you and the whales.

Exploramer
Two different themes of sea excursions are available for the adventurous traveller. Aboard an 18-passenger covered Zodiac, one excursion will introduce you to the ecosystem of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while another gives you the opportunity to watch a glorious sunset at sea. During your time on land you can view basins and aquariums forming an undersea garden. You’ll even get to touch some underwater life. Temporary exhibits will educate and excite visitors, and the daily activities feature something for everyone to enjoy.
Minimum Time Required: 4 hours (including sea excursion & museum)

Éole de Cap-Chat
Scenery, technology, and the power of nature combine. Go inside the highest vertical-axis wind turbine in the world, and learn how this unlimited source of energy is harnessed. As Eastern Canada’s largest windmill park, Le Nordais has 133 wind turbines, and has become a model for the industry economically. The important message of alternative energy is emphasized by the windmill park’s enormous turbines, which together would be able to satisfy the energy needs of almost 50,000 homes.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour

Musée de la Rivière Cascapédia
This museum will teach you the history of the Cascapedia River, which is among the world’s most famous salmon fishing rivers. Once the summer retreat for Queen Victoria’s daughter, its rich history and cultural importance has spanned generations, and the museum seeks to record and relate it all for current and future generations to appreciate. The museum also emphasizes how crucial conservation of the Atlantic salmon is, and what can be done to make sure that this resource can thrive in the future.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour

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