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Sports and Outdoor Recreation

Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed in Québec maritime. The fact that nature surrounds you, even in urban areas, certainly has something to do with this. Each of the activities described in this section represents a different way of discovering our region and experiencing the great outdoors to the fullest. The sea, islands and mountains all offer a host of sites and activities to choose from!
Sports and Outdoor Recreation Packages
Bic Golf Club Package

Bic Golf Club Package

Auberge du Mange Grenouille

Starting from $185.00
per person based on double occupancy, taxes and gratuities not included Valid from June 24, 2012 to September 16, 2012
Mountain Stay Package (2 nights)

Mountain Stay Package (2 nights)

Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge

Starting from $458.00
per person for two nights based on double occupancy, taxes not included Valid from June 22, 2012 to September 20, 2012
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Sports and Outdoor Recreation Road Trip Ideas
Motorcycling in Côte-Nord | Manicouagan – Experiences & Panoramas Show on map

Motorcycling in Côte-Nord | Manicouagan – Experiences & Panoramas

From Baie-Comeau to Baie-Trinité, this scenic drive combines unique scenery and adventures.
Snowmobiling – The St. Lawrence Tour Show on map

Snowmobiling – The St. Lawrence Tour

Treat yourself to the best of both worlds by exploring sections of the Great Gaspé Peninsula Tour (TQ5) and the White Trail (TQ3).
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Gaspé: Think Big!

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Cap-Gaspé, at the tip of Forillon National Park of Canada, which surely inspired the name Gaspé, meaning “land’s end” in the Míkmaq language.
Photo: Agence Plein Ciel
Gaspé boasts a national park within town limits: Forillon National Park of Canada, which is home to spectacular and varied scenery. Pictured here: Majestic Cap Bon-Ami, in the dawn light. 
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Seven different species of whales, including the famous blue whale, can be observed in Gaspé Bay, where they come to feed. Pictured here: A minke whale and her baby off Forillon—a stunning and unforgettable sight!
Photo: Marc Debain
Gaspé is recognized as the cradle of Canada. For more than four centuries, people have come from far and wide to join the Aboriginal nations and contribute to this area’s rich history. Pictured here: Gespeg Interpretation Site. 
Photo: Micmac Nation of Gespeg
Located right in the middle of Gaspé, the marina, Jacques-Cartier yacht club and Le Cormoran sailing school make Gaspé Bay a favourite among sailing enthusiasts.
Photo: Jean-Baptiste Gellé
In the summer, sand and pebble beaches attract many visitors to the area’s 130 kilometres (80 miles) of coastline. In August, magnificent Haldimand Beach (pictured here) hosts an Ultimate Frisbee tournament.
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Gaspé is surrounded by water. Whether it be the St. Lawrence, other rivers or stunning Gaspé Bay, water is everywhere, and visitors and local residents make the most of it. Enjoy a kayaking excursion to the seal colony and meet the bay’s inhabitants!
Photo: Cap Aventure
The hiking trails in Forillon National Park of Canada offer breathtaking views and will introduce you to the area’s fascinating geology and wildlife. Expect unforgettable encounters! 
Photo: Nancy Gauthier
Many buildings in Gaspé are witnesses to the region’s long history. Pictured here: The Griffon Cultural Centre, a former cold storage warehouse for codfish, which has been converted into a café and multipurpose centre.
Photo: Centre culturel Le Griffon
The region of Gaspé has something for everyone. In addition to its rich culture and history, Gaspé is located in a natural setting, which is ideal for outdoor activities. Why not go for a horseback ride at sunset?
Photo: Le Centaure
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  • Couple on Chemin du Golf, in Le Bic
  • Kayaking at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord
  • Anticosti National Park
  • Motorcyclists heading towards the beaches in the Sept-Îles sector
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