Phone: 418 562-7006
Fax: 418 562-7560
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With the help of guide-interpreters, discover the
fascinating characteristics of the Atlantic salmon returning to the river. The
fish-pass has two glass basins that allow observation. In addition to your
visit, there is a photo and object exhibit that explains the history of the
Matane River and its dams, from 1865 to nowadays.
Duration: 1 hour.
Schedule:
June 15 to September 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and September 7 to
September 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: $3/adult and free for children.
Come enjoy the warm and pleasant surroundings while sipping a variety of beers brewed on site. Tasty sandwiches, burgers and local and regional products are also featured to round out the experience.
During your visit, you can take a short tour and
taste the wines available at the time.
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
Schedule: June 1 to October 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Agro tourism farm comprised of a 39-hectare wooded
area. Come admire, pet and feed over one hundred white-tailed deer.
Five-kilometre hiking trail, trout fishing, gazebo and rest area.
Schedule:
Mid-June through mid-October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-September to
mid-October, open on weekends only.
Admission: $6/adult; $3/child under 12; free
for children 2 years old and under. Reduced rates for groups of 10 people or
more).
Guided and commented tours of the local windmill park
and video projection. Information on all aspects of the wind energy industry.
Duration: 1 hour.
Schedule: June 28 to September 12, every day, tours at 10:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Admission: $10/adult, $7/children 7 years old and under
and group rates available.
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The first part of the tour offers a stroll along Avenue Saint-Jérôme to admire the old buildings, completing the loop with the Promenade des Capitaines (the "Captains' Walk") which presents the maritime history of Matane. The second part leads to buildings and landscapes that are definitely worth the trip. A guidebook is available at the tourist office.
For more information: 1-877-7MATANE (762-8263).
The Route des Saveurs allows you to meet the producers and transformers of the Matane region. Savour and discover the variety of local products offered along the entire circuit.
For more information: 1-877-7MATANE (762-8263).
Located in an enchanting and unique environment close
to the Matane River, the Jardins de Doris are an oasis in the heart of town.
Observation tower, giant rock gardens, petting zoo, etc. New this year:
Butterfly house and activities on site. Check out the complete schedule for the
Garden's 10th anniversary celebration on the website.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Schedule: June to October, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $10/adult;
$9/seniors over 50; $5/students; $3/children 6-12 years old; free for children
under 5.
(close to the Matane town hall)
Mini-golf, in-line skating rental, paddle-boat rental, swimming at municipal beach with lifeguard on duty every day, bicycle trail, outdoor basketball, beach volleyball.
Eighteen-hole, par 71, panoramic course. Equipment
rental, driving range, bar, restaurant, terrace, golf boutique, carts. Lessons
available given by a professional.
Schedule: May to mid-October, from 7 a.m. to
7 p.m.
Admission: $36/person/18-hole course, reduced rates before 8 a.m. and
after 2 p.m.
La Cavalcade offers one-hour or one-day excursions
along the River, regular horseback riding courses, small musketeer ourse (4 to
6 years old), musketeer course, and therapeutic riding lessons according to
needs. Secure setting with professionals.
Schedule: Monday to Sunday.
A 4-km trail (out and back) following the seashore between Grosses-Roches and Sainte-Félicité. Flanked by a cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence, the trail leads past alternating bays and reefs. Fascinating marine plants abound near the trail. Access via Rue de la Mer in Grosses-Roches or behind the Manoir des Sapins at 180 Boulevard Perron in Sainte-Félicité. Admission is free. Sea kayak rental, Internet café, playground, terrace, drinking water, washrooms, showers and laundromat.
Guide services available, upon reservation, for
certified divers only, and for diving excursions in enchanting sites near
Matane. Here you will discover a rich and exceptional underwater fauna and
flora. Visual inspection service and air station.
Pager: 418 560-9474
Make reservations 48 hours in advance
Equipment rental upon
reservation.
(access via the Matane Wildlife Reserve)
This trail runs across the Gaspésie with over 650 km
of trail for short and long excursions. TThe Matane Wildlife Reserve section of
the trail passes through the Chic-Chocs for over 100 km (moose included), with
lodging in campgrounds with platforms and enclosed shelters.
Free access to the
trail.
Find out about the routes and servi-ces (guides, transportation, maps,
etc.).
Guided hikes on the International Appalachian Trail
and ecotouristic activities. Lodging in the great outdoors in shelters or
tents, and healthy meals featuring local products prepared by your guides. For
a softer activity, visit the Matane Wildlife Reserve or the coastline.
Services
offered to hikers: Baggage transport between shelters, vehicle shuttle service,
information and topographic maps.
Duration: From one to five days.
Schedule: June
25 to October 15. Custom packages and services are also available to
independent hikers on the trail (vehicle shuttle, food drop-offs).
"Le récit de paysage” is a marked tourism circuit that
invites you to take a tour of the village of Saint-Ulric in order to discover
its numerous points of interest.
Schedule: Early June to mid-October. A brochure of the route is available at the Centre de développement de Saint-Ulric.
The SOGERM manages a salmon fishing school that offers, upon reservation, introductory and advanced courses. The access permits are sold at the welcome station of the Matane River.
Introduction to recreational Atlantic salmon fishing
with a guide-instructor, including full equipement. Professional fishing guide,
certified according to national standards.
Schedule: June 1 to September 30.
Rates: Introduction from $141.75/day (taxes not included). Reservations
recommended.
Fishing, cottage, boat and electric motor rental,
group rates.
Admission: $58/day.
The Matane Wildlife Reserve has the largest number of
moose per square kilometre in all of Québec. Resort, fishing, moose watching,
interpretation centre and guided activities.
Schedule: June 4 to September 6, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Welcome station located 40 km south-east of Matane, via Route 195.
Obedience and agility demonstration highlighting the
Border Collie's incredible herding instinct. Herding demonstration with a few
sheep. Bunny and puppy presentation when available. Information and training
advice.
Duration: 45 minutes
Schedule: At 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.,
by reservation only.
Admission: $6/adult, $4/children and $3/person for groups.
This 1906 lighthouse offers a splendid view of the
town and the sea. From the top of this cylindrical tower (more than 20-metres
high), observe the maritime traffic, the windmill park and the Chic-Chocs
Mountains. You will also see the equipment of a modern vessel wheelhouse: radar,
radio transmitter, vessel tracking system, weather station, etc. Please note
that the Tourist Welcome Bureau of the Matane region is located in the guard
house.
Schedule: Early June to mid-October. Guided tours from the end of June
to the end of August, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Groups
upon reservation.
Admission
fee.
Along the Matane River between the Vieux-Port and the Mathieu-D'Amours dam, downtown, the Promenade des Capitaines focuses on Matane"s maritime tradition through the history of its most renowned captains.
Relive the atmosphere found at the beginning of the
20th century in a typical country house of the Matane region. You will hear the
fascinating story of the six Bouffard-Durette weddings, a world record listed
in the Guinness Book.
Duration: 1 hour.
Schedule: June to end of September,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $6/adult, $2/children, special rates for
groups.
Agricultural tools, carpentry tools and antique
objects exhibit.
Schedule: June 24 through the end of September, from 1 p.m. to
5 p.m., by reservation only
Admission: $3/person; free for children.
Old general store which has been closed for over
twenty years. Listen to the story of the Longfellow shipwreck, which ran
aground nearby in May 1902. Here you will discover a typical setting of the
period, a convenience store, a snack bar with traditional dishes and a terrace
with a view of the sea.
Schedule: Daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
$5.00/adult; $2.50/student; free for children.
The heart of the cultural life in Matane. Near the
sea, in the foreground, the Centre d'art Le Barachois passionately supports
professional artists, new artists and local talent. Continuous and varied shows
throughout the summer season.
Schedule: June 15 to September 15, program available in various locations. Tickets are available at the box office during normal business hours, every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The box office is located at Vidéo Gaieté, 289 Rue St-Pierre, Matane.
Box office: 418 566-0011
"The Colour of Gaspésie" Collection, by
painter Claude Picher includes 100 paintings. A quarter of that collection is
permanently presented in the Claude-Picher/Tembec hall where you can also visit
a boutique that offers products ased on the works.
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m.
Free admission.
The Galerie d'art de Matane is an actual art exhibit
centre that presents between 6 and 8 exhibits from professional artists. The
summer season is dedicated to regional artists (Bas-Saint-Laurent and
Gaspésie).
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, from 1
p.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission.
Fishing guide service on the Matane River. Bait and tackle shop on site.
ESPACE F is a centre for the production and exhibition
of artistic works in photography, video and the new media. The gallery's programming
reflects the diversity of current approaches in these modes of expression.
Schedule: Daily, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission.
Paintings on canvas, and on ostrich and emu eggs,
candles, wooden ducks, crab shells, shells, handpainted tree mushrooms.
Handicrafts such as: wooden decorative objects, nativity scenes, greeting cards,
sea crowns, flower arrangements, etc.
Schedule: Open year round by appointment,
depending on availability.
Free admission.
Nearby the lighthouse, discover a workshop, unique in
Gaspésie, and see artisans in action making santons (miniature clay figurines),
various ceramic objects (lighthouses, Northern Gannets) and jewellery.
Schedule: Mid-June to the end of September, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Off-season, Monday
through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission.
A place where you get familiarized with the weaving
loom. Artisan in action. Heritage works of traditional arts (weaving, knits,
sewing, embroidery, painting, milled wood, etc.) made in Matanie by more than
twenty 20 artisans.
Schedule: Open all year, Monday through Saturday. Closed
Saturday and Sunday in the off-season.
Free admission.
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The first Dom Bellot-style church in North America, whose exterior walls are made of Appalachian granite. The Stations of the Cross created on canvases rebacked on wooden panels. Leaded windowpane of Saint Jérôme created by the famous French painter Lucien Martial.
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The Bon-Pasteur church contains a very impressive collection of artwork. For that matter, the church has the largest number of sculptures made by Jacques Bourgault of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli: 19 wooden sculptures, one of which depicts a pregnant Virgin Mary. Moreover, see the works done by Olivier Ferland, a master glassmaker: 14 stained-glass windows, 7 of which depict the founders of Quebec’s religious history, and a symbolic stained-glass Stations of the Cross. You can also admire three murals of the evangelic story created by Carlo in 1952, and two paintings by the reputed Basque painter.
Stained-glass Stations of the Cross done by artist Cécile Fortin, who is originally from Matane.
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The Saint-Ulric church, whose neoclassical style construction goes back to 1878, is one of the most architecturally interesting churches in Eastern Quebec. Detailed woodworkings, arches and alcoves stand out because of their delicate design. Stations of the Cross by Simone Hudon, which dates back to 1939. On July 4th, 2004, the Église de Saint-Ulric (church) was consecrated by Monsignor Bertrand Blanchet.
This church is the third church of Baie-des-Sables. It was built in 1940 over the structure of the second church, which was destroyed by fire. This church, a prestigious temple because of its design and decoration, can be recognized at first glance by its massive steeple.
(Saint-Luc sector)
Inaugurated in 2001, the Saint-Luc church is the most recent church of the diocese. Its simple and modern style does not tarnish the appearance or nobility of the site. The stained-glass windows designed and created by glassmaker Manon Poitras are of incredible artistic value.
Pick-your-own blueberries.
Schedule: End of July to the beginning of September, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Make a stop at the cheese factory to try our farmhouse cheeses: mild and
aged cheddars, or soft Camembert-type cheese. New and unique in Canada,
"Le Rayon d'Or”, a semi-firm probiotic cheese.
Schedule: June to
September, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October to May, Wednesday through Saturday,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Closed Monday and
Tuesday.
Free admission.
Located in the magnificent Matane River valley, Les Jardins de l'Orme
offers flowers, herbs and vegetables of one thousand and one flavours, as well
as a range of artisan soaps and other products for all of your senses.
Schedule: July 2 to Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day. September 8
to October 11, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call for
off-season hours.
Free admission.
Come discover our smoked and salted meats, country patés and many other
products, all made from the flavourful meat of Highland cattle. From the farm
directly to your plate!
Schedule: Open on Saturday only, year round. Summer hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Winter hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Experience the atmosphere of a traditional sugar bush through a guided
visit, followed by a maple product tasting.
Duration: 1 hour.
Schedule: Open
year round from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: $9/adult, $6/child 11 and
under.
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Discover landscape, colors and perfume of the region on the garden road. Its goes from the back country all the way into town.
More than 300 km of maintained trails.
Indoor skating
Open skating
Outdoor skating
(Petit-Matane sector)
Outdoor skating
(Saint-Luc sector)
Outdoor skating
8 kilometers of maintained trails for snowshoeing lovers.
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Cross country skiing trails to the chalet and the stream.
The snowshoeing trail follow the stream on the site of the ski center Mont-Castor.
18 tracks beginners to experts.
Services:
Wonderful itinerary of 9 cross country skiing trails for a total of 20 kilometers: beginners to expert.
About 10 kilometers on a marketed out and lined track
Sur la route centrale à un kilomètre du village
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Dining/specialties: Fine sea-flavoured and local Gaspesian cuisine.
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Dining/specialties: Italian cuisine: pasta, pizza, fresh fish and seafood. Delivery of meals and alcoholic beverages from the Vignoble Carpinteri.
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Animation in evening
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Located in the lighthouse, Matane tourist information office will open from Monday June 7 to Friday October 8 2010.
Outdoor interactive tourist information kiosk in downtown Matane
(corner of Rue Saint-Jérôme and Rue Bon-Pasteur)
Approximative crossing time: 
July 5 to August 11 2010
Shows by local performers.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at
7 p.m.
Schedule of events:
Les lundis musicaux (Musical Mondays)
Performances from semi-professional groups
Les mardis amateurs (Amateur Tuesdays)
Amateur performances
Les mercredis Show (Showtime Wednesdays)
Dance, Junior Talent Show, Karaoke Show, Kids' Show, Amateur And Professional
Films
June 23 and 24 2010
Parc des Îles de Matane
June 23, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.: Bands on stage: De Lackey and Les Stef.
June 24: Family day (picnic, games, treasure hunt, etc.)
10 a.m.: Flag raising and wine toast.
Noon: Saint-Jean Cake (in Collaboration with the D'Amours Lions Club)
July 1, starting at 11:30 a.m. 2010
Village
de la Matanie at the Parc des îles
Ceremonies at city hall. Family activities, cake tasting and carriage rides at the Village de la Matanie. Shows and fireworks in the evening.
July 28, 29, 30 and 31, and August 1 2010
A varied program of over one hundred amateur and professional country, western and folk music performers. Admission fee for the indoor shows; outdoor shows are free. Amateur gala. Folk music gala. Children's activities. The area recreates a saloon setting. Wilderness camping on-site with the purchase of the passport. Daily or weekend admission fees.
September 3 to 5 2010
Terrain des loisirs of
Saint-Ulric
Several family activities: games, amateur contests, meals, evening dance.
September 24, 25 and 26 2010
Check local media for scheduled activities.
October 30 and 31 2010
Centre communautaire de Sainte-Paule
Clay-pigeon shooting contest and tower shoot. Pheasant gastronomic dinner. Safe annual pheasant hunting. Twentyfive trails, shuttle service, participation prizes. Some thirty trails are available; shuttle service; participation prizes.
February 18 to 20, 2011
Promenade des Capitaines
Opti-Neige is a huge winter festival with a renowned snow sculpture contest
and wonderful fireworks. The enchanting site is also the strategic location for
the animation for a multitude of activities that continuously take place during
the three days of the festival.
Free admission and activities.
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