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.

Nombre d'unité : 9

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Rate: $69-$159

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.

Dining/specialties: Nachos, deli-style smoked meat sandwiches, pizza, sushi and chicken wings. Chansonniers.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 410
Alcool licence

Dining/specialties: Snacks, imported beers, cocktails, wine, terrace overlooking the Matane River.

Seating capacity: 90
Alcool licence

Artisanal bakery and café offering a variety of breads, coffees, pastries and sweets, as well as breakfast and lunch, with rotating monthly art exhibits.

Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday in the off-season.

Dining/specialties: Italian food. Live band on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 175
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Chinese Buffet, egg rolls, rice, chow mein, spare ribs, chicken wings, pineapple chicken and garlic shrimp.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 200
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Nombre d'unité : 126

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Rate: $22-$30

Nombre d'unité : 100

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Rate: $17,28-$24,80
Cottage for rent on site

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.

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

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.

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.

Dining/specialties: Daily menu, “crêpes bretonnes”, paninis, special coffees, microbrewery beers and wine.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 40
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

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.

March 26^th to April 25^th 2010
Yves Arcand

"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.  

This street exhibit features the work of the young artists in the photography program at the Cégep of Matane. The artworks in this open-air gallery are changed three times a year. It is always free and open to the public, at the corner of Rue Saint-Pierre and Rue Bon-Pasteur.  

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) 

June 26 2010
Near the IGA store, 551, avenue du Phare Est Matane

9 a.m.: Mini bicycle tour through Matane's streets.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Inflatable games, street performers, games of skill, slides, mini-farm, kiddie corner, and cotton-candy and pop-corn booths.
Admission: $2

July 28, 29, 30 and 31, and August 1 2010

Large softball tournament bringing together the best teams in eastern Québec and the Côte-Nord. Activities, inflatable games, mascots and charity auction for the Children's Wish Foundation. New this year: Business softball tournament on Wednesday and Thursday, outdoor artificial ice rink, and jamboree of local musicians.      

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.

August 12 to 15 2010

First annual Festival Éole en musique, with something for the whole family: major shows, family afternoons and much more. Held in the heart of the beautiful city of Matane.
Admission fee.

From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for evening shows.
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for family afternoons and other activities related to the festival theme.

A variety of courses ranging from introductory to advanced are offered year round, on the rock face or on ice, covering toproping and lead climbing techniques. The courses are tailored to your experience and interests, and can be given privately or in small groups, lasting from half-day to full-day. Safety equipment is included.

Average duration: 8 hours.
Schedule: January 1 through December 31, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations required.
Admission: $85.00 to $200.00, depending on the number of participants.

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.

Nombre d'unité : 2

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Rate: $60-$80

Nombre d'unité : 4

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Rate: $70-$90

Nombre d'unité : 4

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Rate: $45/simple, $65/double

Nombre d'unité : 3

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Rate: $65-75/simple, $80-90/double
Debit and credit cards are accepted

Nombre d'unité : 68

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Rate: $69-$119/simple, $79-$189/double

Nombre d'unité : 44

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Rate: $74,95-$159,95/simple, $84,95-$159,95/double

April 30^th to June 27^th 2010
Graduates of Cégep de Matane's photography program

Dining/specialties: Canadian and Italian dishes.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 130
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Date: On Thursday June 10^th, 2010
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Albert-B.-Lavoie, Polyvalente de Matane
Admission: $45

Date: On Tuesday April 27^th, 2010
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Lucien-Bellemare, Cégep de Matane
Admission: $25

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.

The Fabrique offers a stimulating calendar of cultural events, with performances by emerging musicians, art exhibits, film screenings and storytelling evenings. The schedule of activities highlights the originality, creativity and authenticity of the artists.

Dining/specialties: Beer brewed on site; burgers and sandwiches; dishes featuring beer; local, regional and organic products.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 80
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Seating capacity (terrace): 12

Dining/specialties: Fish and seafood, specialties from the grill, seafood pizza.
Lunch and Dinner

Seating capacity: 75
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

On an easy 2.3-km trail, a fun and educational game of riddles greets visitors at the trailhead. The goal is to find objects concealed in the winding labyrinth to discover the answers. Geocaching enthusiasts can use this code to add another dimension to your hike: GC1HXNG.

Free access to the trail from the parking lot behind the Cégep de Matane, near the tennis courts. Parking fee. 

March 19^th to April 25^th 2010
Myriam Tousignant

Dining/specialties: Fish and seafood, specialties from the grill.
Lunch and Dinner

Seating capacity: 180
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Fine bistro cuisine
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 40
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

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. 

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.

September 24, 25 and 26 2010
Check local media for scheduled activities.

Dining/specialties: Roast chicken.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 100
Alcool licence

Nombre d'unité : 5

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Rate: $60-$125

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

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.

Salmon fishing guide service on the Matane River. Sales and rental of hunting and fishing equipment.

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.

Nombre d'unité : 1

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Rate: Location for week or month

Thirty wharf accommodations for members, and twenty-five for visitors, launching ramp, fuel (diesel and gas), drinking water, 15 A electricity on the pontoons, mechanical workshop, grounding equipment, dry dock, and unmasting crane. Terrace, bathrooms, showers, laundry room, ice, breakfast between 7 and 10 a.m., bar open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Maximum landing length of 60 ft, and chart datum depth: 5.6 ft.
Admission: daily rate of $1.33/ft.
Information: Club de Yacht de Matane

The reconstituted Matane trading post, the first on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence, lets visitors discover the events that took place here at the beginning of the 17th century. Watch the presentation on the history of trapping and life in the forest up to the present day.

Schedule: June 28 to August 13, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission fee. Group rates available. 

Nombre d'unité : 43

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Rate: $57-$100/simple, $62-$100/double

Nombre d'unité : 37

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Rate: Starting at $49,95

Nombre d'unité : 26

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Rate: $75-$129/simple, $79-$129/double

Nombre d'unité : 16

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Rate: Starting at $48

Nombre d'unité : 23

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Rate: Starting at $52

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.

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.  

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.

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.

(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.

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.

Nombre d'unité : 70

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Rate: $89-$299

July 9^th to September 5^th 2010
Region's artists

January 29^th to March 14^th 2010
Renée Chevalier

Dining/specialties: Canadian cuisine, Italian and Chinese food, seafood.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 260
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Seating capacity (terrace): 125
Animation in evening

Dining/specialties: Canadian, Chinese and Italian food.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 72
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Seafood, specialties from the grill (BBQ), brunch on Sunday
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 75
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Fish and seafood, lobster, artisanal smoked salmon, grilled meats, regional specialties and children's menu. 
Breakfast and dinner

Seating capacity: 100
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Fine sea-flavoured and local Gaspesian cuisine.
Breakfast and dinner

Seating capacity: 84
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Steak and seafood
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 125
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Nombre d'unité : 96

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Rate: $99-$299

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.

November 18 to 21 and 25 to 28 2010

The Salon de Noël (Christmas craft show) brings together the region's artists, craftsmen and specialty food producers to offer visitors jewelry and lace; decorative objects made of hand-painted wood, turned wood and ceramic; woven, knitted and sewn clothing and accessories; soaps and bath salts; jams and sweets and many other products.

Schedule: Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 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).

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.

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.

Saturday, August 21 2010
Motocross track at Matane-sur-Mer

Don't miss Supercross Québec"s circuit event in Matane!
Admission: $12

Registration: 8 a.m.
Practice: 10 a.m.
Races start: Noon

July 24 and 25 2010

In the enchanting open-air setting of the Jardins de Doris, come admire the works of painters — and painters at work — from all over Québec and New Brunswick. 

Sale and repair

July 26 to August 18 2010
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at 8 p.m.
Centre d'art Le Barachois

Professional summer theatre, where the Matane River joins the St. Lawrence. The Théâtre des Grands Vents presents the superb comedy, Les bas du fleuve : Back on track, Baby Lou.

Dining/specialties: Italian cuisine: pasta, pizza, fresh fish and seafood. Delivery of meals and alcoholic beverages from the Vignoble Carpinteri.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 200
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

September 10^th to November 7^th 2010
Denis St-Pierre

November 12^nd 2010 to January 9^th 2011
Joannie Boulais

June 18^th to July 4^th 2010
Wannabe artists