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: June 8 to October 11, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Off-season, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission.

Nombre d'unité : 4

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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 year-round.
Free admission.

Dining/specialties: Cheese-topped nachos, smoked meat, chicken wings. Chansonniers.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 410
Alcool licence

Artisan bakery and coffee shop, offering a selection of breads, coffees, pastries and sweets to go — or to stay and enjoy. Come on in! Take the time to treat yourself...

Schedule: Wednesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday

Dining/specialties: Italian food. Live band on 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

July 23 to August 23 2009
Johanne Fournier films

Nombre d'unité : 145

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Rate: $18-$28

Nombre d'unité : 100

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Rate: $17,05-$24,36

July 1^st 2009 starting at 11:30 a.m.
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.

Horseback riding and day camps for youth. Horseback riding school certified by the Fédération équestre du Québec and horseback riding centre recognized by Québec à cheval.

Schedule: Open year-round. Packages are available by the hour or for one, two or three days, according to the predetermined days on the centre's schedule. Reservations recommended.

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

May 1^st to June 14 2009
Dysfonction spatiale

Elmir Dupéré, Florence Le Blanc, André-Anne Savoie
Photographs

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.

"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 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission.

June 23^rd and 24^th 2009
Parc des îles de Matane

June 23, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.: Musical groups, with Pierre Bérubé and his musicians, Annick Bérubé and Martin Théberge. St-Jean bonfire

June 24: Family day (picnic, games, trea-sure hunt, etc.)
             10 a.m.: Flag raising and wine toast.
             Noon: St-Jean Cake (in collaboration with the Lions d'Amours)

March 12^nd to April 26^th 2009
Francis Montillaud

July 30 to August 2 2009
Stade Fournier in Matane
www.ballemollematane.ca, sylvaincaron@choefm.com 

Large softball tournament bringing together the best teams in eastern Quebec. Mega garage sale on Saturday. Activities, games and contests. New this year: Beach volleyball tournament, live music and charity auction for the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.   

July 23 to 26 2009
The saloon is located at the Centre sportif Alain-Côté, unit 2

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.

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 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission.

Nombre d'unité : 2

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Rate: $80-$85

Nombre d'unité : 4

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Rate: $77-$92

Nombre d'unité : 4

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Rate: $45/simple, $65/double

Nombre d'unité : 3

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Rate: $52/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-$109/simple, $79-$179/double

Nombre d'unité : 44

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Rate: $72,95-$159,95/simple, $82,95-$159,95/double

May 1^st to May 31^st 2009

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

Seating capacity: 130
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

August 7 to 15 2009

Close to 50 short films created against the backdrop of Matane by filmmakers from Quebec, Europe and the United States will be screened on August 10, 12 and 14, at 9 p.m. at the cultural complex. Each of the films was made in a 48-hour period.

October 22^nd to December 6^th 2009
Geneviève Lebel

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

Seating capacity: 75
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Beginning in 1980, 3200 trees were planted to form a maze with an easy 2.3-km footpath. A fun and educational game of riddles starts off the trail, providing visitors with the goal of finding objects concealed in the winding labyrinth to solve the riddle. Geocaching enthusiasts can use this code to add another dimension to your hike: GC1HXNG.

Access: From the parking lot behind the Cégep de Matane, near the tennis courts.

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

Seating capacity: 180
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

June 18 to July 19 2009
Eva Quintas

Dining/specialties: Fine bistro cuisine
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 40
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Cruise school (three, five or seven-day training course).

Schedule: June 15 to October 15.
Admission: $80/day/person, $45/person/ initiation three-hour outing.

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, suspended gardens, giant rock gardens, petting zoo, etc.

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, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day. September 9 to October 11, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Call for off-season hours.
Free admission.

September 23, 25, 26 and 27 2009

Heritage Clinic
Wednesday, September 23, 7 p.m.
Complexe culturel Joseph-Rouleau
520, avenue St-Jérôme

Don't miss this chance to meet the curators from the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City. Bring your favourite old objects. The curators will be pleased to share information about them. A maximum of three objects per person, please.

Other activities are planned for September 25, 26 and 27. Watch for more information on local media.

Nombre d'unité : 5

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Rate: $60-$125

July 6 to August 12 2009
Shows by local performers.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m.
Promenade des Capitaines downtown Matane

Schedule of events:     

Les lundis musicaux (Musical Mondays)         
Performances from semi-professional groups
At the Centre d'art Le Barachois, in case of rain
Les mardis amateurs (Amateur Tuesdays)       
Amateur performances
At the Centre d"art Le Barachois, in case of rain
Les mercredis Show (Showtime Wednesdays)        
Dance, Junior Talent Show, Karaoke Show, Kids' Show, Amateur And Professional Films
Watch the local media in case of rain

(Petit-Matane sector)
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. You will discover a typical setting from the old days, a convenience store, a small restaurant with traditional meals and a terrace with a view of the sea.

Schedule: Daily, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $4/adult and free for children.

Nombre d'unité : 1

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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

July 17 to August 9 2009
Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
The starting point is the Place des Rochelais (near the Galeries du Vieux-Port).
Tickets available on site.

Mémoires d'Outre-Mer is a guided theatrical tour of the downtown. Costumed actors, incarnating historical personages, introduce visitors to the people and events that marked the history of Matane. The story unfolds on twelve stages located near heritage buildings in downtown Matane. 

Date: On Sunday April 5^th, 2009
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Albert-B.-Lavoie, Polyvalente de Matane
Admission: $24

Nombre d'unité : 43

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Rate: $55-$100/simple, $60-$100/double

Nombre d'unité : 37

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Rate: Starting at $49,95

Nombre d'unité : 26

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Rate: $69-$119

Nombre d'unité : 16

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Rate: Starting at $48

Nombre d'unité : 23

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Rate: Starting at $52

(secteur Petit-Matane)
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-Duret 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: June 15 to October 31, Saturdays only, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Off-season: appointment by telephone only.

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 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and September 8 to September 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: $3/adult and free for children.

February 19 to 21, 2010
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, paddleboat rental, swimming, bicycle trail, outdoor basketball, beach volleyball.

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 mid-June to the end of August, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Groups upon reservation.
Admission fees.

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: $99-$299

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

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: 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: Italian cuisine: pasta, pizza, fresh fish and seafood.
Lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 60
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

Dining/specialties: Classic and fruit-filled breakfasts and a variety of daily specials.
Breakfast and lunch

Seating capacity: 50
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: 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: $69-$299

December 10^th to January 24^th 2010
Anne-Marie Sirois

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: June to October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $5/adult, $3/children under 12 years old. Reduced rates for groups of 10 people or more).

March 12^nd to April 19^th 2009

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.

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
Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance
Equipment rental upon reservation.

Sale and repair

Date: On Saturday March 21^st, 2009
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Lucien-Bellemare, Cégep de Matane
Admission: $26

Dining/specialties: Italian cuisine: pasta, pizza, fresh fish and seafood.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Seating capacity: 200
Alcool licence
Fresh shrimp

July 2^nd to August 30^th 2009
Regional artists

September 3^th to October 18^th 2009
Lorraine Dagenais