Tourist Information Office of Matane
968, avenue du Phare Ouest
Matane (Québec) G4W 1V7
Phone: 418 562-1065
Free: 1 877 762-8263
Email: info@tourismematane.com
Located in the lighthouse keeper's dwelling, the Tourist Information Office of Matane will charm you with its maritime decor and the quality of our services. Our personnel will be happy to help you plan your stay, and provide you with all the information you need for a great vacation in the Matane region. High-speed Internet service is provided free of charge. While you're here, why not visit our magnificent lighthouse, which is more than a century old, and offers a splendid view of the town and the sea.
Services
- Accommodation booking assistance
- Payphone
- Free outdoor parking
- Internet access
- Picnic area
- Access for persons with reduced mobility
- Visit of the lighthouse and maritim museum
- Interactive and virtual exhibition on the winter experience of the Chic-Chocs
- Headquarters of the International Appalachian Trail – Québec
Schedule : June 1 to August 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and August 23 to September 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open 7 days a week)
Come meet our tourist information agents at our other information points during the summer season :
- John Welcome Center at the Matane Wildlife Reserve
From June 26 to August 31 / Friday to Monday from 8 AM to 3 PM - Aboard the ferry - Société des traversiers du Québec
From June 24 to August 14 / Wednesday and Friday (morning crossings), Saturday (afternoon crossings)
Off-season
Développement Économique Matanie
157, rue Saint-Pierre
Matane (Québec) G4W 2B7
418 566-4222 ou 1 877 7MATANE
info@tourismematane.com
www.dem.quebec
Access to the region
A strategic crossroad where the great land and maritime routes meet, you can access Matane by traveling routes 132 and 195 or by taking the F.-A.-Gauthier ferry. Located 636 kilometres from Montreal, 400 kilometers from Quebec City and 65 kilometres from the regional airport, the region of Matane is also linked to all the major centres of North America by railroad, and to the rest of the world thanks to its seaport. Furthermore, this port is one of the most important seaports located east of Quebec City.
- Société des traversiers du Québec
Approximative crossing time:
From Matane to Godbout: 2 hours 10 minutes
from Matane to Baie-Comeau: 2 hours 20 minutes
Year-round service
Phone: 418 562-2500
Website: www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca - Autobus Orléans Express
Phone: 418 562-4085
Website: www.orleansexpress.com
Settling in The region of Matane
You fell in love with the region of Matane during your trip and you want to settle here? Contact the Service d'accueil des nouveaux arrivants de La Matanie (SANAM) to get answers to your questions about housing, work, community and more!
With the collaboration of Place aux jeunes La Matanie, the MRC of La Matanie and the city of Matane, the SANAM has designed 19 thematic sheets to facilitate your settlement and integration in the region of Matane. Intended for individuals and families from another country or region of Quebec, they contain information on employment, housing, transportation, weather and more.
Discover it all by clicking here
Newcomer services in the region of Matane
The Service d’accueil des nouveaux arrivants de La Matanie (SANAM)
Our mission is to facilitate the reception, settlement and integration of newcomers who settle in the region of Matane, including immigrants of all ages, international students, as well as Quebecers aged 36 and over.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Main office:
Cégep of Matane
Rooms B-193 and B-195
616, avenue Saint-Rédempteur
Matane, QC, G4W 1L1
Other office:
Dowtown Matane
La Centrale Matanie (2sd floor)
464, avenue Saint-Jérôme
Matane, QC, G4W 3B5
Phone:
418-562-1240, # 2230 or 2211
Email: sanam@cgmatane.qc.ca
Website: https://sanamatanie.org
Facebook: Service d'accueil des nouveaux arrivants de La Matanie - SANAM
Instagram: @sanamatanie
Place aux jeunes La Matanie (PAJM)
Are you between 18 and 35 years old and have a degree or qualification? Our agent does everything possible to facilitate your settlement, living and working in the region. Our services are personalized and free of charge! How can you access them? It's simple, you just have to register!
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Main office:
Espace Avenir
548, avenue du Phare Est, office 202
Matane, QC, G4W 1A7
Phone:
1 581 502-3431
Email: pajm@espaceavenir.ca
Website: Place aux jeunes en région / La Matanie
Facebook: Place aux jeunes La Matanie
Instagram: @placeauxjeunesmatane
LinkedIn: @Lilianne Lavoie