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Before you go
Your trip to Carleton-sur-Mer.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Carleton-sur-Mer – Quebec about 640 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Bonaventure Airport (YVB) Bonaventure · 60 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car on Route 132, about 640 km from Quebec City. Bonaventure airport is about 60 km away.
How many days
Two days for Miguasha, Mont Saint-Joseph, the beach and Bonaventure.
When to go
Late June to August for the beach; September for fall colors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for visiting Miguasha, Mont Saint-Joseph and Bonaventure.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Carleton-sur-Mer
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Morning
Miguasha
Visit the museum and fossil cliff at Miguasha National Park.
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Afternoon
Mont Saint-Joseph
Climb Mont Saint-Joseph for the bay view and then descend to Carleton’s beach.
2 days in Carleton-sur-Mer
Day 1
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All day
Miguasha and Carleton
Do Miguasha in the morning and the beach and Mont Saint-Joseph in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Bonaventure
Head to Bonaventure and visit Quebec’s Acadian museum.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Carleton-sur-Mer?
Go to the beach and lagoon, climb Mont Saint-Joseph and visit Miguasha fossil park.
What is the distance from Carleton-sur-Mer to Percé?
About 270 km via Route 132, roughly 3½ hours by car.
Does Carleton-sur-Mer have a beach?
Yes, a sandbar that closes the lagoon, with a bathing area in summer.
How far is Carleton-sur-Mer from Miguasha?
About 20 km, roughly a 20-minute drive.