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Before you go
Your trip to Gaspé.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Gaspé – Quebec Destination Gaspésie and Percé about 700 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Aéroport Michel-Pouliot de Gaspé (YGP) 6 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 6 km from downtown. Via Route 132, Gaspé is roughly 700 km from Quebec City along the peninsula’s north coast.
How many days
Two days: one for Forillon National Park, another for the town and the museum.
When to go
From June to September, when the park and the observation boat tours operate. Seals and whales commonly appear in summer.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Forillon National Park is about 30 km away and its sectors are spread out.
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 Gaspé
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Morning
Musée de la Gaspésie
Visit the Musée de la Gaspésie and the Jacques Cartier monument on the bayfront.
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Afternoon
Forillon National Park
Head to Forillon National Park and hike to the Cap-Gaspé lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
2 days in Gaspé
Day 1
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All day
Forillon National Park
Spend the day in the park, with the Cap-Gaspé trail, the Cap Bon-Ami viewpoint and the village of Grande-Grave.
Day 2
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All day
Gaspé and the bay
Visit the museum and Gaspé’s town center and take a boat tour of the bay if there is a departure.
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 did Jacques Cartier do in Gaspé?
In 1534 he landed in Gaspé Bay and erected a cross in the name of the King of France, an act seen as the beginning of French presence in the region.
How far is Gaspé from Forillon National Park?
About 30 km to the park entrances.
Does Gaspé have an airport?
Yes, Michel-Pouliot Airport, with regional flights, about 6 km from downtown.
Is Gaspé a good base for Percé?
It can be; it’s about 75 km away. For Bonaventure Island, staying in Percé avoids an early morning drive.