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The Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour is an exciting, guided tour of the incredible Gaspé Peninsula. Spend your days hiking and paddling in the varied landscapes of Quebec, discovering charming seaside towns, beautiful mountains, and pristine wilderness as you travel from Quebec City to the mouth of the St Lawrence River.

This tour includes scenic and challenging day hikes, including the Mount Jacques-Cartier traverse, the Mount Albert Plateau, and the Mount Vallière ridge. In between hikes you’ll enjoy sampling the local cuisine or cooking dinner over the open fire at camp. Towards the end of the trip, you’ll give your hiking legs a rest and explore the Patapedia and Restigouche rivers by canoe. This tour is the perfect way to discover the amazing natural beauty of Quebec.

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Outdoor Adventures in Gaspesie

Discover the mountains, valleys, and coastline of Quebec on a hiking adventure
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8 days from $1,825USD
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Duration
8 days
Season
Aug-Sep
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Camping, Inns, Hotels
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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The Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour is an exciting, guided tour of the incredible Gaspé Peninsula. Spend your days hiking and paddling in the varied landscapes of Quebec, discovering charming seaside towns, beautiful mountains, and pristine wilderness as you travel from Quebec City to the mouth of the St Lawrence River.

This tour includes scenic and challenging day hikes, including the Mount Jacques-Cartier traverse, the Mount Albert Plateau, and the Mount Vallière ridge. In between hikes you’ll enjoy sampling the local cuisine or cooking dinner over the open fire at camp. Towards the end of the trip, you’ll give your hiking legs a rest and explore the Patapedia and Restigouche rivers by canoe. This tour is the perfect way to discover the amazing natural beauty of Quebec.

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Trip highlights

Discover marine ecosystems, beautiful forests, and the alpine landscapes of the Gaspé peninsula.

Hike the alpine plateaus of the Chic-Chocs on exciting full-day hikes in the mountains.

Look for native wildlife such as seals, moose, caribou, and even whales!

Camp in some of the most scenic locations in Quebec

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Day 1
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Travel to Bic National Park
Meet your guide and group at 8:00 am for a short welcome meeting before you begin the journey to Bic National Park. It’s about a 3-hour drive, but the incredible shores of the Saint-Lawrence are worth the trip. You’ll go on a hike to explore the coves and inlets of the coast, which are the home to the playful harbour and gray seals.
Distance 3 hours, 8.7km
Overnight Location Hotel near Bic National Park
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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Hiking in the Chic-Choc
After breakfast, you’ll travel into the Chi-Choc Mountains of Gaspesie National Park. You’ll be treated to a delicious lunch featuring fresh local seafood so you can fuel up for your afternoon hike. You’ll be walking to the top of the Weeping Inlet Mountain for an incredible view over the Saint-Lawrence and the charming villages below. Tonight, you’ll set up camp in the national park.
Distance 3 hours, 10km, 400m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Gaspesie National Park
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Mount Jacques-Cartier Trek
Your hike begins early today, as you’ll be traversing Mt Jacques-Cartier to the Lake of the Americans. This 17km trail will bring you up onto the exposed alpine plateaus as you hike the east face of Mont Jacques-Cartier. Along today’s epic trek you’ll cross to Mount Comte and Mount Xalibu before you descend to the Lake of the Americans.
Distance 5 hours, 17km, 500m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Gaspesie
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Mount Vallière-de-Saint-Real Ridge Hike
Today you’ll be heading to Mount Vallière for a beautiful hike with stunning views along the ridgeline of the mountain. Most of the hike is out in the open as you’re hiking in unprotected alpine areas, so make sure to dress so that you’re prepared for the wind and weather changes. Tonight, you’ll be camping in a ready-to-camp wilderness hut.
Distance 4-5 hours, 12km, 535m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Gaspésie
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Hike to the Mount Albert Plateau
You have another big, beautiful hike in store for you today! To reach the Mount Albert Plateau you’ll have to hike up over 300 meters before the terrain levels out. Then you’ll cross this enormous alpine plateau while climbing over exposed roots and boulders. Be sure to keep an eye open for caribou and unique rock formations along your hike.
Distance 5 hours, 17km, 535m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Camping in Gaspésie
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Explore the Cascapedia Riverside
Your journey today will be along the Cascapedia River as it runs towards the sea. You’ll stop for a short hike that follows the river to the village of Maria. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local microbrewery in Carleton. In the afternoon you can choose to take an optional sailing excursion that explores the beautiful Chaleur Bay.
Distance 1 hours, 3km, 50m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Hotel in Carleton
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch
Day 7
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Explore Carleton
Spend today exploring this beautiful area, visiting the seaside shops or take one of the many hikes that explore the coast. You have the evening free to discover the local nightlife.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Carlton
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch
Day 8
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Canoe Trip Extension
Today, after the breakfast, you’ll head back to Quebec City to conclude your tour.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided outdoor adventure tour in Quebec is run as a fixed-departure tour and the price depends on whether you take the longer paddling departure or not.

Important: This tour is not available for the 2025 summer season. Please contact us for 2026 availability.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches, and 5 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights on the standard tour or 10 nights on the paddling extension tour are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Quebec City are not included but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport transfers are not included.

Also Included

  • English speaking guide
  • National and provincial park entrance fees
  • Camping and cooking equipment
  • First aid kit and emergency communication device
  • FICAV contribution

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Pre and post-tour hotel nights
  • Sleeping bag, pillow, and towel
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport transfers
  • GST (5%) and QST (9,975%)

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Chaleur Bay optional sailing excursion

Accommodation for Outdoor Adventures in Gaspesie

This tour is mostly based in camping accommodations. You’ll be staying in a mix of wilderness sites and ready-to-camp locations. Your tent and camping supplies are provided for you. There are few nights where you’ll be staying at small hotels or local inns in between your camping nights.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible (please inquire for the pricing). Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour?

We rate this tour as a 4/5. This tour requires you to be in good enough shape to be able to comfortably hike between 4 to 9 hours each day at varying altitudes. You will also be participating in the camp set-up and tear-down, as well as share cooking responsibilities.

Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour?

7 breakfasts, 7 picnics, and 5 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all included activities. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Quebec City to start this tour?

Fly into Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). This tour departs early on the first morning, so you’ll want to consider arriving a day ahead. You can take a taxi or public transit from the airport to the meeting place in central Quebec City.

Is the Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour in English?

This tour has separate French and English departures. Please check the schedule to ensure the dates you choose operate in the language of your choice.

Where does the Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie tour end?

This tour ends in Quebec City, and you can fly from Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Do I need to bring camping equipment?

All the camping equipment is provided for you. You are only required to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and towel.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Quebec for this tour?

The best time to travel to Quebec for this tour is July and August when the weather is warmest.

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