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Matane is a small city on the Gaspesian Coast which serves as one of the main points of entry into the Gaspé region.
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Lighthouse and maritime museum
1906-era lighthouse with 20-m tower. Museum includes the wheelhouse equipment of a modern ship. View maritime traffic, the wind farm, the Chic-Choc Mountains and the city. The keeper's house is the regional tourist bureau. Average length of visit 1 hour.
Salmon ladder observation centre
Observe Atlantic salmon in two windowed basins installed into the salmon ladder/fishway. Photography and artefacts describe the history of the Matane river and its dams. Introductory and advanced lessons in salmon fishing available on request. Average length of visit 1 hour.
Among the 50 gardens to visit ("50 jardins à visiter du Québec"), in area. Flowerbeds and rock gardens, butterfly aviary, sundials, giant chess game, observation tower, animal park, zen garden, cactus, fruit trees, bird watching, souvenir shop. Average length of visit 1 hour 30 minutes.
Matane Wildlife Reserve
Largest concentration of animals per square kilometre in Québec. Educational activities describe wildlife. Moose interpretative centre, black bear observation, photo safari, wildlife viewing in kayaks, hunting, fishing, hiking including 1000-metre mountains. Accommodation in cottages (BBQ and kayak included) located near a lake or river, camping.
Moose Interpretation Centre
Information and education on moose and black bears, moose photo safari, black bear observation in their natural habitat, wildlife viewing by kayak, hiking trails. Lakeside cottage and campsite rental. Average length of visit 1 hour 30 minutes.
Horace-Bouffard house
Typical country house of the region, 20th century atmosphere. The incredible story of the six Bouffard-Durette marriages is a verified Guinness record for the record books. Museum. Average length of visit 1 hr.
Fur trading post
Reconstruction of Matane trading post, history of trapping in the region and ancestral trappers, exposition and interpretation that allows visitors to touch and admire furs.
Appalachian-Québec International Trail
Trail traversing the entire Gaspé (more than 650 km). The section in the Matane wildlife reserve runs more than 100 km through the Chic-Chocs. Moose watching, camping on platforms or in closed shelters (reservation required), other services available (guides, transport, maps, etc.)
Initiation to Atlantic salmon sport fishing with an instructor/guide. Includes equipment and transportation, fly fishing training, professional fishing guide certified according to national standards.
Underwater diving accompagnied by certified guide. For certified divers only (special cases to be discussed, depending on availability of an instructor), boat trips or from shore. Rich wildlife and underwater flora, visual inspection service, diving air bottle station, equipment rentals (reservations required). Reservation 48 hours in advance.
Par 71 eighteen-hole course. Equipment rental, motorised carts, golf pro shop, driving range, restaurant, bar, patio. Professional training available.
Islands Park and Captains' Walk
Supervised beach. Rent pedal boats, kayaks and rollerblades. Playground, mini golf.
315 km of marked trails for all-terrain vehicles (ATV "quads" are "véhicules tout terrain" in Québec). Map available on website.
Adventure sport rentals, sale and rental of hunting equipment, boats and engines, recreational vehicles, trailers and tent trailers, ATVs, motorcycles.
Equestrian riding school.
Captain's Table
Fish and seafood, lobster pound, lobster buffet (May 17 to July 12), grill, pizzas (including seafood pizza), pasta, menu for children. 75 seats, patio.
Sushi, fish and chips, smoked meat, Thai food, seafood, privately imported wines, desserts, roasted coffee. 60 seats, patio.
Old Sea Wolf
Canadian and Italian cuisine, menu of the day. 175 seats, orchestra on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Canadian cuisine, Chinese and Italian dishes, seafood. 385 seats, terrace, evening entertainment.
Canadian, Chinese and Italian cuisine, pizzas. 72 seats.
Seafood, barbecue/grill, ribs, Sunday brunch. 75 places.
Steaks, seafood. 125 seats.
Roast chicken. 144 seats, patio.
Crêpes bretonnes, paninis, seafood, daily specials, specialty coffee, micro-brewery beers, wines. 40 seats, wi-fi.
Fine bistro cuisine. 40 seats.
Bakery, artisan breads, pastries and treats, cafés, foccacias, sandwiches. Homemade products, natural and local ingredients. Boutique, visual arts exhibitions, free wi-fi.
Internationally renowned smokehouse, original recipe, smoked fish including salmon, cod, shrimp, turbot and salmon mousse, homemade products such as salmon and seafood pâté.
Fresh fish and seafood year-round, homemade products, fresh, frozen, smoked and pickled, sushi. Free tasting and packaging.
Lighthouse West fish market
Fish, seafood and shellfish. Fresh, frozen, smoked, salted and dried.
Fish and fresh seafood, homemade products, fresh and frozen organic meat, egg rolls, free ice, free packaging.
Special Flavours
Deli. Québec and imported products arrive weekly. Tastings.
The Factory
Brew pub. Restaurant (lunch and supper, $15-50) serving fish and seafood, sandwiches, burgers. Café-bistro menu and bistro-pub, international cuisine, local regional and organic products. Beer cuisine, beers brewed locally/on-site. 100 seats, patio, live popular music, art exhibitions, film screenings, storytelling evenings (see calendar).
No smoking, pets welcome, Internet access. 2 units.
Non-smoking. Dining room, Internet access. 4 units. 3 stars.
Bike rental, laundry, daycare, Internet access. 12 units. 3 stars. Restaurant ($15-50, breakfast lunch and dinner) serves fine cuisine du terroir, cuisine québécoise, fish and seafood. 50 seats.
Pets allowed, air conditioning, sauna, Internet, on the beach. 96 units. 4 stars. Restaurant ($15-50, +1-800-463-7468) open for breakfast, dinner by reservation; cuisine includes fish and seafood, lobster (in season), grilled meat, pasta. Children's menu. 86 seats, patio, bar.
Whirlpool bath, air conditioning, babysitting service, laundry, fitness room, sauna, outdoor pool, restaurant, Internet. 70 units. 4 stars.
Internet, daycare, sea view. 68 units. 3 stars. Restaurant (breakfast and supper, $15-50) serves fish and seafood, artisanal smoked salmon, lobster, grilled meat. Children's menu, lunch box. 100 seats, overlooking the sea.
Non-smoking, pets allowed, whirlpool, restaurant, Internet, sea views. 44 units. 3 stars.
Countryman Motel
No smoking, hot tub, units with kitchenettes available, daycare, restaurant, internet access, sea views. 26 units. 3 stars.
No smoking, pets, units with kitchenettes available, outdoor pool, Internet, sea views. 43 units. 2 stars.
Pets allowed, laundry, restaurant, bar, billiards, Internet, sea views. 37 units. 2 stars.
The Gulls Motel
Pets allowed, Internet. 16 units. 1 star.
Restaurant, Internet. 23 units. 2 stars.
Electric hookups, dump station, pets allowed, convenience store, laundry room, community room, Internet access, cottage rental. 97 sites.
Electric hookups, dump station, propane, pets allowed, laundry room, community room, Internet access, camping equipment rental. 124 sites.
Flowers, herbs, vegetables, handmade soaps.
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The closest regional airport is in Mont-Joli (YYY), a little under an hour west of Matane by road.
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