A place where I take my time.
All the time.

Une région pleine de saveurs à déguster, d'aventures à vivre, de belles prises à capturer,

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Hiking in the Matane Wildlife Reserve on the International Appalachian Trail
Prendre le temps de contempler les couchers de soleil de la région de Matane sur le bord de la mer

« I give myself
time »

These wise words lull visitors as well as locals of La Matanie, like the soft waves of a calm sea at the end of a summer day.

La Matanie is an exceptional territory and a destination like none other. Close to the Gaspésie gateway, locals live every moment with intensity.

Overwhelmed by its vast natural spaces, we give ourselves a chance to experience fully its magnificent landscapes demanding to be explored.

In the heart of nature, we let our existence run free and we reconnect with the essential.

Traveling to Matanie is like finding a second wind, either personally or professionally, creatively or productively.

Here, I drop off my luggage and I enjoy life.

La Matanie, a place where I take my time. All the time.

Create the experience that suits you best

Relaxation and local flavors

While Matane is known for its famous Northern shrimp, it also offers a lot of other wonderful fresh products for you to try. Discover a world of flavors, from land and sea, in an enchanting setting, keeping you close to nature, in all its quiet and lively glory.

Hiking

Bordered by the Chic-Chocs Mountain Range, La Matanie offers a playground like none other for outdoors enthusiasts. Hiking lovers will be enthralled by the breathtaking scenery and the wild nature of the Matane’s Wildlife Reserve while exploring the International AppalachianTrail (GR A1) where many peaks almost reach 1,000 metres of altitude.

Salmon fishing

Considered as the “school of salmon fishing” in Quebec, the Matane River is one of the rivers with the most salmon runs annually in the province. Its easy access and practice make it the ideal spot to have a memorable fishing experience.

Mountain biking

Technical as well as fun, the Sentiers de l’Igloo offer plenty for mountain bike lovers that wish to enjoy pure unfiltered fun and live in the moment. Wood trails, covering an area of 45 kilometres, suited for all difficulty levels, easily accessible and located close to downtown, will provide you with loads of thrills.

Meetings and conventions

Rejuvenating while working? Here it is possible, thanks to the seaside effect! Considered the crossroad to Quebec’s Eastern regions, La Matanie will amaze small organizations wishing to plan a team building stay as well as big events planners wanting to give their participants a unique experience.

Snowmobiling

Practice your favourite winter sport on more than 350 kilometres of safe snow-covered trails where nature will reveal the most gorgeous landscapes. Due to its geographic location, La Matanie is the perfect spot to take off in the morning and explore one of the many trails offered. Winter’s biggest enthusiasts will surely find something to satisfy their needs.

Express the joy you felt visiting La Matanie

Marc-André Dionne

The Matanie is amongst my list of prized destinations each year when it comes to my passion for sports. During winter, I make sure to visit the legendary Chic-Chocs where I do touring with friends or during summer, I explore the Igloo trails providing us with more than 45 kilometers of mountain bike riding. We always benefit from wonderful weather and it gives me the chance to relax and get away from the daily urban bustle!

Mélanie Marchand et Jean-Pierre Toupin

My gourmet trip in Matane was full of magical moments! Taste a shrimp dip by the St. Lawrence River, wind in my hair, laughing wildly while taking pictures in front of the lighthouse, taste great local wines at the Carpinteri Vineyard and have a king’s feast at the Cargo Restaurant with our gorgeous Gaspesian friend… a delight for my tastebuds and soul.

Dominique Goulet

I think that the Matanie region must be placed in Quebec’s top destinations for its many quality fishshops, its breathtaking scenery, its sunsets colored with all shades of pink, and for its warm and welcoming locals!

Francis Gosselin

Francis Gosselin – Ph.D. Conférencier et consultant en stratégie

With work, I organize and host conventions and meetings all around the world. The Matanie region is one of my favorite destinations, a place where I can enjoy the sea breeze, spectacular panoramas and where passionate entrepreneurs continue to inspire and cultivate the best ideas. Two thumbs up for La Matanie : I highly recommend!

Jean-Yves Gauthier

During my snowmobile trip in La Matanie, I was struck by the beauty of the landscapes, the quality of the accomodations offered and the warm greeting I received from locals. The trails are well kept and there is snow in abundance, it is THE place to enjoy it the longest. I will surely come back next winter!

Plan your trip

Activities

Sunset in Matane, Gaspe Peninsula

Accommodation

Room with view on the St. Lawrence in Matanie, Gaspe Peninsula

Restaurants
and cafés

Seafood restaurants in Matane, Gaspe Peninsula