Outdoor Adventures in Gaspésie Itinerary

Day 1 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel near Bic National Park
Distance: 3 hours, 8.7km
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 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.
Overnight Location: Camping in Gaspesie National Park
Distance: 3 hours, 10km, 400m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 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.
Overnight Location: Camping in Gaspesie
Distance: 5 hours, 17km, 500m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 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.
Overnight Location: Camping in Gaspésie
Distance: 4-5 hours, 12km, 535m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 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.
Overnight Location: Camping in Gaspésie
Distance: 5 hours, 17km, 535m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Carleton
Distance: 1 hours, 3km, 50m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 7 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Carlton
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 8 Canoe Trip Extension

Today, after the breakfast, you’ll head back to Quebec City to conclude your tour.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast