The motorcycle tourist circuits of Bas-Saint-Laurent

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Useful Information

TOURIST ROAD SIGNS

Look for the blue signs! They will indicate the name of a region and the road to follow to reach tourist services, activities or attractions.

SECURITY

Turning right on a red light is permitted at most municipal intersections. It is stillcompulsory to come to a complete stop, and drivers must give the right of way tovehicles, cyclists and pedestrians who have already entered the intersection.

Wearing a helmet is mandatory in Québec. Furthermore, because of unpredictableconditions when riding a motorcyle, it is strongly recommended to bring clothing forall conditions.

Effective April 1, 2008, use of a hand-held cell phone that does not have a “hands-free”function is prohibited in Québec while driving.

DRIVING IN QUÉBEC

Since Canada uses the metric system, speed limits and distances are indicated inkilometres per hour (km/h) and gasoline is sold by the litre (l).

TIPPING

Tipping is customary in restaurants, bars and taxis. The amount, which is not included in the bill, generally represents 15% of the total bill before taxes. For quicktip calculations, Quebecers normally add up both taxes. Tipping bellhops or portersis at your discretion (generally, $1 per bag carried).

TAXES

Two taxes apply in Quebec: the federal goods and services tax (GST), of 5%, and theQuebec sales tax (QST), of 9.975%. A tax on accommodations of 3% of the roomprice per night also applies in Gaspésie plus a $3 tax per night in the Bas-Saint-Laurent.

VILLAGE-RELAIS SERVICES

If you’re tired or you need help, stop in a village-relais, a municipality that offers, inco-operationwith local businesses, a variety of services like those available at service centres, including food, fuel, mechanical assistance and accommodation.They are located on provincial highways and tourist routes.

INFORMATION : Transports Québec: 511 or www.quebec511.info

USEFUL INFORMATION

Ambulance – Police – Fire 911

CAA – Québec – Emergency Road Service 1 866 827-8801

Caisses populaires and banks

Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 3 PM and, for the most of them, Thursday until 7 PM.ATM service 24/7.

Credit cards (lost or stolen cards, daily, 24 hours a day)

American Express 1 800 869-3016

MasterCard (Banque Nationale) 1 800 361-3361

Visa Desjardins 1 800 363-3380

Fédération motocycliste du Québec 514 252-8121 · www.fmq.qc.ca

Tides and Coastal Weather 418 269-3282

Info-Travaux 511 · www.quebec511.info

Weather www.meteo.ec.gc.ca

Police 310-4141, cellular phone *4141

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Editing and Text Revision[motamo] – Lise Côté

Original TextsJohanne Vaillancourt

TranslationAndrée Marcotte, Heidi S. Hoff, Martine Hubert

Graphic adaptation Ghislaine Roy

PhotosFrançois Rivard, ATRG.

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Production teamsBas-Saint-Laurent Production ATR Bas-Saint-Laurent

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TranslationHeidi S. Hoff, Martine Hubert

Graphic adaptation Ghislaine Roy

PhotosNicolas Gagnon (front cover), Jean-Guy Lavoie, Nicolas Gagnon, Pilar Macias, Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent, Studio du Ruisseau

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The Bas-Saint-Laurent, the World Good Life Reserve...by motorcycle!

HOW TO USE THIS MOTORCYCLE TOURING GUIDE? These tours were designed to help you discover the best of theBas-Saint-Laurent. We’re sure you’ll enjoy exploring our beautifulcountry roads and wandering the shores of the St. Lawrence as it widens into the sea. The natural bounty of the region offerscountless beautiful landscapes to discover with friends or on yourown. This section of the guide presents four motorcycle tours,yours to enjoy at your own pace.

To supplement the information in this booklet, pick up a copy of the Official Tourist Guide for the Bas-Saint-Laurent. It has information on everything you need to plan your stay with us:lodging, restaurants, tourist attractions and festivals.

BasSaintLaurent.ca

For the second edition of this guide, the Bas-Saint-Laurentregion has joined with the Gaspésie to create a bookletoffering motorcyclists useful information and suggestionsfor routes, accommodations and restaurants. You’ll alsofind a wide range of services offered by our advertisers –in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, hospitality is a living tradition.

6 Tour of the Route des Navigateurs

10 Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus

16 Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières

24 Tour of the Basque Countryand Highlands

JAL Scenic Byway

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Tour of the Route des Navigateurs

Tour of the Tidal Dikes

and Plateaus

Tour of the Lakes and

the Route des Frontières

Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands

JAL Scenic Byway

Tour of the Route des Navigateurs

Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus

Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières

Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands

JAL Scenic Byway

the Route des NavigateursFrom La Pocatière to Sainte-Luce T

our of 195

kilometresone way

Permanent tourist officeSeasonal tourist officeRest areaSecondary airport

LighthouseWharfFerryBeach

HospitalGas station

Proposed circuit – Route 132

Main road Secondary road

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Following Route 132 from the Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions, you will join the Bas-Saint-Laurent section of the Route des Navigateurs through Kamouraska Region, in La Pocatière. With most traffic staying on Highway 20, you’ll thenride on tranquil Route 132 through a string of peaceful villages amongVictorian-era homes on the shores of the St. Lawrence, recalling theheyday of the 19th century seaside resorts.

At Rivière-du-Loup, the St. Lawrence already reaches a width of 23 kilometres and is referred to as the “sea”. This is also where theRoute des Phares (lighthouse trail) begins. You can visit three light-houses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region: the lighthouse on Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie islands located off Rivière-du-Loup, and the Île Vertelighthouse, the oldest on the St. Lawrence, and the Pointe-au-Pèrelighthouse in Rimouski.

A string of islands open to visitors dots the St. Lawrence in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Enjoy an outing on the water to discover the animals and plants of the St. Lawrence, whether by kayak, Zodiacor larger boats for whale-watching cruises. In Trois-Pistoles, you’ll be enchanted by local legends and charmed by the Basque culture.

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Association touristique régionale du Bas-Saint-Laurent148, rue Fraser, 2e étageRivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 1C81 800 563-5268Phone: 418 867-1272Fax: 418 [email protected]

www.bassaintlaurent.ca

the Route des NavigateursFrom La Pocatière to Sainte-Luce

Tour of 195

kilometres, one way

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For a stretch on the way from Saint-Simon to Rimouski, the roadpasses among rocky ridges and outcroppings. Views of the St. Lawrenceare framed between the mountains and islands of Le Bic, creating one of the most striking landscapes in the region. Plan a stop in theParc national du Bic, where the natural beauty of the site is revealedthrough a multitude of activities.

Rimouski, the region’s largest city, stretches along the shores of theSt. Lawrence. Enjoy the sea breezes while strolling on the shorelinePromenade or the sandy beach just a short distance away in Sainte-Luce, a favourite for summer outings.

After Sainte-Luce, you reach the end of the Route des Navigateurs and,beginning in Sainte-Flavie, you enter the Gaspésie tourist regionwhere more adventures await.

Be sure to get your copy of the Route des Navigateurs brochure formore details about this tour.

the Route des NavigateursFrom La Pocatière to Sainte-Luce

Tour of 195

kilometres, one way

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the Tidal Dikes and PlateausLa Pocatière · Kamouraska · Notre-Dame-du-Portage ·Saint-Pascal · La Pocatière

Tour of 145

kilometresloop



HospitalGas station

Proposed circuit – Routes 132 and 230


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After visiting the Chaudière-Appalaches region, and finally Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, you will reach La Pocatière, entrance of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Known for its educational institutions, its ethnologymuseum and its animated downtown, you will be find there restaurantsand accommodation services. Need info? A stop to the tourist informationoffice, accessible via the route du Quai, is a must. Welcome agents willbe glad to provide you with information.

As you continue your tour along Route 132, you will pass through asuccession of villages and coastal landscapes, each more lovely thanthe last. Discover the region’s heritage and historic wayside crossesstarting in Rivière-Ouelle, and learn the story of the Chapais family in Saint-Denis.

The village of Kamouraska is probably one of the best known resorttowns in eastern Quebec. On weekends, Avenue Morel (Route 132) is crowded with visitors to the many restaurants, fish markets, bakery,shops and art galleries, as well as the museum and health spa. The traditional architecture of the region has been preserved in many magnificent homes, some of which are now B&Bs.

Continue to Notre-Dame-du-Portage, where you can enjoy a meal and stay the night. A popular seaside resort town in the late 19th century, the village features many period homes and villas,and still has a saltwater swimming pool open to the public.

When you reach the end of the village, make a hard right to backtrackon Route 132, then turn left uphill onto Côte de la Mer. Turn right ontoChemin du Lac, then right onto the 3e Rang, which will lead you toSaint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska to the west.

As you continue on Route 230 from Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, you will pass through farming and logging villages withviews of the St. Lawrence in the distance. In Saint-Pascal, take advan-tage of the diverse shopping and services.

Return to La Pocatière, passing through the charming village ofSaint-Pacôme.

the Tidal Dikesand PlateausLa Pocatière · Kamouraska · Notre-Dame-du-Portage ·Saint-Pascal · La Pocatière

Tour of 145

kilometresloop

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the Tidal Dikesand PlateausLa Pocatière · Kamouraska · Notre-Dame-du-Portage ·Saint-Pascal · La Pocatière

Tour of 145

kilometresloop

La Pocatière- Musée François-Pilote

Rivière-Ouelle- École Delisle

Saint-Denis- Maison Chapais

Kamouraska- Site d’interprétation del’anguille

- Centre d’art de Kamouraska- Musée régional de Kamouraska

- Berceau de Kamouraska

Saint-André- Église de Saint-André

Notre-Dame-du-Portage- École de l’Anse

Rivière-Ouelle- July: Dimanches champêtres des Chapais

Kamouraska, Saint-Denis,Saint-Germain- July: Kamouraska Painting Symposium

Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska- July/August:Saint-Alexandre MusicalCamp Concerts

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La Seigneurie des Aulnaies1

525, route de la Seigneurie – route 132Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies G0R 4E0

418 354-2800 • 1 877 354-2800www.laseigneuriedesaulnaies.qc.ca

LaSeigneuriedesAulnaies

- Old fashioned boutique

- Bakeshop - terrace

- Museum - Mill - Gardens

- Chain courtesy of the company

Make a gourmet andpatrimonial stop on the road!

Motel Le Martinet2

Continental breakfast included

120, route 230 OuestLa Pocatière G0R 1Z0

418 856-3904www.lemartinet.ca

Reservationonline:

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Auberge Cap Martin3

93, route 132 OuestLa Pocatière G0R 1Z0 (sortie 436 autoroute 20)

418 856-4450 • 1 866 995-6922www.capmartin.ca

- Located near Highway 20

- Large parking lot

- Beautiful rooms at competitive

prices newly renovated with

exterior door

Stop lovedby motorcyclists

Centre Santé La Grand Voile4

168, avenue MorelKamouraska G0L 1M0

418 492-2539 • 1 855 492-2539 www.lagrandvoile.ca

- Custom quality care:

massotherapy, baths

and body wraps

- A meeting with the river

- Sun deck, terraces, opened 7 days a week

- It is also an inn

Well-being guaranteed

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Auberge des Îles5

198, avenue Morel Kamouraska G0L 1M0

418 492-7561www.aubergedesiles.ca

A memorablestay inKamouraska!

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the Lakes and the Route des FrontièresRivière-du-Loup · Pohénégamook · Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac · Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup · Rivière-du-Loup

Tour of 205

kilometresloop



HospitalGas station


Proposed circuit – Routes 132, 289, 232, 185, 291

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Tour of 205

kilometresloop

West of Rivière-du-Loup or Notre-Dame-du-Portage, take Route 132 to Route 289, the starting point for the Route des Frontièresalong the borders with Maine and New Brunswick.

After passing through Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, a beautifulwinding road leads you to Pohénégamook, a resort town on theshores of a lake of the same name. The sandy beach, resort, restaurantsand inns all add to the ambiance of the area’s “holiday village”. You will pass through Pohénégamook’s three distinct sectors: Saint-Éleuthère, Estcourt and Sully. Stop in the Parc de la Frontière inEstcourt and visit the small international bridge, as well as theCanada-US border marker.

Continue on to Rivière-Bleue, then take Route 232 toward the Cabano and Notre-Dame-du-Lac sectors of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac. Chosen rest area of many motorcyclists, you will find the very animated Clair Soleil Park during summer, main streetsgathering locals and vacationers, beaches, lodges and restaurants.Over 42 kilometres in length, Lac Témiscouata forms a delightful backdrop for the whole town.

JAL Scenic Byway

From the Notre-Dame-du-Lac district in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, you will be able to take the ferry that will bring you toSaint-Juste-du-Lac. From there, join Route 295 (also accessiblevia Dégelis), then Auclair and Lejeune. This undulating and sinuousroad is especially beautiful in autumn. Take this opportunity tostop to the new Lac-Témiscouata National Park, in Squatec,or to continue your adventure on the Tour of the BasqueCountry and Highlands.

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Tour of

205kilometresloop

To complete the tour, take Highway 85 North, passing through Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, to the Route 291 exit toward Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata. Route 291 will lead you throughSaint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, Saint-François-Xavier-de-Viger, Saint-Épiphane, Saint-Arsène and finally back to Rivière-du-Loup, the second largest city in the region.

Take the time to explore Rivière-du-Loup’s many attractions, from the waterfall in the heart of downtown at the Parc des Chutes to seacruises, including restaurants and lodging to suit every taste and everybudget. The shoreline Parc de la Pointe is a great place to enjoy the St. Lawrence and the spectacular sunsets the region is known for.

Be sure to get your copy of the Route des Frontières brochure for moredetails about this tour.

Rivière-du-Loup- July-August: Rivière-du-Loup en trois actes

- September: Bièrefest

Pohénégamook- July: Beach Party

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac- June: Les Cartonfolies

Rivière-du-Loup- Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent- Manoir Seigneurial Fraser- Noël au château- Parc des Chutes- Station exploratoire du Saint-Laurent

Rivière-Bleue- La Vieille Gare

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano sector)

- Fort Ingall(Notre-Dame-du-Lac sector)

- Beaulieu Culturel du Témiscouata

Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!- Aster, la station de vulgarisation et de loisirs scientifiques du Bas-Saint-Laurent

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Hôtel Universel1

The great motorcycle relay Ride along the St. Lawrence river

311, boul. de l’Hôtel-de-VilleRivière-du-Loup G5R 5S4

418 862-9520 · 1 800 265-0072www.hoteluniverselrdl.com

- Perfect for motorcyclists (garages, storage, cameras)

- Two restaurants- Interior pool, water slide- Open air Nordic spa- Straw-hat theatre

Auberge de la Pointe2

10, boul. CartierRivière-du-Loup G5R 6A1

418 862-3514 • 1 800 463-1222www.aubergedelapointe.com

- Enjoy the river by motorcycle!- Four-star complex by the river...- 117 rooms, 69 with private balcony- Interior pool, spa, sauna and gym- Panoramic restaurant and café-bar-terrace- Health centre and straw-hat theatre- Parking lot – surveillance cameras

10% rebate on stay on presentation of the mototourism booklet

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Comfort Inn3

85, boul. CartierRivière-du-Loup G5R 4X4

418 867-4162 • 1 800-BO-RÊVES www.riviereduloupcomfortinn.com

- Newly renovated establishment- Possibility to park in front of the room- Special rates, ask for the MOTO rate - Hot breakfast included

Quality Inn 4

61, boul. Cartier Rivière-du-Loup G5R 5Z3

418 867-8221 · 1 877 867-5259www.qualityinnrdl.com

- Breakfast included- Interior pool and spa- Gym- High speed Internet (Wi-Fi)

The quality ofa flawless service!

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Auberge de l’Anse5

100, route de l’Anse-au-PersilRivière-du-Loup G5R 5Z6

418 867-3463 · 1 800 556-0406www.aubergedelanse.com

- A few minutes away from the ferry- Unique view on the river and sunsets- Parking lot near your room- Dining room and terrace

Auberge sur mer6

363, route du FleuveNotre-Dame-du-Portage G0L 1Y0

418 862-0642 • 1 888 622-0642www.aubergesurmer.ca

- Right next to the St. Lawrence river, a warm inn at the crossroads of the Maritimes and Gaspésie

- Restaurant with spectacular view on the river

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Ville de Pohénégamook7

Pohénégamook, at the heart of the Border Road connectingQuébec and New Brunswick, offers you a destination of choicefor your stay, to eat and to entertain yourself. Let's meet on thebeach to enjoy a majestic lake. Free access to the terrace andrestaurant. The first Saturday of August of each year, do not miss the biggestBike Show in EasternQuébec.

1309, rue PrincipalePohénégamook G0L 1J0

418 859-2222www.pohenegamook.net

Tourisme Témiscouata8

© Alain Tardif M

aître Photographe

1 877 253-8364, poste 101www.tourismetemiscouata.qc.ca

Discover the region that offers you severalcountry roads to ride on and beautiful landscapes!

Fort Ingall 9

81, chemin CaldwellTémiscouata-sur-le-Lac G0L 1E0

418 854-2375 • 1 866 242-2437 www.fortingall.ca

- Historical site with a 24-place sleeping cabin$22/person - $27/person with bedding

- Visit with a guide- Demonstration of black powder rifle fire- Bivouac and campfire at night- Parking lot inside the fortress- Access to a kitchenette for your meals

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Auberge Marie Blanc10

- Regional fine dining- Quiet rooms by the Témiscouata lake- Warm welcome

Nature, calmand sophistication

2629, rue Commerciale SudTémiscouata-sur-le-Lac G0L 1X0

(quartier Notre-Dame-du-Lac)

418 899-6747 www.aubergemarieblanc.com

Hébergement Témilac 11

33, rue de la PlageTémiscouata-sur-le-Lac G0L 1E0

(quartier Cabano) 418 854-7660

www.chaletscampingtemilac.com

- You can choose between camping and a cabin

- A meeting with nature and the Témiscouata lake!

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the Basque Country and HighlandsTrois-Pistoles · Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux · Rimouski · Squatec · Trois-Pistoles(this circuit can also be done starting from Rimouski*)

Tour of 246

kilometresloop



HospitalGas station

Proposed circuit – Routes 293, 295, 232, 234, 298, 132 and secondary roads


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the Basque Countryand HighlandsTrois-Pistoles · Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux · Rimouski · Squatec · Trois-Pistoles(this circuit can also be done starting from Rimouski*)

Tour of 246

kilometresloop

Welcome to Basque country! Trois-Pistoles is known for its rich cultural and natural heritage, and the abiding influence of the St. Lawrence. Festival, sea kayak excursions, outings to the Île auxBasques, craft boutique, garden, lodging and restaurants – thischarming little town has something for everyone. After visiting thearea, begin your tour by heading south on Rue Jean-Rioux, which becomes Route 293 as you leave town.

Turn left onto the 2e Rang Est, then right at the sign for Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux and then left again onto the 3e Rang Ouest. The bucolicscenery and views overlooking Lac Saint-Mathieu are worth the trip.Plan a break at the winery in the heart of the village before continuingtoward Saint-Fabien, where a commanding view over the Lac de laStation and Saint-Fabien awaits. At the intersection, turn right ontoChemin Ladrière, then left at the next intersection onto Chemin Voyer(recently renamed). This will lead you to Rue Sainte-Cécile-de-Bic, whereyou will turn right to continue through the village before taking Route132 to reach Rimouski by the scenic route (Route des Navigateurs).

*In Rimouski, maritime capital of the Bas-Saint-Laurent, the St. Lawrence creates a spectacular backdrop. Enjoy all that the Rimouski area has to offer: Parc national du Bic and the village of Le Bic (now merged with Rimouski), museums, the lighthouse, a submarine, Saint-Barnabé Island and a multitude of services and recreational activities.

Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux- July: Festival du Riverain

Rimouski- July: Les Grandes Fêtes du Saint-Laurent

- August: Îles du Bic Concerts- End of August, early September: Festi Jazz International

Trois-Pistoles- Musée Saint-Laurent- Parc de l’aventure basque en Amérique

- Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges- Maison du notaire

Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux- Vignoble Le Domaine du Lac

Saint-Fabien- Musée de la Grange octogonale

Rimouski- Parc national du Bic- Musée régional de Rimouski- Site historique de la Maison Lamontagne

- Site historique maritime de laPointe-au-Père

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the Basque Countryand HighlandsTrois-Pistoles · Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux · Rimouski · Squatec · Trois-Pistoles(this circuit can also be done starting from Rimouski*)

Tour of 246

kilometresloop

Resume your tour by taking Route 132 to the village of Sainte-Luce,with its beautiful promenade along the Anse aux Coques and thelargest beach in the area. Enjoy a leisurely stroll before heading towardSaint-Donat on Route 298. When you reach Route 234, turn left tocontinue to Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski and Saint-Marcellin withdelightful views among the hills and valleys along the way. Route 234continues west as Route 232, which leads to Esprit-Saint and Lac-des-Aigles. Take Route 295 south to Squatec, a gateway to the new Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata – a must-see! Finally,turn north on Route 295 to complete the loop, passing throughSainte-Rita and Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, and reaching Trois-Pistolesvia Route 293.

Sainte-Luce- July: Sand Sculpture Contest - August: Les SculpturalesSculpture Symposium

Saint-Marcellin- August: La Feste médiévale

Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski- July: Festival de la Fenaison

Saint-Jean-de-Dieu- End of June: Festival La Grande Virée

Lejeune- August: Festival Le Jeune Archer

Sainte-Luce- Église de Sainte-Luce

Esprit-Saint- Centre de mise en valeur des Opérations Dignité

Squatec- Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata

Saint-Jean-de-Dieu- Maison d’Auteuil

Auclair- Domaine Acer

Visit Events

JAL Scenic Byway

From Squatec, this same Route 295 allows you to reach the Tourof the Lakes and the Route des Frontières through Lejeune,Auclair, Dégelis and Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac.

81 kilometres

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Camping KOA Bas-Saint-Laurent1

Only 5-star campsite in Eastern Québec

True lacside resort with a warmer microclimate

109, chemin du Lac SudSaint-Mathieu-de-Rioux G0L 3T0

418 738-2034 • 1 800 562-2482www.koabasstlaurent.com

BAS-SAINT-LAURENT

CAMPING

- Full equipped cabins directly on the lake- Great sites for campers- Secure access to the campsite- Spa for adults, heated pool, water displays, etc.- Fine sand beach, kayaks and pedalos- Lake tours on boat stage- Bar, restaurant and health centre

Fromagerie des Basques3

69, route 132 OuestTrois-Pistoles G0L 4K0

418 851-2189fromageriedesbasques.ca

- Opened 24/7- Bakeshop and cake shop- Fast food- Dairy bar

Camping municipal de Trois-Pistoles

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100, rue du Chanoine-CôtéTrois-Pistoles G0L 4K0

418 851-4515 www.campingtrois-pistoles.com

- Community hall with kitchenette available- Heated pool- Just 15 minute walk from the public beach, the pier and downtown

- Spacious and woody locations

Welcome to motorcyclists

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Le Domaine Acer4

Alcoholic beverages and fine maple products

145, route du Vieux-MoulinAuclair G0L 1A0

418 899-2825domaineacer.com

- Guided tour and tasting

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Hôtel Rimouski5

Mototourism Package starting at $112 per person in double occupancy, including:

- One night with buffet breakfast- One table d'hôte dinner- One free drink- Taxes not included

By the majestic St. Lawrence river

225, boul. René-Lepage EstRimouski G5L 1P2

418 725-5000 • 1 800 463-0755 [email protected]

www.hotelrimouski.com

Our services:

- 185 rooms, including 52 suites- Restaurant, bistro- Interior pool with water slide- Health centre- Parking space for motorcycles - surveillance cameras

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Gouverneur Rimouski6

Discover the wonders of Rimouski

155, boul. René-Lepage EstRimouski G5L 1P2

418 723-4422 · 1 888 910-1111www.gouverneur.com/moto

Mototourism Package starting at $80* per person in double occupancy including:- One night · One complete breakfast- One three course table d'hôte dinner* Taxes not included. Depending on the availability.Some conditions may apply.

Motel Bienvenue7

1057, rue du PhareRimouski G5M 1L9

418 724-4338www.motelbienvenue.com

[email protected]

- The accommodation par excellence to contemplate the river and its splendid sunsets

- Units with or without kitchen- BBQ and exterior fireplace available- Safe parking lot

I your bike!!!

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Hôtel L’Empress - La Cage aux Sports8

360, montée Industrielle-et-CommercialeRimouski G5M 1X1

418 723-6944 · 1 866 305-6944www.groupelenavigateur.com

- Surveillance camera

L'Hôtel L’Empressand La Cage aux Sports,the meeting pointof motorcyclists.

Comfort Inn Rimouski 9

Special rates formotorcyclists, ask forthe MOTO rate

455, boul. Saint-Germain Ouest Rimouski G5L 3P2

418 724-2500 · 1 800 267-3837www.choicehotels.com/cn340

- Room on the first floor with patio doorand parking lot facing the room (depending on the availability)

- New hot breakfasts- 100% non-smoking- Fully renovated

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Motel de la mer10

For comfort at an affordable price!

1327, boulevard Sainte-AnneRimouski G5M 1W2

418 723-9440 • 1 877 523-9440www.moteldelamer.com

- 51 unit motel with a beautiful view on the river and sunsets

- Kitchenettes in certain units- Cabins and 6 room house also available- Private property by the sea· Laundry. Free wireless Internet

Welcome to all!

Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père11

1000, rue du Phare(sortie de l’autoroute 20)

Rimouski G5M 1L8

418 724-6214 www.shmp.qc.ca empress2014.ca

- Two engines, 16 V cylinders- 3,680 HP- Full tank for $636,452

Who says more?

Must see! The Onondagasubmarine,unique in Canada:

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Centre de mise en valeur des Opérations Dignité

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3, rue des ÉrablesEsprit-Saint G0K 1A0

418 779-2416 www.operationdignite.com

- Experience the greatest popular movement of rural Québec

- The Opérations Dignité have stopped the closing of 96 villages, now the cradle of an innovative rurality.

Gîte Aux 5 lucarnes13

2175, route 132 EstRimouski G0L 1B0

418 750-7141www.giteaux5lucarnes.com

- View on the river andits beautiful sunsets

- Copious healthy breakfast

Ancestral homefrom 1830

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SAINT-PACÔME

TÉMISCOUATA-SUR-LE-LAC

POHÉNÉGAMOOK

DÉGELIS

SQUATEC

SAINT-PASCAL

CACOUNA

Bas-Saint-LaurentDealers

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You will experiencestrong emotions…

HOW TO USE THIS MOTORCYCLE BROCHURE?Circuits in this guide are sometimes shown in loops or simplypresented by following a very precise itinerary. However, nomatter what journey you choose, you will always come back to Route 132 which surrounds the Gaspé Peninsula for 885 kilometres.

In order to complete the information provided in this brochureand to adequately plan your trip, get a copy of the Gaspésietourist guide where you will find valuable information regardinglodging, restaurant services, attractions and activities. www.gaspesieiloveyou.com

If you are a motorcyclist looking for thrills and ultimate freedom, come live an unforgettableexperience on the Gaspésie roads. Imagine, you areone with your motorcycle and all the roads inevitablyinvite you to keep discovering this natural treasure!You will experience strong emotions whether you try a short circuit or the grand tour…

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40 Garden and covered bridge circuit

46 Matapédia River and Plateaux circuit

50 Bay beach circuit

56 Gulf of St. Lawrence circuit

70 River and Chic-Chocs circuit

The circuits6CONTENTS

by MOTORCYCLEGaspésie Region

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GRAND TOUR CIRCUITGrand tour circuit

Garden and covered bridge circuit

Matapédia River and Plateaux circuit

Bay beach circuit

Gulf of St. Lawrence circuit

River and Chic-Chocs circuit

GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE CIRCUIT

GARDEN ANDCOVERED BRIDGECIRCUIT

MATAPÉDIA RIVER AND PLATEAUX CIRCUIT

BAY BEACH CIRCUIT

RIVER ANDCHIC-CHOCSCIRCUIT

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132 Proposed circuit · National Route 132

Main roads Secondary roads and routes

Grand tour circuitFrom Sainte-Flavie to Sainte-Flavie

885kilometresloop

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Renowned for their hospitality and their generosity, the Gaspesianswelcome you with open arms and ensure that every minute of yourstay will be unforgettable. They will give you the best they have to offer,their grandiose landscapes, a well-deserved rest after hours of ridingthrough many types of lodging offerings as well as a delicious regionalcuisine giving you the energy to pursue your motorcycle ride.

When you get to Sainte-Flavie via Route 132 or to Mont-Joli viaHighway 20, you can start your loop itinerary either going north orgoing south. By taking the north tour, you will ride along the colossalSt. Lawrence River shore before arriving at the tip of the Peninsulawhere you will admire the wild landscape and the immensity of theGulf. By taking the south tour, you will discover a green scenery, theMatapedia Valley, the salmon country, and then relax on the invitinglong fine sand beaches of the Chaleur Bay. During this grand tour, youare invited to visit parks and tourist attractions hence giving some cooling time to your motor.

When stopping in 13 of the host municipalities along the trail, take the time to visit the photo exhibits in unique outdoor settings. An international collection of photographs that is sure to impress!

Seashores and forests

Grand tour circuitFrom Sainte-Flavie to Sainte-Flavie

885kilometres loop

Association touristique régionale de la Gaspésie1020, boulevard Jacques-CartierMont-Joli (Québec) G5H 0B11 800 463-0323Phone: 418 775-2223Fax: 418 775-2234info@tourisme-gaspesie.comwww.gaspesieIloveyou.comm.gaspesiejetaime.com

www.facebook.com/gaspesiejetaime

www.twitter.com/gaspesiejetaime

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202kilometresloop

132 195 Proposed circuit · National Route 132 and Regionals Routes 195


Regional airport

Scenic view

Campground

Rest area

Hospital

Permanent Visitor Centre

Seasonal Visitor Centre

Lighthouse

Covered bridge

Wharf

Service station open 24 hours

Ferry

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Garden and coveredbridge circuitSainte-Flavie · Matane · Amqui · Sainte-Flavie

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Flower andheritage wonders

In the central town of Mont-Joli, located in the heart of the La MitisRegion, you will find the most important airport in Eastern Québec; onthe longest karting track in Québec, trade your motorcycle for a kartand enjoy yourself fully; then downtown, follow the mural tour, and goback in time.

In Sainte-Flavie, a stop at the wharf promenade is a must. In front ofthe church, at the Place Flavie-Drapeau you can access the beach, apicnic area and a comfort station. Then, keep going east and discover120 sculptures emerging from the River.

Ten kilometres, on the north side, give a few hours rest to your motorcycle and walk through the magnificent Reford Gardens anddiscover their 3,000 species of native and exotic plants presented in 18 gardens. Visit the famous International Garden Festival. Healthyfood and gourmet meals.


202kilometresloop

Mont-Joli- Les Murmures de la Ville

Sainte-Flavie- Vieux Moulin – Vin de miel- Centre d’interprétation de la dîme

- Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon- Parc de la rivière Mitis- La Route des Arts

Grand-Métis- Jardins de Métis

Price- Maison Bourgoin

Mont-Joli- Early July: Fresqu’Ô Fête

Sainte-Flavie- End of July: Artistes en Fête

Grand-Métis- End of June to end of september: Le Festival international de jardins

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Ride through a majestic and spectacular scenery of windmills in Saint-Ulric and appreciate their gigantic size compared to you on yourmotorcycle! This village also offers the fabulous Blanche River, the Parcdes Rives, the covered bridge and the Chutes à Ti-Mé (the Ti-Mé falls).

• Just before arriving in Matane, at the junction of Route 195, followthe Jardins de Doris signs and discover this rock garden, fruit trees,shrubs and plants. Enjoy a sundial that is 30 feet in diameter and agiant chess game.

Back on Route 132, in Matane, take a time out at the maritime lighthouse, home of the Tourist Welcome Bureau. At the port, ferry services are available between Matane, Baie-Comeau and Godbout. The river goes directly through downtown where salmonfishing enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite activity.

• From Matane, take Route 195 to get to the Matane Wildlife Reserve. This road also leads to the Saint-René-de-Matane coveredbridges, dating back to 1940. Pay attention to the sound of your engine while you are crossing these bridges. Going further, at the crossroads of Route 132 and Route 195, Amqui offers two other covered bridges and the Parc Pierre-et-Maurice-Gagné.


202kilometresloop

Saint-Ulric- Vignoble Carpinteri

Matane- Phare de Matane- Promenade des Capitaines- Poste d’observation pour la montée du saumon

- Musée La Maison Horace-Bouffard (Petit-Matane)

- Jardins de Doris

Saint-René-de-Matane(Matane Wildlife Preserve)

- Centre d'interprétation de l'orignal

Saint-Ulric- Mid-August: Festival deSculptures d’Art Populaire

Matane- End of July:Festi-balle Coors Light /Dépanneur du Lac

- End of July, early august:Festival Country de Matane

- Mid-August: Festival ÉOLEen musique

- Mid-August to mid-September: Phos

Visit Events

• Off-tour stop: 43 kilometres south of Amqui, in Routhierville,see the longest covered bridge in the Gaspésie. To complete this circuit, take Route 132 via Val-Brillant and the Matapédia Lake,Sayabec, Saint-Moïse, Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici (rest at theroadside rest area of the Mitis River), Saint-Joseph-de-Lepageand Mont-Joli.

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The moto packageThis package includes:- One bed-night in double occupancy- One dinner · One breakfast · One drink- Service included

$95/person/double occupancy Taxes not included

800, route Flavie-DrapeauSainte-Flavie G0J 2L0

1 877 775-4396www.monjolimotel.com

Mon Joli Motel1

For a wonderfulstay by the river

460, route de la MerSainte-Flavie G0J 2L0

1 800 404-8233www.gaspesiana.com

Motel Le Gaspésiana2

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632, avenue du Phare EstMatane G4W 1B1

418 562-4030Reservation: 1 877 488-4030

www.motellecampagnard.com

Everything under one roof: art, sea, lodge and great food...

Art Gallery, inn,

restaurant, gift shop

564, route de la MerSainte-Flavie G0J 2L0

1 866 775-2829www.centredart.net

Auberge du Centre d’ArtMarcel Gagnon3

By the sea,the Le Campagnard Motel is glad to welcome you during your stay.

Security service on site

Motel Le Campagnard4 } } }

Fédération motocycliste du Québec

Alone or with a group, the FMQ goes with you on the road!

The Fédération motocyliste du Québec is: information, resources and advantages to best live yourpassion in a safe manner.

4875, boulevard Métropolitain EstBureau 208

Montréal H1R 3J2

514 252-8121www.fmq.qc.ca

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232kilometresround trip

Regional airport

Scenic view

Campground

Rest area

Hospital



Lighthouse

Covered bridge

Wharf


Ferry



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Matapédia River andPlateaux circuitFrom Saint-Moïse to Matapédia

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232kilometresround trip

Sayabec- Gare patrimoniale

Amqui- Parc régional de la Seigneuriedu Lac-Matapédia

Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs- La chute à Philomène

Causapscal- Site historique Matamajaw- Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette- Site des chutes et des marais

Amqui- Early September:Festival quad matapédien

Lac-au-Saumon- Mid-August:Fête des guitares du Québec

Causapscal- End of July: Fort Causap

Visit Events

The beautiful Matapédia Valley is a preferred destination to ride along the Matapédia River, renowned worldwide for its salmon quality.Visiting the valley brings a calm and relaxing feeling, and you will besure to enjoy the magnificence and the breadth of its Matapédia Lake.In Sayabec, near the mouth of the Saint-Pierre River, the Parc Pierre-Brochu gives a public access to the Matapédia Lake.

Located on the shore of the Matapédia Lake, Val-Brillant offers abreathtaking setting with its magnificent sunsets. Also wander at theBois et Berges recreational and tourist park. Towards Sainte-Irène,you will get to the Parc régional Val-d’Irène. Lodging and activitiesavailable all year-round.

A stop in Amqui leads you to the heritage train station where you willvisit the Lynnewood, the oldest working Pullman car in North America.Riding further for a few kilometres, you will see the Lac au Saumon onyour right..

Keep going south on Route 132 and find Causapscal. It is quite surprising to see salmon fishermen directly downtown. Take a walk onthe Les Berges and Les Mémoires trails. The Centre d’interprétationforestier et salmonicole of Sainte-Florence offers an exhibit on logdrive, sawmills and the salmon world. In Routhierville, take the timeto ride over the recently restored covered bridge.

Further south, watch for the signs with the q symbol in order to visitmagnificent lookouts and enjoy a very interesting stay by leaving Route132. This Plateaux panoramic circuit includes the following municipalities: Saint-André-de-Restigouche, Saint-François-d’Assise, Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia, L'Ascension-de-Patapédia andMatapédia. Allow yourself plenty of time to fully enjoy this naturalhaven of peace.

Nature and quietness

Matapédia River and Plateaux circuitFrom Saint-Moïse to Matapédia

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Camping Amqui1

The campsite is located near the Matapedia lakeand on the shores of the river bearing the samename.

Sites with complete services, exterior heatedpool. Pedalo, kayak, canoe, long boat, bicycle,badminton and croquet rental.

686, route 132 OuestAmqui G5J 3S5

418 629-3433www.campingamqui.com

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Auberge l’Ambassadeur2

266, boulevard Saint-Benoît OuestAmqui G5J 2E8

1 888 588-6464www.auberge-ambassadeur.com

Located at the heart of the Matapedia Valley, the Ambassadeur Inn is there to welcome you in its allcomfortable 48 units. Moreover, the Aurore BoréaleSpa will know how to create the relaxing moment you are looking for.

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Sélectôtel Motel Interprovincial 3

4, boul. Perron OuestPointe-à-la-Croix G0C 1L0

418 788-2070

- 75 motel units- Interior pool- Spa- Gym- Pastali Restaurant- Le Billard Bar

340, boul. Saint-Benoît OuestAmqui G5J 2G2

1 800 463-0831418 629-2241

www.selectotelamqui.com

- 32 motel units- Newly renovated- Pastali Restaurant- Le Billard Bar

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Bay beach circuit From Matapédia toPort-Daniel – Gascons

180kilometres,one way



Regional airport

Scenic view

Campground

Rest area

Hospital



Lighthouse

Covered bridge

Wharf


Ferry

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This circuit takes you along the Chaleur Bay. Because of its tremendousbeauty and its exceptional quality, the Chaleur Bay is part of the MostBeautiful Bays in the World Club. Protected from the wind, the bay offers a microclimate resulting in warm waters. Now is the time to givea rest to your motorcycle and to go for a swim and relax on the longbeaches. Going through curves, you will notice the superb red cliffs withtheir abundant vegetation.

In Pointe-à-la-Croix, you can contemplate the Appalachian Mountains at the mouth of the Chaleur Bay from a 210-metre highlookout or take a stroll on the boardwalk along the magnificent salmonriver, the Restigouche. You must visit The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada which commemorates the last navalbattle between France and England for the possession of the NewFrance in 1760.

In Pointe-à-la-Garde, enjoy the very nice beach in the heart of thevillage, and in Escuminac you can see the province of New Brunswickon the other shore and enjoy a roadside rest area that offers a lookout.

• As you exit the village, turn right on the Pointe-de-Miguasha roadthat leads to the Parc national de Miguasha. This park, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, preserves a fossil rich cliff with a worlwide

Bay beach circuit From Matapédia to Port-Daniel – Gascons


Restigouche-Partie-Sud-Est- Centre d'interprétation sur l'historique du chemin Kempt

Escuminac- La Savonnerie du Village

New Richmond- Village gaspésien de l’héritage britannique

Maria- Petit jardin de l’abeille

New Richmond- June to September:Jardins sur la baie

- End of June, Early July:Rallye Auto nord-américain

- Early September:Festival de la musique Bluegrass

Carleton-sur-Mer- End of July: Régates Écovoile- Mid-September: Raid international Gaspésie

- Early October: Festival La Virée

Visit Events

Swimming and relaxingreputation since its discovery in the 1800s. Picnic areas, hiking trails,restaurant and shop.

Back on Route 132, particularly winding at this point, you will comeacross the Nouvelle village and the Carleton-sur-Mer seaside resortwith its beaches, its grandiose sea and mountain sceneries as well asthe mild climate of the bay.

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What about that oratory on top of the mountain? You can access itthrough Rue de la Montagne, but be careful. The Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph is standing on the 555 metres of Mont Saint-Joseph. Enjoy the rest area and the lookouts that offer an impressiveview of the scenery of the Chaleur Bay.

Entering Maria, you will see the wigwam-shaped church of the Gesgapegiag Micmac community. Back on the seashore, the Parc duVieux-Quai offers services such as: information relay, picnic area, outdoor heated pool. Nearby, you can rest at the Pointe-Verte municipal park and then, at the roadside rest area, the serviced Goélands beach offers a magnificent monolithic sculpture and a hugenatural frame.

Follow the Cascapédia River, on Route 299, and access the River andChic-Chocs circuit and to the Musée de la rivière Cascapédia.

In the heart of New Richmond, at the mouth of the Petite rivière Cascapédia, you have to see the Pointe Taylor Park. Relaxation guaranteed at the beach or at the marina with picnic areas, canoe and kayak rental, and restaurant services.

Bay beach circuit From Matapédia to Port-Daniel – Gascons


Bonaventure- Musée acadien du Québec- Bioparc de la Gaspésie

New Carlisle- Centre culturel et d’interprétation Kempffer

Paspébiac- Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac

Bonaventure- End of July: Festival Western

Paspébiac- August: Concerts d’orgue

Shigawake- Mid-August: Festival de musique et foire agricole

Port-Daniel – Gascons- Mid-September: Symposium d’artistes professionnels

Visit Events

Swimming and relaxing• In New Richmond, take Saint-Edgar road and get to the Stationtouristique Pin Rouge and to the village of Saint-Edgar. Whilecrossing the Cascapédia River, notice a covered bridge dating back to 1938. So why not cross it and listen to the sound of your engine?

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In Caplan, the roadside rest area invites you to take a break, so youcan relax and contemplate a magnificent setting. Take a moment towalk alongside the cliff through the cape trail where you can find restareas on a one kilometre distance. Take a break in Saint-Siméon andenjoy a splendid view of the bay, the barachois and the Havre de Pêchedu Ruisseau-Leblanc.

In Bonaventure, you will find a perfect beach to swim in the warmwaters of the Chaleur Bay. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking or salmon fishingon the Bonaventure River, where you will be dazzled by its extraordinaryclear water.

• From Bonaventure, take the Grand-Pré street towards Saint-Elzéarand, after 18 kilometres, get to the entrance kiosk of the oldest grottoin Québec (reservation mandatory).

Still on Route 132, the home village of René Lévesque, New Carlisle,erected a statue in his memory in the municipal park. Enjoy the beach,boardwalk and bird sanctuary. Look for the fire hydrants. hey are wortha few smiles, aren't they?

From Paspébiac to Shigawake, the road is a long straight stretch. In Paspébiac, the beach sector offers a welcoming landscape with alighted boardwalk and long chairs for you to relax, and you will alsofind hiking trails along the bay and the barachois.

In Hope, there is a hiking trail next to the sea, all the way to Pointe-aux-Corbeaux, where you can admire a prominent rock outcrop thathas a hole carved in its base. Amusement park and public restrooms.Leaving the seashore via the Whittom road, until you reach the 2nd concession road (2e Rang), enjoy rest areas along the PaspébiacRiver and spend a nice relaxing moment.

Located west of the village of Hope Town, discover an ideal resting area, a hiking trail and an inviting beach. And why not the upper country...Just before arriving in Saint-Godefroi, a lovely red sand beach offers aspectacular view of the Shigawake cliff and Saint-Godefroi. Roadsiderest area and modern fishing harbour.

Port-Daniel, will charm you with its remarkable bay. Then a servicedbeach awaits you in the magnificent hamlet of L’Anse-McInnis. Visit the Maison LeGrand and the hundred-year-old train station. In Gascons, discover a park in the memory of the Colborne wreckalongside a hiking trail on the seashore, and lookouts. Take part in thefishing festival at the end of July. The last part of the circuit is undulatingwith lots of curves. This will add excitement to your journey.

Motel de l’Anse1

551, Route Anse McInnis Port-Daniel �G0C 2N0

1 866 396-9757 · 418 396-2273 [email protected]

For a stay in theheart of a postcardscenery

- Rooms with kitchenettes - Tents to ensure protection from bad weather conditions

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104, boulevard Gérard.-D.-Levesque New Carlisle G0C 1Z0

418 752-1000 - 1 877 [email protected]

www.hotelmaisonblanche.ca

Hôtel la maison blanche3Auberge des Caps 2

1435, boulevard PerronCarleton-sur-Mer G0C 1J0

418 364-3554 - 1 [email protected]

Direction Chaleur Bay, in Carleton-sur-Mer

- Motorcyclist package: Dinner (bring your own wine), bed-night in a superior room with spectacular view on the bay, breakfast.

- Free parking.

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Les Chalets du Bioparc142, rue Beaubassin

Bonaventure G0C 1E0

1 866 534-1997www.bioparc.ca

- Nine fully equipped cabins- 4-8 person capacity- Sea view- Space, luminosity and comfort all at the same place.

Accommodation complexby the sea

Bioparc de la Gaspésie123, rue des Vieux-PontsBonaventure G0C 1E0

1 866 534-1997www.bioparc.ca

- 40 indigenous animal species- Discovery activities- Insectary and small farm- Restaurant- Gift shop

Bioparc de la Gaspésie4

Animal ParkPhoto: Éric Marchand Photo: Jérôme Landry

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Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Murdochville

Regional airport

Scenic view

Campground

Rest area

Hospital



Lighthouse

Covered bridge

Wharf


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Gulf of St. Lawrencecircuit From Newport toSainte-Anne-des-Monts

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The Newport, Pabos Mills, Pabos and Saint-François-de-Pabos,municipalities, annexed to the town of Chandler, sometimes skirt thesea on a sinuous road. Notice how close the houses are to the road. An array of activities is offered: hiking trails, picnic areas, marina, sandybeaches and many lakes and rivers perfect for swimming.

Before arriving in Percé, you pass through the municipality ofGrande-Rivière where can be found the École des pêches et del'aquaculture (Fisheries and Aquaculture School). A little further east, in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé, you have access to the crab capital of Québec. You will be impressed by its seaport.

Starting here, the municipalities annexed to Percé are indicated between brackets on road signs and extend for approximately 60 kilometres along the coast, from Cap-d’Espoir to Saint-Georges-de-Malbaie. Take a break at the Havre de L’Anse-à-Beaufils and atits old plant to stretch your legs in a warm and entertaining atmos-phere: show hall, relaxation room, workshop-boutique, café bar, terraceon the wharf and observing lobstering in-season.

Ride for a few kilometres and here is Percé. Turn right at the roadsiderest area of Côte Surprise and enjoy a breathtaking view of the RocherPercé and the Bonaventure Island. Go to the Tourist Welcome Bureauto find out about the activities to do in Percé. You will learn absolutelyeverything on the Charles Robin Le Chafaud historic sector, la Neigère,the Rocher Percé sector, the marine sector and the Bonaventure Island

Gulf of St. Lawrence circuitFrom Newport toSainte-Anne-des-Monts


Newport- Site Mary Travers dite : La Bolduc

Pabos Mills- Le Parc du Bourg de Pabos

Chandler- Le Circuit des Bâtisseurs

L’Anse-à-Beaufils- Magasin Général Historique Authentique 1928

Cap-d’Espoir- End of July: Festi-Plage de Cap-d’Espoir (rest area)

Visit Events

Great waters and settingssector, home of thousands of Northern Gannets and a colony of seals.Also enjoy other activities like kayaking, sea excursion, scuba divingand hiking.

When exiting Percé, be careful because the road starts twisting andyou go downhill abruptly. Be sure not to miss the roadside rest area on your right with its impressive view. Nearby, in Cannes-de-Roches, the road winds downward, heading towards the grandiose setting of the Percé mountains.


Murdochville

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Hôtel-Motel Fleur de Lys

Located downtown, near all activities.

Hôtel-Motel Le Panorama de Percé

At the entrance of Percé, a smallmodern hotel with a heated pool isthe ideal place for you, group ofmotorcyclists.

248, route 132 Ouest, Percé

1 800 399-5380www.fleurdelysperce.com

382, route 132 Ouest, Percé

1 800 399-5380www.motelpanorama.com

Hôtel-Motel Le Panorama de Percé • Hôtel-Motel Fleur de Lys1

In Percé, two hotels to welcome you!

Photo : ©Marc Loiselle, ATRG

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Auberge La Table à Roland3

Come enjoy a superb view!La Table à Roland Inn offers you regionaland Canadian cuisine plus seafood specialities that you will remember for a very long time.

190, route 132 Ouest, C.P. 459Percé G0C 2L0

418 782-2606www.aubergelatablearoland.com

Percé2

Percé – Magnetic charm!A scenery larger than life, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and a lot of activities!The not-to-be-missed step on the moto circuit of the Gaspésie.

Bureau d’accueil touristique142, route 132 Ouest, Percé G0C 2L0

1 855 782-5448 · www.perce.info

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Riôtel Matane · Percé · Bonaventure4

Because we've beenaround!Matane-Percé-BonaventureComfortSeashoreGaspesian flavours

Moto package: Gourmet credit, one night and one drink

1 888 GASPESIE – Riotel.comPhoto : Robert Baronet

Hôtel La Côte Surprise5

367, route 132 OuestPercé G0C 2L0

1 866 782-2131www.hotelcotesurprise.com

Here is the viewfrom your room...

- Accommodation- Food service- Pub-terrace- Packages

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Motel & Boutique Le Macareux7


418 782-2414 · 1 866 [email protected]

- Motel, kitchenettes, rooms, boutique- Free Wi-Fi Internet- Recommended by the Routard Guide- Rooms starting at $29.95 plus taxes

Auberge Les Trois Soeurs6


1 800 463-9700 · 418 782-2183aubergelestroissoeurs.com

- Terrace directly onto the beach in front of the majestic Percé Rock

- 60 rooms- Air conditioned section- Internet access- La Maison Mathilde Restaurant

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Hôtel des Commandants9

178, rue de la ReineGaspé G4X 1T6

418 368-3355 • 1 800 [email protected]

- Receptionist service 24 hours- Free parking with camera surveillance

Breathtaking viewon the Gaspé bay

Hôtel Plante10

137, rue Jacques-CartierGaspé G4X 1M8

Phone: 418 368-2254Toll Free: 1 888 368-2254

Fax: 418 368-5885www.hotelplante.com

- Breathtaking view on the Gaspé bay- 47 units with or without kitchenette- Internet access in all rooms- Suites with computers- Air conditioning- Health Centre

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In Coin-du-Banc, you can comb its renowned beach for agate andjasper, all the way to Barachois go alongside the marshes of the mostimportant interior lagoon in Québec.

In Pointe-Saint-Pierre, slow down and look to your right to see arock resembling the profile of an Amerindian that watches over theroadside rest area while waiting, according to the legend, for hisbeloved. Further north, admire a great scenery, the tip of Forillon onone side, and the Bonaventure Island and Rocher Percé on the other.Again to your right, at the limit of the two municipalities of Percé andGaspé, you will come across Fort-Prével, a long-time renownedtourist place.

From this point, you are riding on the Gaspé territory that encompasses17 coastal villages spread out over 135 kilometres, from Douglastownto L’Anse-à-Valleau. Located next to the Saint-Jean River barachoisand Gaspé Bay, Douglastown offers an exceptional view of the Forillon Park peninsula. You will also find very nice beaches in the area.

At this point, should you want to ride alongside the shoreline, stay onRoute 132 (pay attention to the road signs) in order to discover theHaldimand beach, a haven for swimmers, windsurfers and kayakers.Why not leave the motorcycle for a while and try another experience?



Percé- Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé

- Circuit historique

Gaspé- Musée de la Gaspésie- Sanctuaire Notre-Dame des Douleurs

- Site d’interprétation de la culture Micmac de Gespeg

Percé- June 23 and 24: Fête nationale

Gaspé- Early August: Semaine irlandaise de Douglastown

- End of July, early August:Festival Musique du Bout du MondeDemi Marathon

- End of August:Festival Bouette et Bitume

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Great waters and settingsKeep going on Route 132, and before the bridge, stop at the TouristWelcome Bureau and at the marina to admire the magnificent bay ofGaspé. Cross the bridge and you are in downtown Gaspé where celebrations and shows take place year-round. Maybe you will betempted to go salmon fishing as you discover the three crystal-clearrivers: the York, the Dartmouth and the Saint-Jean. Downtown Gaspé,Route 198 leads to ead to alternatif circuit of Murdochville.


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Motel Restaurant Adams11

20, rue AdamsGaspé G4X 2R8

1 800 463-4242www.moteladams.com

- Safe hotel (FCMQ), camera system and night guard

- Package available- Free breakfast- Free high speed wireless Internet- Restaurant: 6 AM to 9 PM- Resto-Bar: 8 AM to 2 AM

To be discovered... in downtown

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snakes along the majestic sea, the cliffs and the capes. A little furtheron, take a break at the tourist stopover at the fishing harbour. Alongthe way, make a right to visit the cradle of up-and-coming singers andsongwriters in Québec: the Village en chanson de Petite-Vallée. Enjoya cultural break and try the local specialties.

At the heart of the Grande-Vallée village, going left, keep riding untilyou reach the Galipeault covered bridge and stretch your legs on thelighted boardwalk along the Grande-Vallée River or simply relax on thewonderful sandy beach. When you exit this hamlet, you must stop atthe roadside rest area where you will be astonished by the magnificentsetting overlooking the village and the lighted cape where the church islocated. You will be completely amazed by the last kilometres of thisstretch. Everyone that got to ride the côtes de la Madeleine (theMadeleine hills) will never forget this incredible feeling of freedomgoing through those endless curves that are offering a breathtakingview of the sea and the cliffs. Wow! Unbelievable!

In Madeleine-Centre, while visiting the Cap Madeleine lighthousesite, it is possible to watch whales from the top of the lighthouse, totake a coffee break and to access your messages on the Internet.

To access the Forillon National Park of Canada, continue your journeyon Route 132, and admire the breathtaking view of the Gaspé Bay, the Penouille presqu’île, the Boom Defence dunes and the Île Plate ofPointe-Saint-Pierre. It is now possible to get information at the visitor reception centre because you have just entered the south sectorfor the Forillon National Park of Canada. Going towards Cap-aux-Os,explore Fort Péninsule, an old lookout, vestige of the Second WorldWar. Riding through these sea and mountain sceneries, you will becharmed by the panoramic route, then at the end of a curve, the splendid Bon Ami cape appears. The park is an ideal place to watchmoose, black bears, whales and seals.

As you exit the park, you can not miss the Cap-des-Rosiers light-house, the tallest lighthouse of the country. The circuit then continuestowards Anse-au-Griffon where you can get familiar with leadingcod merchants and fishermen of the time at the Centre socioculturelManoir Le Boutillier and at the Centre culturel Le Griffon. In Rivière-au-Renard, the chapel lookout offers a wondeful view of the village.Discover the wharves, fish processing factories, the imposing ship fleet,the marina. Heading west, while exiting Rivière-au-Renard, watchfor the Route 197 intersection and stay on Route 132 to continue thiscircuit.

The last part of this circuit is absolutely wonderful because it is a trueparadise for experienced motorcyclists! As you continue your journey,enjoy Petit-Cap, Saint-Maurice-de-l’Échouerie, Pointe-Jaune,L’Anse-à-Valleau. The next 20 kilometres will bring you a maximumof adrenaline: tight curves, steep ascents and descents. Be careful onthis winding road! In L’Anse-à-Valleau, located in an amazing scenicpoint, visit the Pointe-à-la-Renommée lighthouse, the most travelledlighthouse in the world.

Spread out over more than 16 kilometres, along the coast, the townshipof Cloridorme (Saint-Yvon, La Petite-Anse, Pointe-à-la-Frégate)

Forillon NationalPark of Canada- Centre d’interprétation - Magasin Hyman & Sons et Maison Blanchette

Gaspé (Cap-des-Rosiers)- Site historique maritime du phare

Petite-Vallée- End of June, early July:Festival en chanson

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Motel du Haut Phare12

1334, boulevard de Cap-des-RosiersGaspé G4X 6H3

418 892-55331 866 492-5533

www.motelduhautphare.com

Stay on a welcomingand much sought-aftersite

Maison Lebreux13

Put your feet on its ground

2, rue de la Longue-PointePetite-Vallée G0E 1Y0

1 866 393-2662 · 418 393-2662lamaisonlebreux.com

14 Le Délice Motel Restaurant

100, rue Prudent-CloutierMont-Saint-Pierre

G0E 1V0

1 888 797-2955www.audelice.com

- 17 modern and comfortable units- Specialities: broiled meats and seafood - Packages available- One condo including all services

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The last portion of this tour is filled with wonder because each cove,where charming localities are nestled at the bottom of mountains andalong the shoreline, offers an amazing setting to discover. In additionto the scenery, you will experience quite a feeling riding your motorcyleon these roads.

ALTERNATIVE TOUR:

• When exiting the Gulf of St. Lawrence circuit, you get to Murdochville by leaving Route 132, at the centre of the village of L’Anse-Pleureuse, to take Route 198. Going south, ride for 40 kilometres through forest and mountains to get to Murdochville,located at an altitude of 580 metres. Be careful on this road becauseyou are in moose and bear land! Visit the industrial site and the windmill park, many tourist facilities.

To continue the Golfe Saint-Laurent circuit, get back on Route 132 whereyou will experience a strong feeling of freedom when taking the curvethat leads to Mont-Louis. Pleasantly fitted to the natural scenery, Parc etMer Mont-Louis offers a variety of services. Exceptional viewpoint, coffeeshop, high-speed Internet, comfort station and beach. As it appears, afterthe curve that runs along the coast, Mont-Saint-Pierre exudes a senseof purity. Contemplate this natural setting where the valley, the plateau,



Mont-Saint-Pierre- End of July: Fête du Vol Libre

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Great waters and settingsthe mountain and the bay exist in perfect harmony. Give a well-deservedrest to your engine and look up, maybe you will see hand-gliding andparagliding enthusiasts enjoying fun and freedom as they glide in the sky.

Going further west, be sure not to miss the scenic points of Rivière-à-Claude, Ruisseau-à-Rebours and Marsoui. Furthermore, seven kilometres from Marsoui, a red surprise is waiting for you in La Martre; a lighthouse with a unique wooden structure and still operating is proudly erected on its cape.

After a stop at the Cap-au-Renard lookout, in the Tourelle sector, awalk along the shore leads you to a monolith (turret) after which theold municipality had been named.

That concludes this amazing tour in the Haute-Gaspésie capital.


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River and Chic-Chocs circuitFrom Sainte-Félicitéto New Richmond


Regional airport

Scenic view

Campground

Rest area

Hospital



Lighthouse

Covered bridge

Wharf


Ferry

132 299 Proposed circuit · National Route 132 and Regional Route 299


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All along the coast, you’ll pass places whose French names – Grosses-Roches, Les Méchins, Capucins, Cap-Chat – evoke the landscapeand its history. Through this circuit, you will discover small charmingcoastal villages. Nestled at the hollow of a cove, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is an excellent example of a marriage between the sea and the mountains and proudly opens the gate to the Parc national de laGaspésie. Take 1re Avenue, which runs alongside the River for over 8 kilometres and take some time to explore the trails, the parks, thebeach and the promenades. Stopping on the wharf is a must in orderto visit Exploramer, discovering the sea, a scientific activity complex focusing on the marine environment and presenting an aquarium and amuseum, as well as offering sea excursions.

At this point, you access the splendid Parc national de la Gaspésie, viaRoute 299, 40 kilometres south of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. In theheart of the peninsula, this park is home to some of the highest peaksin eastern Canada, the Chic-Chocs Mountains. Be prepared for athrilling ride through this ancient glacial valley, on a winding roadalong the Sainte-Anne and Cascapédia rivers. This place is ideal for hikers of all levels. The tablelands, where you find flora and vegetationsimilar to those found in the toundra, are home to a caribou herd.While on this road, winding at the heart of the great Gaspesian nature,be on the lookout as you are in moose land. A wide variety of lodgingtypes are offered, including the highly-renowned Gîte du Mont-Albertwith its fine regional cuisine that has greatly contributed to making theGîte famous.


Sainte-Anne-des-Monts- ExploramerCascapédia-Saint-Jules- Musée de la rivière CascapédiaCap-Chat- Éole Cap-Chat

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts- Mid-August:Festival du bois flotté

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Shores and mountainsSeventeen kilometres south of the Gîte du Mont-Albert, you will findthe Mont Lyall agate mine. Prospect this open-pit mine and seek formagnificent geodes. Watch carefully for the signs. Keep riding on Route299 for 100 kilometres, along the splendid Cascapédia River, to reachthe municipalities of Cascapédia-Saint-Jules and New Richmond.You are now at the bay beach circuit.

As you come back on Route 132 in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, towards Cap-Chat, you can not miss the tallest vertical axis windmillin the world as well as the 76 windmills of Le Nordais Park as theystand out. At the entrance of the town, a roadside rest area gives access to the beach and offers a breathtaking view of the Chic-ChocsMountains, while in Capucins, another roadside rest area offers aunique scenic point on tomorrow’s energy. Further west, you are backon the garden and covered bridge circuit.

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Motel Nanook3

245, 1re Avenue OuestSainte-Anne-des-Monts

G4V 1E3

1 888 763-2291www.motelbeaurivage.com

By the sea and the river...

Motel Beaurivage2

104, rue Notre-Dame EstCap-Chat G0J 1G0

1 866 786-2071www.motel-nanook.com

Comfortable and welcoming motel facingthe sea in Cap-Chat. Come contemplatingthe most beautiful sunsets and enjoy the beach with a campfire Deliciousbreakfasts served on site.

21, 1re Avenue Est (bord de mer)Sainte-Anne-des-Monts G4V 1A2

1 800 [email protected]

La Seigneurie des Monts Inn, more than just an inn... A natural and culturaladventure to discover!

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MATANE

AMQUI

POINTE-À-LA-CROIX PASPÉBIAC

PORT-DANIEL–GASCON

CHANDLER

GRANDE-RIVIÈRE

NEW RICHMOND

GASPÉ

MONT-SAINT-PIERRE

MONT-JOLI

Gaspésie Dealers

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Notes, discoveries, must-sees…

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Notes, discoveries, must-sees…

Unguarded parking lot

200, route 132Grand-Métis

418 775-2222www.jardinsdemetis.com

Les Jardins de Métis/Reford Gardens... the buzz of your vacation!

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The motorcycle tourist circuits of Bas-Saint-Laurent

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