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Indigenous people and cultures, Acadian history and modern entertainment, the virgin coast of the Gaspe and our healthy environment awaits you. Come discover or rediscover the Bay of Chaleur.

Jacques Cartier gave it the name Bay of Chaleur. Still today, the summers are hot, the sky is a brilliant blue and the water is temperate in the month of July and August. This warm bay is so beautiful, exceptional and warm as the people that inhabit the banks.

The picturesque mountains and the rugged chain of the Appalachians surround the Bay of Chaleur with their powerful arms. On the hills grow rich forests of various species of conifers, of which the majestic white pine dominate the banks of the bay like sentry. Birch, poplar, maple and sumac are also growing here. In autumn, when the leaves change colour, the hills become a spectacular coat of red, and yellow on a background of green spruce and fir.

The majestic moose often offers a show for motorists, but the outdoor enthusiasts may also catch sight of White-tailed deer and bear, also that of fox, marten and coyotes.

If you appreciate nature, you will no doubt be interested by the numerous species of shore birds and migrating birds, like the gannet that dives in a spectacular fashion in the search of fish and the flying of the Arctic terns, the ducks and geese. Open an eye and you may see an osprey diving for fish, the Saint-Martin buzzard and other species of hawks, along with the great blue heron and the grey heron. The boreal forest and the conifers of the region also serve as a habitat for falcon, barred owl, the minuscule little owl, grouse and white headed eagle.

Designated world heritage site of UNESCO, the Miguasha Park protects the remains of a history dating back to more than 365 million years. We find in the park exhibitions of fossils and it is possible to access the cliffs, or one can see remnants of prehistoric plants and creatures.

The Bay of Chaleur resembles an immense postal card, enamelled from one end to the other with steep hills, rugged coastline and hundreds of shorebirds. Rising from the waters a gigantic stone ship, the Perce Rock is one unique natural attraction of its kind in Bay of Chaleur.

You find at the Bay of Chaleur modern entertainment of first quality, whether you are looking for outdoor activities or a thalassotherapy centre. Cycle our paths in the wilderness, climb along our steep cliffs and canoe or kayak on our clear quiet waters.

For nature lovers there are numerous activities or visits to do outside the outfitter:

  • Walking trails:
    Leave on an adventure and discover the ‘Domain des chutes du ruisseau creux’, with an accompanied guide. It is the perfect place for someone who wants more of a contact with nature. Only a couple minutes from Robidoux Lakes Outfitter, you are able to discover a little more than 50 km of trails to cross close to the magnificent Bonaventure River. During this walk, the beauty of our Gaspe forests will amaze you.

  • A day of Whale watching at Perce, a real adventure of observation and discovery. The largest free mammal (blue whale, humpback whale, fin whale, right whale, harbour seals, basking sharks).

  • Go down the river by canoe for a day with a guide. Picnic by the edge of the water and enjoy the landscape.

  • Leave in the morning for a safari photo session with your accompanied guide.

  • Guided visit to the St Elzéar cave, the most beautiful cave in Quebec almost a half a million years old, you are able to observe the largest variety of formations (stalactites, stalagmites and more), for the more adventurous, you can visit the formation of frost wedging by cave crawling, without planning, for guaranteed thrills.

  • The Gaspe Biopark: discover the Gaspe natural heritage a representation of 5 ecosystems: the bay, the lagoon, the river, the forest and the tundra. Along a stretch of a km, observe more than thirty species of semi-free indigenous animals and more than seventy plant species in their respective ecosystems.

  • Acadian Museum of Quebec: A museum of history and ethnology that relates to a fascinating and moving life of the Acadians of Quebec.

  • Gaspe British heritage village: Dive into the heart of history and visit the 24 buildings of this village and relive the exciting times of the pioneer.

  • Cascapédia River Museum: This museum will help you discover the way of life of its habitants found on the banks of the Cascapédia River. This river possesses a captivating history of visits from Lords, the rich and celebrities; even a princess has rubbed elbows with the shores of this magnificent riverbank.

  • Miguasha National park: It preserves a fossil cave where its reputation has made it around the planet since its discovery in the 19th century. The fish and fossil plants witness a way of life that existed for 370 million years. The park is part of the Unesco world heritage site and is recognized as an exceptional natural site.

  • National historic site of the Canadian Battle of Restigouche:
    An interpretation centre where visitors are permitted to relive the perilous crossing of the supply fleet in help of New France.

  • Micmac interpretive and culture site of Gespeg:
    You can appreciate the traditional way of Micmac life and their ancestors. An exceptional decor, where they proudly reproduce traditional techniques, you can find the knowhow of the Micmac.

  • Thalassotherapy centre: Aqua-Mer was the first centre of thalassotherapy in North America to propose these general thermal curing services.
    Large interior pool (heated sea water).

  • Numerous activities available at the outfitters with your package :
    • Paddle boat
    • Walking trails around the lake
    • Mushroom collecting
    • Horseshoes
    • Swimming
    • Children’s games (basketball, biking…)

Our personnel will gladly help our guests to plan their excursions.