The best places to enjoy Gaspé with your dog

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The best places to enjoy Gaspé with your dog

Welcome to Gaspé, the ideal destination for traveling with your dog! Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, culture lover, epicurean or simply looking for a welcoming place to stay, Gaspé has everything you need for a memorable stay with your faithful companion. Discover here the best places in Gaspé where dogs are welcome, and get ready to create unforgettable memories with your pitou!

Dog enjoying a walk on the beach at Gaspé, with the sand and ocean in the background.

Outdoor activities with your dog in Gaspé

  • Gaspé beaches: Dogs are welcome on many Gaspé beaches, although they must be kept on a leash at all times. Be sure to check the rules and regulations of each beach, online or on site, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
  • Mont-Béchervaise: Explore the trails of Mont-Béchervaise with your four-legged friend. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. Be sure to respect the trails reserved for hikers and mountain bikers, to ensure a harmonious cohabitation.
  • Parc national Forillon: Parc Forillon is an ideal place to enjoy nature and hike with your dog. Dogs are allowed on all trails, with the exception of cross-country ski trails, and must always be kept on a leash. However, dogs are not allowed inside service buildings. It's crucial to respect the local flora and fauna so that you can continue to enjoy this magnificent territory with your four-legged friend.
  • Cap Aventure (Penouille): For those who want to venture out on the water, Cap Aventure offers self-guided activities with pet-friendly boat rentals. A unique experience to share with your dog!

Cultural and historical activities to enjoy with your dog in Gaspé

  • Pointe-à-la-Renommée: Enjoy the historic beauty of the Pointe-à-la-Renommée site with your dog. Dogs on a leash are welcome on the site and on the trails. However, only small dogs, carried in a bag or in their arms, are allowed in the interpretive buildings.
  • Berceau du Canada : Explore Berceau du Canada with your dog. Leashed dogs are welcome, and a water bowl is available near the tavern to keep your companion comfortable.
  • Micmac de Gespeg interpretive site: Discover Mi'gmaq history with your dog. Leashed dogs are allowed on site, and a water bowl is also available.
  • Musée de la Gaspésie: Although dogs are not allowed inside the museum, they are welcome on the outdoor grounds, provided they are kept on a leash. A great opportunity to enjoy the fresh air while exploring local history.
  • Fort Péninsule (Forillon National Park): Stroll around this historic site with your dog on a leash. Fort Péninsule is a fascinating place where you can discover an important part of history while sharing the experience with your faithful companion.

Gaspé restaurants where you can eat with your dog

  • Sarcelle : Enjoy a meal on the terrace of Le Sarcelle with your dog on a leash. A welcoming place to enjoy a good meal and a drink with local flavors in the open air with your four-legged friend.
  • Paquebot Café : Relax outside the Paquebot Café with your dog. A bowl of water is provided for your pet, and homemade cookies will soon be available!
  • Brise-Bise: Le Brise-Bise offers a special section on its terrace, reserved for customers accompanied by their dogs! Perfect for sharing a convivial moment.
  • Center communautaire Loisir de Cap-aux-Os and Auberge La Petite École Forillon: This establishment accepts dogs on their terrace. Water bowls are available for your dog's refreshment.

Dog-friendly accommodations in Gaspé

  • Camping Griffon: Dogs are welcome at Camping Griffon, an ideal place to enjoy nature with your four-legged friend.
  • Camping Baie de Gaspé: Dogs are allowed throughout the site, except inside service buildings.
  • Camping Gaspé: Leashed dogs are allowed, so you can share the joys of camping with your pet.
  • Les Cabines sur Mer : Dogs 20 pounds and under are allowed, with the possibility of larger dogs upon approval. Enjoy a peaceful stay by the sea with your little companion.
  • Chalets de la Bernache: Dogs are admitted for a fee of $100 for the stay, with bowls included for your pet's comfort.
  • Cap Aventure: Cap Aventure is offering a pilot year for pet-friendly campsites, although ready-to-camp sites are excluded from this offer.
  • Auberge Griffon Aventure: Dogs are welcome and can even join in the festive atmosphere at the bar. Warm, friendly accommodation for travelers with pets.
  • Motel du Haut Phare: Dogs 25 pounds and under are accepted, but only in eco-cabins. A comfortable, eco-friendly stay for you and your dog.
  • Parc national Forillon: Dogs are allowed on campgrounds and in some oTENTik tents, offering a memorable camping experience in the heart of nature.

In Gaspé, the possibilities are endless for making the most of your stay with your dog. From picturesque hiking trails to inviting beaches, comfortable accommodations and rewarding activities, this destination is a true paradise for pet lovers. Don't wait any longer to plan your next adventure in Gaspé with your faithful companion!

Gaspé sustainable destination

Sustainable development at the heart of our destination

Escale Gaspé is committed to making sustainable development a central, cross-cutting element of its strategic planning. It is aligned with Croisières du Saint-Laurent's Sustainable Development Strategy and shares its vision for the St. Lawrence destination.

The cruise industry contributes to the socio-economic vitality of Quebec and its regions, while helping to preserve and regenerate ecosystems. The St. Lawrence destination offers a human and sustainable experience with a positive impact, through the bridges we build between visitors and host communities, maritime, tourism and scientific players.

Escale Gaspé has taken action in recent years in terms of sustainable tourism development. It has equipped its cruise lodge with waste-sorting islands and a boutique showcasing local products. It also broadcasts sustainable and responsible tourism awareness content for cruise passengers, via a screen located in its pavilion.

The organization also rolled out its first-ever stakeholder consultation forum in spring 2025, participates regularly in the sustainable tourism best-practice sharing community Les Courants Durables du Saint-Laurent, and takes part in a social acceptability campaign run by Croisières du Saint-Laurent.

Destination Gaspé's brand-new, optimized website also stimulates the local economy and enhances the tourism offering by improving the visibility and appeal of local businesses. It offers a modern, engaging showcase on a centralized platform, while integrating rich content linked to local stories and the region's unique cultural events.