Stop off in Gaspé, one of the must-see jewels of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Welcome to Gaspé, your home port
Bordered by the rich waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a stopover in Gaspé will seduce you with its rugged cliffs, endless coastline and breathtaking mountains. Included on National Geographic's list of must-see places in the world, the region is home to picturesque coastal villages, charming maritime architecture, impressive national parks, world-renowned hospitality and diverse wildlife, including moose, caribou, whales, seals and much more.
Explore nature in all its splendor in Forillon National Park, be amazed by the thousands of gannets that flock to Bonaventure Island and admire the wonder of Percé Rock, one of the largest natural arches in the world. Experience an unforgettable trip to the magnificent Gaspé Peninsula.
Main excursions
Capacity: 1,200 people per day with 15 buses.
We have 15 guides to visit the destination in French and English. The most popular tours are :
The most popular tours are :
- Gespeg Mi'gmaq Interpretation Site
- Forillon National Park
- Percé Rock
- Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse: the highest in Canada
Forillon National Park
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with breathtaking views
- - Canada's highest lighthouse and Carricks wreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities such as kayaking and fishing on request
Downtown Gaspé
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with breathtaking views
- - Canada's highest lighthouse and Carricks wreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities such as kayaking and fishing on request
Around Gaspé
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with breathtaking views
- - Canada's highest lighthouse and Carricks wreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities such as kayaking and fishing on request
The Percé region
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with breathtaking views
- - Canada's highest lighthouse and Carricks wreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities such as kayaking and fishing on request
And much more
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with breathtaking views
- - Canada's highest lighthouse and Carricks wreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities such as kayaking and fishing on request
Our hidden treasures
Discover the hidden treasures of our region.
Explore Percé
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.
