Stop over in Gaspé, one of Gaspésie's essential treasures.
Welcome to Gaspé, your home port
Bordered by the rich waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a stopover in Gaspé will charm you with its steep cliffs, endless coastline, and breathtaking mountains. Featured 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 at Forillon National Park, be amazed by the thousands of gannets flocking to Bonaventure Island, and admire the wonder that is Percé Rock, one of the largest natural arches in the world. Experience an unforgettable journey in the magnificent Gaspé Peninsula.
Main Excursions
Capacity: 1200 people per day with 15 buses.
We have 15 guides to tour 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 tallest in Canada
Forillon National Park
- - Whale watching
- - Hiking to extraordinary places with stunning views
- - Canada's tallest lighthouse and the Carricks shipwreck monument
- - Private tour and other activities like kayaking and fishing upon request
Downtown Gaspé
- - Whale watching
- - Hiking to extraordinary places with stunning views
- - Canada's tallest lighthouse and the Carricks shipwreck monument
- - Private tour and other activities like kayaking and fishing upon request
Around Gaspé
- - Whale watching
- - Hiking to extraordinary places with stunning views
- - Canada's tallest lighthouse and the Carricks shipwreck monument
- - Private tour and other activities like kayaking and fishing upon request
The Percé region
- - Whale watching
- - Hiking to extraordinary places with stunning views
- - Canada's tallest lighthouse and the Carricks shipwreck monument
- - Private tour and other activities like kayaking and fishing upon request
And much more
- - Whale watching
- - Hike to extraordinary places with stunning views
- - Canada's tallest lighthouse and the Carricks shipwreck monument
- - Private tours and other activities like kayaking and fishing available upon request
Our hidden treasures
Discover the hidden treasures of our region.
Explore Percé
Gaspé: A Sustainable Destination
Sustainable development at the heart of our destination
Escale Gaspé is committed to making sustainable development a central and cross-cutting element of its strategic planning. It aligns with Cruise the Saint Lawrence's Sustainable Development Strategy and shares its vision for the Saint Lawrence destination.
The cruise industry contributes to the socio-economic vitality of Quebec and its regions, while also participating in the preservation and regeneration of ecosystems. The Saint Lawrence destination offers a positive-impact, human, and sustainable experience, building bridges between visitors and host communities, maritime, tourism, and scientific stakeholders.
Escale Gaspé has taken action in recent years regarding sustainable tourism development. It has equipped its cruise terminal with waste sorting stations and a boutique showcasing local products. It also broadcasts educational content on sustainable and responsible tourism for cruise passengers via a screen located in its terminal.
The organization also launched its very first stakeholder consultation forum in spring 2025, regularly participates in the sustainable tourism best practices sharing community 'Les Courants Durables du Saint-Laurent', and is involved in a social acceptability campaign led by Cruise the Saint Lawrence.
Destination Gaspé's brand new, optimized website also helps stimulate the local economy and enhance the tourism offering by improving the visibility and attractiveness of local businesses. It provides a modern and engaging showcase on a centralized platform, while integrating rich content related to local stories and the region's unique cultural events.
