Favourite: Winter
The cold slowly sets in, the light becomes crystalline, and the snow blazes new trails. In Gaspé, winter brilliantly reshapes the land. The ground creaks, the air stings, the landscape sparkles. And yet, everything comes alive. Winter here calls for movement, discovery and adventure.
On the trails, snowshoes trace their tracks in the snow, skis glide between frosted trees. Whether at Ski Forillon or Club Les Éclairs, cross-country skiing becomes a suspended moment. Higher up, in the powder of Mount Pesaq, cross-country skiers find a raw terrain, shaped for memorable descents.
At Mont-Béchervaise, the slopes plunge down to the valley, with the town of Gaspé and the icy horizon as a backdrop. Ski, slide and laugh - just five minutes from downtown.
And then there are the other ways of experiencing winter: riding a fatbike on the snow, skirting icy beaches, snowmobiling through the boreal forest. The Gaspé winter is vast, generous and grandiose. Even the night is a spectacle. Above Gaspé, the stars twinkle more and more, and the sky seems endless.
After the effort, the comfort. A steaming soup, a well-earned local beer, a warming plate of food - here, gourmet pleasures match the scenery. And to prolong the magic, take a break at the Musée de la Gaspésie to reconnect with the history and soul of this unique corner of the world.
In Gaspé, winter isn't a season to run away from. It's a world to explore. An adventure in its purest form.
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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.
