Gaspé Navigation Guide

Gaspésie offers 3 port options

Mountain

Anchoring in Gaspé

The dock offers a breathtaking view of the bay and downtown Gaspé. A few steps from the docks is the cruise terminal, where tour buses depart and tourist information is available. With map in hand, visitors can stroll through the town to visit points of interest that tell the story of the Mi'gmaq First Nations and the activities of the Irish, French and English in the region from the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1534. Cruise terminal Tourist information 15-minute walk from downtown Gaspé (1.1 km)

Tidal movement:

1.9 m /6.2 ft

Pilots :

Upon request

Tendering :

Distance to tender landing dock:
1.6 km / 1 mile
Speed limit near the marina:
5 km/h

Landing docks :

Latitude:
48°49'42.0″N / 48.828340
Longitude:
64°28'41.2″W / -64.478123
Minimum depth:
4,6 m
Two gangways leading to shore (wheelchair accessible)
Landing docks dimensions :
83 meters length by 5 meters wide and 53 cm above water level.
Number of tenders available on site:
N/A
2 passenger gangways - capable of taking out a large volume in a short time.
Distances between mooring bollards:
4.5 meters between each, 21 in total - can be quickly adjusted as needed with the first tender.
Exclusive use of quay during stopover:
yes
Downtown shuttle:
we can offer a shuttle service with a guide on board (cost varies according to availability and your needs)
Unload their own bikes:
yes, this is possible.
Reception building:
not exclusive, but team adjustment for welcoming.
Cruise line welcome kit:
yes, we're used to companies setting up their own welcome kiosks + welcome drinks and snacks. But we like to favor the use of local restaurants for meals during the call to maximize local benefits.
Walking distance from tender boat to excursion transportation:
100 m
Distance from cruise terminal to town:
1km /.05 miles

Tender Port Area Port is certified ISPS Secure anchorage position:

Latitude :
48o 50' 11.7 "N / 48.836588
Longitude :
64o 27' 06.2"/ -64,451723
Many safe anchoring points are indicated on the Canadian Hydrographic Services charts:
#4416 & 4485.
Minimum depth of anchorage:
15 meters (49 feet)
Type of bottom:
Sand, clay, no rocks
Dominant winds:
east/west, average 12 to 18 knots
General slope:
No major slope, even bottom

Drone :

There are no specific restrictions at the marina, but it is forbidden at the quay (with the possibility of requesting authorization from the harbor master - Lise Nadeau).

You must also comply with the regulations of: https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety

If you need to film with a drone during a stopover, we have a professional available on site who can offer you this service (for a fee). He has all the necessary permits and local knowledge to fly in our region.

Useful information

Capacity :
700 people with 15 buses.
We have 15 guides to visit the destination in French and English.
The most popular tours are :
- Site d'interprétation Mi'gmaq de Gespeg
- Parc national Forillon
- Rocher Percé
- Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse; the highest in Canada

Quai de Sandy Beach Gaspé

Landing docks :

Length (LOA)
185 m
Depth :
10.5 m minimum
Tidal movement:
1,9 m
Marine references:
Charts # 4416 & # 4485 (Canadian Hydrographic Service)
Latitude:
48 50' N / Longitude: 64 29' W
The dock is located 4 km from downtown Gaspé. A shuttle bus is available for passengers:
8-minute journey

Port services

- Pilots available but not required
- Fuel per truck
- Fresh water per truck
- Minor repairs available

Anchoring in Percé

Located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Percé offers a variety of activities and places to visit, including the Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé national park, the Percé UNESCO GeoPark and seal diving. The ship will dock near the village center, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll past restaurants, cafés and craft stores.

Over 700 passengers per event.

Landing docks :

Length (LOA)
230 m
Tidal movement:
1,9 m
Latitude:
48° 31′ 15.8″ / Longitude :-64° 12′ 43.3″
Walk from downtown Percé (0.4 km)
6 minutes

Contact us

direction.adjointe@destinationgaspe.ca
+1 (581) 887-1777
8, rue de la Marina, bureau 1, Gaspé (Québec), Canada, G4X 3B1

Gaspé sustainable destination

Sustainable development at the heart of our destination
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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.

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