LIVING IN Gaspé
Discover why Gaspé is the ideal choice for your new life and projects.
An exceptional living environment in Gaspé
To live in Gaspé is to embrace an exceptional way of life, where the sea meets the mountains to create a daily life as grandiose as it is peaceful. Nestled at the tip of the peninsula, Gaspé offers a rare balance between wilderness, economic vitality and human dynamism. Its industrial fabric, buoyed by the energy of sectors such as wind power, shipyards and fisheries, supports a solid economy and offers a multitude of meaningful, forward-looking jobs.
Added to this is a unique tourist vibrancy, punctuated by the rugged beauty of Forillon National Park and the renown of Rivière-au-Renard, the maritime fishing capital of Quebec. Gaspé is an area with a bright future, where opportunities abound as much as inspiring landscapes.
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About Gaspé
Here, time takes on a whole new meaning. Here, life is lived to the full, with outdoor activities, cultural discoveries, shared moments and a peaceful daily routine. Gaspé is also a city open to the world, served by a regional airport and inhabited by a richly diverse cultural mosaic from the four corners of the globe. All these communities have chosen to put down roots here, attracted by the unrivalled quality of life and the promise of a future on a human scale.
Gaspé isn't just a place to settle: it's a place of fulfillment, a place to breathe, a place to grow, a place to feel alive.
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Help with setting up
Dreaming of settling in Gaspé? The town has a wealth of resources to help you settle in smoothly and easily. From administrative support to on-site accompaniment, Gaspé is ready to welcome you to an environment where the future rhymes with sustainability and quality of life.
For new arrivals aged 18 to 35
Over 35s and immigrants
Newcomers Welcome Committee
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Accommodation in Gaspé
The villages that make up the greater Gaspé region offer a unique quality of life, with affordable properties and generous open spaces, ideal for those seeking a tranquil, natural environment. This setting is a real asset for young families wishing to settle in the region and enjoy a balance between work and family life, while being surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Downtown Gaspé and Rivière-au-Renard, meanwhile, each boast a denser concentration of shops, services and infrastructure, making daily life easier for residents while offering appreciable proximity to the cultural and commercial vitality of both centers.
The Gaspé region, which stretches from L'Anse-à-Valleau to Prével, offers a wide variety of landscapes and neighborhoods. If nature beckons, properties by the sea or near forests are available. If proximity to services is more important to you, the downtown areas of Gaspé and Rivière-au-Renard offer a variety of housing options, from modern apartments to traditional houses.
Housing projects are currently under development in several areas of the city, enabling the acquisition of land or the purchase and rental of recent properties. These projects aim to meet growing demand while respecting the values of sustainability and environmental preservation that characterize Gaspé.
In addition, incentives are available for those wishing to settle in the region. For example, new graduates aged 18 to 35 can benefit from a refund of the welcome tax for the acquisition of their first principal residence or building lot within 24 months of graduation. For more details, visit the Ville de Gaspé website.
Working in Gaspé
Gaspé boasts a varied and stimulating range of jobs, driven by its key sectors: wind power, fisheries, shipping and tourism. These vital industries, combined with dynamic growth, make Gaspé a place of opportunity, where the future is being built every day. The town is also home to a network of quality educational establishments, innovative research centers, as well as health, social and administrative services, guaranteeing a complete professional living environment.
Against a backdrop of labor shortages, Gaspé is actively committed to attracting talent and supporting the integration of new arrivals. Financial incentive programs and travel assistance facilitate access to professional opportunities, while encouraging graduates to settle permanently in this region where every contribution is precious.
Jobs in Gaspé
Would you like to find out about career opportunities in Gaspé? Consult the list of available jobs on the Vivre en Gaspésie website. In addition to this resource, programs such as Vivre en Gaspésie and Place aux jeunes offer exploratory stays to help you discover the region, as well as various aids to facilitate your path to employment. For full details and conditions, visit the Vivre en Gaspésie website.
Jobs in Gaspé
To find out what jobs are currently available in Gaspé, visit the Vivre en Gaspésie website.
Financial assistance for interviews (18-35 years)
Offered by Place aux Jeunes, the financial assistance program for interviews is aimed at 16-35 year-olds who are going to a job interview for a specialized, hard-to-fill full-time position in a Gaspésie company or organization. It offers them a personalized stay and an allowance of up to $400 to reimburse part of their costs (travel, accommodation, meals). Details and conditions on the Vivre en Gaspésie website.
Tax credit for new graduates
Are you a recent graduate? If you live and work in the Gaspé region, you could benefit from a highly advantageous tax credit that can deduct up to 40% of your salary. The maximum annual amount is $3,000, and the cumulative amount to which you are entitled is limited to $8,000 or $10,000, as the case may be. Details and conditions on the Revenu Québec website.
Doing business in Gaspé
Gaspé is the ideal breeding ground for your entrepreneurial projects. Whether you want to complement established sectors or explore new niches, the city offers fertile ground for innovation and diversification of the local economy.
Entrepreneurial support
Support is at the heart of entrepreneurship in Gaspé. Several organizations are here to guide you in the creation of your business, with technical and financial assistance available under certain conditions:
BRIAND
An inspiring Gaspé entrepreneur
After exploring Ontario and Australia, Michael Briand chose Gaspé as the place to realize his entrepreneurial dream and start a family. It was here that he created Distillerie O'Dwyer, a place where innovation and passion meet. Far more than just Radoune gin, which has been a runaway success across Quebec, the distillery stands out for its ability to rapidly diversify its offering, with an ever-expanding range of artisanal products. Each new product is a testament to Michael's ambition and the dynamic spirit of Gaspé, a place where ideas come to life and spread successfully.
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