Discover one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Discover one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Discover one of the most beautiful bays in the world
The Baie des Chaleurs is now a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club!
Long beaches, remarkable red cliffs, lush vegetation… Take in the incredible view all the way along Route 132. Head to Mont Saint-Joseph, in Carleton, it has an incredible view of the Baie des Chaleurs. Discover our region’s hidden treasures, such as Colborne Park’s cliffs in Port-Daniel-Gascons, or the mysterious Anse à la Barbe, a small, hidden-away, prime fishing spot. There’s so much to do in this picturesque part of the peninsula, you can’t possibly see it all in a few days, so why not plan a full week in the Baie des Chaleurs?
Day 1
Parc National de Miguasha
Visit the Parc National de Miguasha, just an hour and a half’s drive from Bonaventure; it’s a park and a museum! The Parc National de Miguasha protects and showcases a site where you can find an abundance of fossilized fish and plants; it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s a scientific exposition in the museum that takes museumgoers on a trip back 380 million years in time!
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
Day 2
Carleton and Maria
Head to Carleton and Maria, just an hour’s drive from Bonaventure. Here you’ll find plenty of natural sites and attractions. There are hiking trails approximately 30-km-long that have incredible views over the Baie des Chaleurs, as well as the Gaspésian and New-Brunswickian coast. There are trails for intermediates and beginners. There are about ten interlinked, groomed trails that lead to the top of the Mont Saint-Joseph (555 metres) and the Mont Carleton (613 metres), with plenty of viewpoints along the way.
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
Day 3
Paddle down the Bonaventure River
The Bonaventure River is one of the top 10 clearest rivers in the world! Kayak or canoe down the crystalline river with Cime Aventures (guided family descent for beginners with no rapids). Then swim at the Malin de la rivière Bonaventure, one of the most beautiful sites on the Gaspé Peninsula for a chat!
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
Day 4
Spend the day in Percé
We suggest you spend one day in Percé, which is just 136 km from Bonaventure. Percé is home to our region’s icon: Percé Rock. You can head out on a cruise around the Parc National de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, but if you don’t fancy spending the day at sea, why not walk around Percé village and peruse its gift shops and boutiques? On the way back to Bonaventure, stop off at L’Anse-à-Beaufils: a little fishing paradise!
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
Day 5
The fisherman experience
Go on an offshore mackerel fishing trip on the L’Omirlou and discover how beautiful Bonaventure’s coastline is! Head to Beaubassin beach, it’s not far from Riôtel: take advantage of the low tide to collect starfish and shells with your children or swim in the warmest water on the Gapésian coast.
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
Day 6
Discover the Baie de Chaleurs’ natural treasures
Discover the Baie des Chaleurs natural treasures. Head to Port-Daniel-Gascons and walk along the seaside boardwalk to admire Colborne Park’s cliffs, named after a shipwreck. Then head to Anse à la Barbe, a small, hidden-away, prime fishing spot! In Hope, there’s a boardwalk leading to Pointe-aux-Corbeaux. In Saint-Alphonse, discover the Domaine des Chutes du Ruisseau Creux, where several different trails lead to three magnificent water falls: Ruisseau Creux waterfall, a small jewel embedded in the rock where cliffs form a mini canyon, the majestic Ruisseau Blanc waterfall, on various levels, and Falls Gully, a smaller waterfall that gently flows over the rocks.
Meal and overnight accommodation at RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE.
RIÔTEL BONAVENTURE
Riôtel Bonaventure is the ideal point of departure if you want to explore the Baie des Chaleurs and stay in a superb seaside location. You’ll feel the warmth and friendliness as soon as you step through the front door: you’ll be greeted with efficiency and professionalism! The bedrooms are comfortable and equipped with everything travelers need. The hotel restaurant serves true Gaspésian food. You’re guaranteed to love its location: right on the seafront, close to the 4 km trail and local businesses. Simple, well-being!
