The city of Matane is located on the edge of the St. Lawrence River estuary while being the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula. It enjoys an exceptional location near several attractions and that is why finding a cottage for rent is a very good choice.
In downtown Matane, you will not miss the Captains' Walk along the Matane River. Commemorative plaques honour former ship captains who have made history. Above all, keep an eye out for seabirds and admire beautiful landscapes. Lively, Matane offers you a great choice of restaurants, shops, services, and activities that make the city the most attractive in Eastern Quebec. In the summer, the public market awaits you to discover the handicraft products and local producers who will charm you with their fruits and vegetables, their cheeses, their meats and their fish.
Many cultural and sporting events as well as festivals are held throughout the year.
The Parc des Îles in the heart of the Matane River in the city centre offers a multitude of activities in urban areas. You can cycle on the bike path, go kayaking, paddle boating, swimming and even play a game of mini-golf. There are playgrounds and picnic areas.
All along the Matanie Coast, enjoy the great outdoors to breathe salt air and for a memorable escape whether sea kayaking, cruising, diving, picnicking or a fire of strike. The beaches of St-Félicié, Le Havre de Grosses-Roches, the park Vue sur la mer or the Îlets de Méchins, are places along the river to enjoy the coastline. On the docks, you can fish for mackerel, cod and smelt without licence!
The Matane River, "river-school", is perfect to learn about salmon fishing. With a guide, learn and discover tips and best places to fish. Canoeing, kayaking and swimming in some places can be done safely.
The Matane wildlife reserve is crossed by the Chics-Chocs mountain range and the Matane River. Take a look at bears and moose, go on beautiful hiking or biking trips, go on kayaks or canoes, go hunting or fishing!
Whether for fun or for a challenge, the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) makes 650 km of hiking trails throughout the tourist region of Gaspésie. Guided hikes and a multitude of routes of different difficulty levels allow you to organize your expedition according to your criteria.
The Chics-Chocs Mountains, a large playground for outdoor activities, offer you the opportunity to have fun in an extraordinary natural environment. Ski, snowshoe, ski hok, snowboard, hike, bike, or paddle surf.
After a busy day in this region of Gaspésie, find the peace and comfort of your cottage for a well-deserved rest.
