http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/5026_gaspe-peninsula-quebec.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:50:42 GMT Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:50:42 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/5026_gaspe-peninsula-quebec.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1023803_Great-Canadian-Bungee http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1023803_Great-Canadian-Bungee Bungee Jumping Quebec Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:02:20 North America's highest bungee jump. Rated top 5 in world by Discovery Channel. Stay dry or get wet. Your choice of ankle or body harness. Conveniently located in the beautiful Gatineau Park. 20 Minutes North of the nations capital. -
North America's highest bungee jump. Rated top 5 in world by Discovery Channel. Stay dry or get wet. Your choice of ankle or body harness. Conveniently located in the beautiful Gatineau Park. 20 Minutes North of the nations capital.


Highest adrenaline rush available without a prescription. No speical skills needed.
Details & Reservations: Great Canadian Bungee
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1119983_CAMPING-TETE-d-INDIEN-INDIAN-HEAD http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1119983_CAMPING-TETE-d-INDIEN-INDIAN-HEAD Campgrounds/RV Parks Quebec Fri, 23 May 2008 07:05:28 Camping at its best because "We Take Care of Our Campers"...at a quiet, peaceful, superclean RV and campground on the ocean by providing the best of information, where to go, and what to see. Centrally located between Gaspe town and Perce. - US $24 Per Night/Room
Camping at its best because "We Take Care of Our Campers"...at a quiet, peaceful, superclean RV and campground on the ocean by providing the best of information, where to go, and what to see. Centrally located between Gaspe town and Perce.


While here in the Gaspe Peninsula, there are two major places to visit. One is Forillon National Park with its great trails at the official end of the Appalachian Trail where you may meet black bear and moose. Nearby is a wonderful outdoor and museum exhibit of the MicMac Indian culture as well as the Gaspe Museum of history and art. Then going the other way from our campground you will find famous Perce town with its naturesculpted Perce Rock. Offshore is world famous Bonaventure Island, home to the second largest colony of Gannets in the world, largest in North America. We can arrange for your ferry tickets to see this astounding colony of birds. And don't forget that we can make you reservations at one of the finest restaurants in Eastern Canada, the Auberge le Coin du Banc with its special seafood treats. If you golf, ten miles away there is one of the most challenging 18 hole courses in Canada and we can make tee times for you. There is some of the best whale watching nearby and even from your own RV site!
Details & Reservations: CAMPING TETE d'INDIEN (INDIAN HEAD)
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025675_whale-watching-cruise http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025675_whale-watching-cruise Hotels & Resorts Quebec Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:12:00 The dynamic Montagnais community of Essipit invites you to live your passion for nature without any compromise in the confort of a luxurious condos, enjoy a whalewatching cruise. -
The dynamic Montagnais community of Essipit invites you to live your passion for nature without any compromise in the confort of a luxurious condos, enjoy a whalewatching cruise.



Details & Reservations: whalewatching cruise.
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022569_Les-Acres-Tranquilles-Tranquil-Acres http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022569_Les-Acres-Tranquilles-Tranquil-Acres Bed & Breakfasts Quebec Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 Picturesque farm located 0,3km off main highway, route 132. Friendly hosts, homecooking and an assortment of tourist friendly farm animals. Open all year, 23 day packages available from september 03 June 25. Pickup at local train or bus stop. -
Picturesque farm located 0,3km off main highway, route 132. Friendly hosts, homecooking and an assortment of tourist friendly farm animals. Open all year, 23 day packages available from september 03 June 25. Pickup at local train or bus stop.


Less than 100km from major attractions on the Gaspsie Perce Rock, Bolduc Museum, Historical Sites, Wildlife Reserve and Beaches.
Details & Reservations: Les Acres Tranquilles / Tranquil Acres
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022337_PaddleFoot-Natural-Adventures http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022337_PaddleFoot-Natural-Adventures Canoeing & Kayaking Quebec Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 Canada's Canoe Camping Specialists provide wilderness adventures for people of all ages. School groups, First Aid and Rescue courses, beginner to advanced level canoe and backpacking trips. The next level of tripping. -
Canada's Canoe Camping Specialists provide wilderness adventures for people of all ages. School groups, First Aid and Rescue courses, beginner to advanced level canoe and backpacking trips. The next level of tripping.



Details & Reservations: PaddleFoot Natural Adventures
RealAdventures | Quebec Canoeing & Kayaking

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024259_Canada-s-Interprovincial-Route http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024259_Canada-s-Interprovincial-Route Articles Quebec Sat, 07 Jul 2001 00:07:00 A tour of Canada's interprovincial cycling trail, located in the heart of the Upper Saint John River Valley. -
A tour of Canada's interprovincial cycling trail, located in the heart of the Upper Saint John River Valley.


By John M. Smith

Canada has an interprovincial cycling trail that is located in the heart of the Upper Saint John River Valley. The " Petit Temis Interprovincial Linear Park" links Rivieredu Loup (Quebec) and Edmunston (New Brunswick), and the 125 km. gravel trail takes the cyclist near several picturesque settlements located along the old railway line.

I recently had the opportunity to visit these two provinces and ride this magnificent trail, which is situated in an area of gently sloping hills and long valleys. Quebec Tourism helped me in this endeavor by providing me with accommodations in Cabano, a beautiful town located just off the Trans Canada Highway and on the shore of Lake Temiscouata. Cabano is right at the centre of the "Petit Temis Trail", and its former railway station became my base/residence. The "Auberge de la Gare" has been converted into an inn, with five rooms in addition to providing lodging, it also offers meals and tourist information many cyclists stop here for breakfast before beginning a day's ride. It so happened that proprietor Richard Belzile was bilingual, so he was a great help to me in providing information about the route.

The trail may be completed in either direction, but it is not level. The highest elevation is found near SaintHonore (almost 400 metres), so the cyclist will face a long, steady (but relatively "gentle") climb to this point. If you prefer to get this tougher section over with early, then I would recommend beginning your ride at RiviereduLoup. The trailhead can be found by taking 185 south of the city and following the signs to the access point at SaintAntonin (as the route has not yet been completed through Riviere duLoup itself). You will then climb for about 37 km. to SaintHonore and descend (for about 25 km.) into Cabano. The remainder of the trail (63 km.) is relatively level all the way to the New Brunswick border and to the southern terminus at Edmunston. As you arrive at Edmunston, you will find that a section of the rail line is still in place, so that the trail runs parallel to it (and has a very nice descent into the town!). You will also find a little section of paved trail as you end your ride. The Edmunston trailhead is located off Victoria St., near the marina and park.

The trail takes its name from its central feature, 40 km. long Lake Temiscouata. The Temiscouata Railway was popularly known as "Petit Temis". The history of the Temiscouata is presented in the "Musee du Temiscouata", in the village of NotreDame duLac.

The most scenic section of the ride is along Lake Temiscouata, from Cabano to Degalis. You will pass several beaches, particularly in the NotreDameduLac area. Another nice section of the route is in the SaintJacques area, cycling along the Madawaska River and by the New Brunswick Botanical Garden (stop and take a look at the beautiful floral displays here, with over 80,000 plants!). Yet another interesting ride (at SaintLouisdu Ha!Ha!) takes the cyclist right through a golf course! The trail is a birdwatcher's paradise, and also expect to see a lot of chipmunks as you cycle along. Other wildlife viewed could include rabbits, deer, and moose.

The trail would make a very nice two day ride, using Cabano as a stop along the route. If you plan to do a section of the trail as a loop, then you could ride the actual trail in one direction and the nearby Trans Canada Highway in the other (the road has a wide paved shoulder however, it also has lots of traffic and challenging hills!) the cyclist is never very far from the Trans Canada Highway, as the trail crosses it several times (by way of tunnels under the highway itself). It's also possible to get transported to/from Edmunston and then cycle one way for example, "le Cantonier" offers a transport all the way to the other end of the trail for $22.00 (contact le Cantonier at 116 rue Victoria, Edmunston, New Brunswick phone 5067357173). Since I was using Cabano as my base, I eventually rode the entire length of the trail in both directions!

The surface of the trail is a very hard packed gravel, which makes it accessible to all bicycles (not just for fat tire enthusiasts). I rode a section of the trail the morning after a rain, and the trail was still in excellent shape and an easy ride (not turned to mud!). The route is well signed (you will not get lost, and you will be kept informed about distances). Several "water stations" are found, offering cold well water (so that it's unnecessary to carry all your water). Many bike racks and picnic tables are located along the trail (and some of these rest stops even have access to beaches!) There are also several parking lots (for motor vehicles) at access points. Pedestrians and cyclists are found in abundance, but there are no motor vehicles allowed on this recreational trail (however, snowmobilers do use this route during the winter). Bikes may be rented at towns along the route.

The "Petit Temis Interprovincial Linear Park" is one of the sections of the Trans Canada Trail network that has been completed. It's also a demonstration of how two provinces can work together on a common goal. A commemorative archway indicates where the trail actually links the two provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick.
Details & Reservations: Canada's Interprovincial Route
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Details & Reservations: Montreal Public Transportation Map
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