Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region | Québec métiers d'avenir

DISCOVER GASPÉSIE–ÎLES-DE-LA-MADELEINE

Located at the eastern-most point of Québec and recognized internationally for its beautiful landscapes, beaches and picturesque villages, this maritime region is a peninsula with an economy based largely on renewable energy, tourism, fishing and forestry.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

The world-renowned Percé Rock is a tourism icon of Québec forged by time and the sea.

Reford Gardens, for its incredible works of horticultural art.

Gaspésie national park (Parc national de la Gaspésie), Forillon National Park of Canada and Miguasha national park (Parc national de Miguasha) are known for their breathtaking views from mountaintops overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the many activities available year-round.

At the Musée de la Mer you will discover the maritime history (fishing, shipwrecks, etc.) of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago.

SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Intercity transport

Nearby airports

Settlement and integration services

FACTS AND FIGURES

Population : 92,000

Land area : 20,000 km²

Unemployment rate : 11.7% (2017)

Major cities and towns :

An 8-hour drive from Québec City and 10 hours from Montréal

Key industries :

Agriculture
Fishing
Forestry
Wind power
Marine product processing
Marine biotechnology
Health and nature tourism

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The world-renowned Percé Rock is a tourism icon of Québec forged by time and the sea.

Reford Gardens, for its incredible works of horticultural art.

Gaspésie national park (Parc national de la Gaspésie), Forillon National Park of Canada and Miguasha national park (Parc national de Miguasha) are known for their breathtaking views from mountaintops overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the many activities available year-round.

At the Musée de la Mer you will discover the maritime history (fishing, shipwrecks, etc.) of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago.