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Young humpback whale named « gouttelette» (water droplet) in action
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Humpback whale near Cap-Gaspé

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Tourist information

Anse-Blanchette. Photo by Queenton/Kellett Forillon National Park of Canada

The Parks Canada official site where you will find all information necessary to your trip planning.


office du tourisme et des congrès de Gaspé Office du tourisme et des congrès de Gaspé

Official tourist site of the town of Gaspé.


La route bleue de la Gaspésie La route bleue de la Gaspésie

The Route bleue de la Gaspésie is a 700 km-long waterway around the peninsula with more than 150 boat launches, rest and emergency areas, sanitary stations and must-see tourist attractions to answer the needs of kayak and boat enthusiasts.


Lodging

auberge internationale ForillonL'auberge Internationale Forillon

An inn located in the village of Cap-aux-Os, near the South entrance of Forillon National Park. Click here for package deals.


les petites maisons du parc Les petites maisons du parc

The petites maisons du parc are all-equiped cottages, with some offering a spectacular view of the Bay of Gaspé.

view from the Motel du Haut phare The Motel du Haut Phare

The Motel du Haut Phare provides view and access to one of the most beautiful sites in Québec, Forillon park. Click here for package deals.


camping griffon Camping Griffon

A camping site with a view on the St. Lawrence Gulf where you may also rent fully-equipped trailers. Located in the village of Anse-au-Griffon.


motel le noroit Motel le Noroît

The motel le Noroît, located in the village of Anse-au-Griffon, offers seaside rooms at a very competitive price.


camping des appalaches Camping des Appalaches

A camping located in Rivière-au-Renard. 117 sites in a natural setting that will charm you.


Activities

Kayak and seal by Sébastien Larose Cap Aventure

Visit Cap-Aventure's Web site for information on their guided kayak tours. A unique and safe experience.Click here for package deals.



quebec sporting Quebec Sporting

Gaspé offers world class Atlantic Salmon fishing at some of the best and most scenic rivers in Québec. Quebec Sporting can guide you in the practice of this exhilarating activity.


plongée forillon Plongée Forillon

Discover the underwater treasures of the Bay of Gaspé with the plongée Forillon crew. A fun and safe activity for the whole family.


Science and Research

baleinesendirect.net Whales On-line

The GREMM's site, a non-profit organization founded in 1985, dedicated to scientific research on the marine mammals of the St. Lawrence and education for the conservation of the marine environment.


Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS) Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS)

MICS is a non-profit research organization, founded in 1979 by Richard Sears, dedicated to ecological studies of marine mammals.



turtle Amphibia-Nature

Find out more about the Leatherback Sea Turtle and other species of sea turtles encountered in the Gulf and Estuary of St. Lawrence. You are invited to contact this research group to report all sightings of sea turtles in Québec.


Whale Photography

photo by Jacques Tournel Jacques Tournel, photographer

Mr. Jacques Tournel came aboard the Narval III on September 28 2005 and shot on that day many stunning images that he generously agreed to share with you on this site. Visit his pages here and here.


rorqual à bosse par Christian Chevalier Christian Chevalier, photographer

Mr. Christian Chevalier joined us for a cruise in July 2006. His website displays the amazing shots taken aboard the Narval III. 


photo by Oktay Kaya  Oktay Kaya, photographer

Mr Oktay Kaya is an animal photographer who frequently boards our vessel to capture images of the Bay of Gaspé whales. Witness his passion for whales by visiting his web site.