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Québec City to Percé via the Gaspé Peninsula: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 8-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.
8
days
795 km
distance
21.8 h
driving
37
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Gannet colony in full cry on Bonaventure Island and the Chic-Chocs open for hiking.
- Light day: day 8 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Before you go · check live details
This is a planning draft. Check these changing details for your dates before booking or travelling.
Some route advice is currently available in English.
- Check park dates, weather, trail and road conditions.
Confirm Sépaq and Parks Canada operating dates, access, admissions and live closures. Fog, wind, surf, wildlife measures and mountain weather can require a safer substitute.
Check source ↗ - Boat trips are optional; do not walk to Percé Rock.
Bonaventure Island, whale watching, sea kayaking and fishing trips require separately confirmed providers. Never walk to Percé Rock or beneath the cliffs; use legal public viewpoints and current park direction.
Check source ↗ - Confirm an insured car, fuel, Route 132 conditions and every overnight.
Confirm the insured car, fuel, signed parking and lodging through the peninsula. Recheck Québec 511 and keep every long road leg in daylight.
Check source ↗
Day 1 Québec City heritage day
- Transit
- 0h30
- Finish
- ~15:50
- Temperature
- 13.7°C–22.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 15.3h
09:00
Québec City public heritage circuit ville.quebec.qc.ca map ↗
Open on foot with a bounded public circuit through Old Québec.
50 min · Québec City heritage day · Confirm current admission where applicable
10:00
Experience soaring spires and golden stained glass glow.
50 min · Québec City heritage day
11:00
Spot the iconic turrets glowing against river sunsets.
50 min · Québec City heritage day
12:00
13:00
Admire neoclassical grandeur from bustling city views.
50 min · Québec City heritage day · free
14:00
14:50
Casse-Crêpe Breton cassecrepebreton.com map ↗
Inexpensive crepes with usually long lines of eager customers.
60 min · Québec City heritage day
open: 08:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Auberge Internationale de Quebec · Auberge de Jeunesse de la Paix
Day 2 Rimouski maritime day
- Transit
- 5h01
- Finish
- ~17:30
- Temperature
- 13.4°C–20.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.5h
13:25
Rimouski maritime heritage circuit shmp.qc.ca map ↗
Give the St Lawrence crossing story a full maritime-heritage day.
50 min · Rimouski maritime day · Confirm current admission where applicable
14:25
Musée régional de Rimouski museerimouski.qc.ca (french only) map ↗
Discover local history in an old stone church museum.
50 min · Rimouski maritime day
15:35
Step into one of Quebec’s oldest half-timbered houses.
50 min · Rimouski maritime day · Adults $6
open: June to October
16:40
Site historique maritime shmp.qc.ca map ↗
Explore a tall lighthouse and maritime museum by the sea.
50 min · Rimouski maritime day
Overnight here
e.g. Gouverneur Hotel Rimouski · Hôtel Rimouski
Day 3 Bic coastal day
- Transit
- 2h17
- Finish
- ~15:25
- Temperature
- 13.4°C–20.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.5h
09:40
11:45
Canyon de la Porte de l'Enfer canyonportesenfer.qc.ca map ↗
Marvel at a dramatic mountain canyon’s rugged beauty.
50 min · Bic coastal day
12:50
14:35
Empress of Ireland Museum shmp.qc.ca
Learn about a tragic shipwreck in a poignant museum.
50 min · Bic coastal day · C$9/person (museum), or C$14.75/person to tour the museum, lighthouse and the RMCS Onondaga (1967-2000) submarine. (price listed 2000)
Overnight here
Day 4 Gaspésie National Park day
- Transit
- 3h42
- Finish
- ~17:00
- Temperature
- 12.3°C–20.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.6h
12:20
13:25
Exploramer exploramer.qc.ca
Discover aquatic life in a vibrant aquarium on the Saint-Lawrence River.
50 min · Gaspésie National Park day · Park aquarium & museum: adult $18, student $15, youth (6-17) $12, child (5 and under) free, family (2 adults and 2 children under 17) $45
open: Jun-Sep: daily 09:00-17:00
14:30
La Martre Lighthouse lighthousefriends.com
Admire a rare Fresnel lens in this historic lighthouse.
50 min · Gaspésie National Park day
open: Jun-Sep: 09:00-17:00
16:00
Littoral Bistro Gourmand littoralbistro.com
Relish above-average Quebec bistro fare with full bar service.
60 min · Gaspésie National Park day · $20-40 for an entree
open: Sun Mon closed, Tue-Sat 16:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Augerge Festive Sea Shack · Auberge du Vieux Faubourg
Day 5 Forillon National Park day
- Transit
- 5h17
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 13.9°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.6h
13:25
Forillon National Park public circuit parks.canada.ca map ↗
Give Forillon a full public day within current gates, weather and service dates.
50 min · Forillon National Park day · Confirm current admission where applicable
14:35
Le Boutillier Manor Socio-Cultural Centre manoirleboutillier.ca map ↗
Tour a historic timber-framed manor led by costumed guides.
50 min · Forillon National Park day · $8; seniors and students with ID $6, children under 11 free, $18 for families of two adults and two children
open: Daily 9AM-5PM, mid-Jun through mid-Oct
16:00
16:50
La Baleinier facebook.com map ↗
Indulge in perfectly prepared seafood, especially lobster, in a quaint spot.
60 min · Forillon National Park day · $15-30
open: Daily 8AM-9:30PM
Overnight here
e.g. Auberge le Caribou · Chalets et Motel au Gaspésien
Day 6 Gaspé heritage day
- Transit
- 1h55
- Finish
- ~17:15
- Temperature
- 13.9°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.6h
10:10
Gaspé public heritage circuit museedelagaspesie.ca map ↗
Read Gaspé’s layered coastal history through public heritage.
50 min · Gaspé heritage day · Confirm current admission where applicable
11:10
Gaspé, Birthplace of Canada tourisme-gaspesie.com map ↗
Step into a living-history village depicting Gaspé life around 1900.
50 min · Gaspé heritage day
open: Wed 9:30AM-6PM, all other days 10:30AM-6PM, late Jun through mid-Sept
12:10
Gaspé Regional Museum en.museedelagaspesie.ca map ↗
Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of the Gaspé region.
50 min · Gaspé heritage day · Museum entry $11, students (18+ with school ID) and seniors (65+) $9.25, children (6-17) $5.25, children 5 and under free. Virtual-reality film is $6.50 per person. Discounts available for admission to both museum and film and to families; see website for detailed price breakdown
open: Jun-Oct daily 9AM-5PM; Nov-May Wed-Fri 10AM-5PM & Sat-Sun 12:30PM-5PM
13:10
14:25
Our Lady of Pointe-Navarre Shrine diocesegaspe.org map ↗
Experience serene tranquility in a historic church surrounded by nature.
50 min · Gaspé heritage day
open: Church open daily 8AM-7PM; gift shop Mon-Sat 9AM-4:30P & Sun 1PM-4PM
15:25
Gespeg Mi'kmaq Interpretive Site micmacgespeg.ca map ↗
Discover centuries of Mi’kmaq culture and history on the peninsula.
50 min · Gaspé heritage day · $11, seniors (65+) $9.50, children 7-15 and students with ID $8.50, children 6 and under free, $32 for families of two adults and two children
open: Daily 9AM-5PM, mid-Jun through mid-Oct
16:15
La Banquise facebook.com map ↗
Enjoy classic comfort food with a view of the bay in a retro setting.
60 min · Gaspé heritage day · $10-20
open: Sun-Wed 11AM-8PM, Thu-Sat 11AM-9PM, Mar-Sep
Overnight here
e.g. Hôtel des Commandants · Hôtel Plante
Day 7 Percé public coast day
- Transit
- 2h57
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–19.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.5h
10:40
11:40
Le Chafaud Museum museelechafaud.com map ↗
Art inspired by Percé’s scenic landscape.
50 min · Percé public coast day
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
12:40
13:40
15:00
Historic L'Anse-à-Beaufils General Store magasinhistorique.com map ↗
Old shop displays vintage goods and tools.
50 min · Percé public coast day · $6, children under 7 free
open: Daily 10:00-17:00, mid-Jun through late Sept or early Oct, limited off-season hours
16:20
Overnight here
e.g. Auberge les Trois Soeurs · Hôtel Fleur de Lys
Day 8 Percé heritage day
- Transit
- 0h11
- Finish
- ~10:05
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–19.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 15.5h
09:15
Percé public heritage circuit tourisme-gaspesie.com map ↗
Close in Percé with village and fishing-coast heritage on land.
50 min · Percé heritage day · Confirm current admission where applicable
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.
Sources (13)
- Québec City public heritage circuit — ville.quebec.qc.caOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Quebec CityCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Rimouski maritime heritage circuit — shmp.qc.caOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — RimouskiCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Bic public coastal circuit — sepaq.comOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Gaspésie National Park public circuit — sepaq.comOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Sainte-Anne-des-MontsCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Forillon National Park public circuit — parks.canada.caOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — GaspéCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Gaspé public heritage circuit — museedelagaspesie.caOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Percé legal public-coast circuit — sepaq.comOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — PercéCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Percé public heritage circuit — tourisme-gaspesie.comOfficial public source; original paraphrase