The Gaspe Peninsula (Gaspesie), is located on the eastern tip of the province of Quebec, north of New Brunswick. It is mostly a coastal region being surrounded by the St. Lawrence estuary and gulf as well as by the Bay of Chaleur. The Gaspe Peninsula is 560 km from Montreal and 340 km from Quebec City by road.

Located on the northwest side of the peninsula, this region is often referred to as the entrance of the Gaspesie region since it is the actual starting point for visitors coming from Montreal or Quebec City.

The Coast spreads along the St. Lawrence estuary and includes charming areas such as Mitis or Matanie. Leave Hwy 132 to get to various charming municipalities filled with historical houses.

Renowned attractions of the region : the village of Metis-sur-Mer (popular vacation spot), wind generator plant in Saint-Ulric, the city of Matane where you can watch salmon anglers during the season, many covered bridges on Hwy 195 south of Matane, and Les Mechins with its impressive shipyard.