Project Road Trip to Gaspé
A road trip from Longueuil to Gaspé and back, focused on collecting field recordings and capturing wildlife and landscapes in some of Quebec’s most scenic regions. Video footage and audio will be published from key locations along the route. This itinerary is tailored for early morning and golden hour photography. Note: the ferry to Île Bonaventure begins service on June 1.
Last changed on 2025-05-12
Route
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Stops & Itinerary
- May 24 – Longueuil → Saint-Fabien (~520 km)
- Early departure (6–7 AM) to arrive mid-afternoon
- Evening golden hour photography at Parc du Bic
- May 25 – Parc national du Bic
- Full day exploring trails and coves
- Wildlife photography in early morning
- Landscape and coastal photography in the evening
- May 26 – Saint-Fabien → Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (~215 km via Route 132)
- Depart around 9 AM
- Slow scenic drive with optional photo stops
- Arrive mid-afternoon, light photography near town
- May 27 – Day trip to Parc national de la Gaspésie (~100 km round-trip)
- Early departure (~7 AM)
- Short hike focused on landscape photography
- Return to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts in the evening
- May 28 – Sainte-Anne-des-Monts → Gaspé (~215 km via Route 132)
- Depart late morning (~10 AM)
- Drive slowly along the coast with photo stops
- Arrive in Gaspé late afternoon
- May 29 – Forillon National Park
- Full-day hike to Cap-Gaspé
- Early start for wildlife and landscape photography
- May 30 – Gaspé town and surrounding area
- Relaxed photography day (harbors, viewpoints, townscape)
- May 31 – Gaspé → Percé (~75 km)
- Depart mid-morning (~10 AM), arrive around noon
- Afternoon photography of Percé Rock and shoreline
- June 1 – Île Bonaventure day trip
- Bird and cliff photography (puffins, gannets)
- Moderate hiking on the island
- June 2 – Percé region
- Optional activities: Mont Sainte-Anne hike, GeoPark suspension bridge, boat tour
- June 3 – Percé → Carleton-sur-Mer (~215 km)
- Depart mid-morning (~10 AM)
- Coastal drive and beach photography in evening
- June 4 – Carleton-sur-Mer → Rimouski or Saint-Fabien (~330 km via Route 132)
- Full-day scenic drive through Matapédia Valley
- Final photo stops along rivers, lakes, and hills
- June 5 – Rimouski/Saint-Fabien → Longueuil (~520 km)
- Direct drive home without scenic stops
Stay Connected
We will be live streaming our journey on YouTube and Facebook. Here are the platforms where you can subscribe if you’d like to accompany us on this adventure.