Hotels in Matane, Quebec

A little about Matane...

Matane is a city on the Gaspé Peninsula on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Matane River. The city is the seat for the Matane Regional County Municipality.

There is a ferry service which crosses the river to Baie-Comeau and Godbout on the north shore.

The Matane area is known for its shrimps.

The region of Matane is bordered by the St. Lawrence River and crossed by the Matane River, making its natural heritage exceptional and its landscape beautiful. Thanks to its geographical location, this region has a dynamic maritime activity, a rich heritage and a very active cultural life. In fact, more than 30 cultural organisations can be found there, and many volunteers are involved in various activities.

Inhabitants of the region of Matane benefit from an environment based in wide-open spaces. The region spreads out to the confluent of the Matane River and the St. Lawrence River, who add much rhythm and life.

Few industrial cities similar to Matane can offer their citizens salmon fishing downtown, sailing only a few minutes away, golf at 5 minutes, downhill skiing at 10 minutes and snowmobiling at 20 minutes, not to mention trout fishing, as well as moose, deer or black bear hunting less than 45 minutes from home.

The Service des loisirs, de la culture et de la vie communautaire (recreation, culture and community life services), in cooperation with its many partners (organizations and associations), proposes a diverse program of fitness, betterment or entertainment activities. The different sites and the municipal facilities such as the pool, the Centre sportif Alain-Côté, the Centre de ski Mont-Castor and the golf club are readily accessible and loaded with possibilities.

Whether you like long walks along the sea or in the forest, fishing, hunting, sailing, golfing, skiing or snowmobiling, everything is within reach in the region!

Painting, watercolor and drawing classes are offered to budding artists and to professional artists in the region of Matane. It is also possible to further your knowledge of different artistic mediums or to learn new ones.