The coast of Gaspe, photographed by tourists in the summer, sometimes seems to be sleeping in the middle of winter. Thanks to CEGEP and many service centers, Gaspe is still alive.
The city of Gaspé covers an area of more than 1,300 km2, including the cliffs of the Forillon National Park, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Quebec. The park is closed in winter, but there are a few trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and fatbiking in the mountains and along the coast, especially in La Taiga in Gaspé Bay.
The former L’Anse-au-Griffon cold store, the cultural center of Le Griffon, offers free snowshoe rental. On weekends, the Café de l’Anse serves meals, including a hearty lunch. A site on the way not to miss is the stunning lighthouse of Cap des Rosiers.
Au le Pin bakery, open from Wednesday to Saturday during the cold season, offers small pizzas for lunch, soups of the day, and great desserts (such as sugar and maple pie, sea buckthorn cheesecake, and more). The bread and croissants also look very good. Ideal for breakfast on the go with coffee.
Café des Artistes on the same street in winter, open until 3pm. You can have lunch in Surrey Vienna or dine on a bagel with smoked salmon and dine on a very nutritious sandwich served with soup and coffee of the day.