Introducing Matane
Matane is a commercial fishing port famous for its shrimp. While it’s hardly the peninsula’s prettiest town, it is popular for salmon fishing and for sampling local hauls in the markets and restaurants.
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The tourist office (418-562-1065; 968 Ave du Phare Ouest; 9am-6pm Jun & Sep, to 9pm Jul & Aug) is based in a lighthouse alongside a maritime museum.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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Driving west along the St Lawrence...when to switch from South to North?
by evilproofer 28 July 2010
Hi folks! A friend and I will be driving this September from Gaspe/Perce westward along the St Lawrence to Quebec City. We're open to…
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Re: Quebec itinerary - practical?
by morlane 22 June 2008
Hello! My question is, why Sept-Iles? Unless you know somebody there, it seems to me that is is an awful long road for not so much, sight…
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ATM Machines in Quebec cities and countryside
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Thanks (again) for taking the time to respond Saskja. Our bank cards have neither of those symbols but do have Cirrus and Maestro logos.…
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