A sweet little city on the Gaspé Peninsula that offers outdoor attractions and plenty of amenities.
This small town where the Bonaventure River meets the Baie des Chaleurs offers a range of cultural and recreational activities, including the Quebec Acadian Museum, the Bioparc de la Gaspésie (a small zoo with an impressive collection of animals), a historic lighthouse, and lots of restaurants (including several specializing in Acadian cuisine). All around Bonaventure are amazing hikes to waterfalls and areas of great natural beauty to explore, and many private and municipal campgrounds dot the area. Bonaventure makes an excellent stop as part of your Gaspé Peninsula road trip itinerary.
Like many of the towns and cities on the Gaspé Peninsula, tourism is the lifeblood of Bonaventure so visiting outside of the high season (June to October) you’ll find that many attractions and restaurants are closed. In July and August, the weather is glorious, but the town will be very busy (and the municipal campsite is likely to be booked out). Visiting in June or towards early fall will be much quieter but still offer everything you want to experience.