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Matane, Quebec

Matane is a town on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Matane River. The town is the seat for the La Matanie Regional County Municipality.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Matane Airport (YME).

History

Matane is a town on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Matane River. The town is the seat for the La Matanie Regional County Municipality.

Where to stay

2680 Rte 132 Est, Saint-Ulric, Quebec G0J 3H0, Canada · lesstudiosdelamer.com
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150 Rte Louis Félix Dionne, Matane, QC G4W 0E6, Canada · campingmatane.com
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2345 Av. du Phare O, Matane, QC G0J 3H0, Canada · facebook.com
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1550 Av. du Phare O, Matane, QC G4W 3M6, Canada · choicehotels.com
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250 Av. du Phare E, Matane, QC G4W 0B1, Canada · riotel.com
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210 Rue du Barachois, Matane, QC G4W 3N4, Canada · riotel.com
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29 Av. Desjardins, Matane, QC G4W 2Y5, Canada
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1032 Av. du Phare O, Matane, QC G4W 3M6, Canada · motellamarina.com
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1681 Av. du Phare O, Matane, QC G4W 3M6, Canada · leportagematane.com
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1310 Rue de Matane sur Mer, Matane, QC G4W 3M6, Canada · hotelbelleplage.com
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632 Av. du Phare E, Matane, QC G4W 1B1, Canada · motellecampagnard.com
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1600 Av. du Phare O, Matane, QC G4W 3M6, Canada · lavigie.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 781 Avenue du Phare Ouest · subway.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 250 Avenue du Phare Est · restocargo.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 81 Avenue Jacques-Cartier
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Barbecue, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 695 Avenue du Phare Ouest
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · boulangerietoujoursdimanche.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 701 Avenue du Phare Ouest
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Friture, Fast Food · Friture fast food
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1310 Rue de Matane sur Me, Matane
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Matane Airport (YME) 5.7 km to the centre
Matane, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Aerodrome 79 km to the centre
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC, CA
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Getting there by ferry

Matane
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
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Traverse Matane–Godbout
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
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Godbout -> Matane
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
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Matane -> Godbout
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
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Traverse Matane–Baie-Comeau
Ferry route
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Baie-Comeau -> Matane
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
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Matane -> Baie-Comeau
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
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Cogema Rail Ferry - Matane-Baie-Comeau
Ferry route · Cogema (CN)
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Cogema Rail Ferry - Matane-Sept-Îles
Ferry route · Cogema (CN)
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Matane Airport (YME); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Matane, 3.2 km); routes include Traverse Matane–Godbout, Godbout -> Matane, Matane -> Godbout.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matane, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach