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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.

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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Aerodrome 79 km to the centre
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

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

Where things are

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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