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Daytime

Quiet mornings at the old harbour

Beat the crowds by arriving the moment the historic warehouse opens, enjoying the quiet before the day’s visitors fill the harbour.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 11:00

    Le Griffon Cultural Centre

    Walk into Le Griffon Cultural Centre as it opens at 11 AM. The clapboard building is quietest then, giving you space to explore the Claude Côté Gallery and Workshop without the bustle.

  2. 11:45

    Le Griffon Cultural Centre

    Sit at the seaside café inside the same building. Order local seafood and watch the harbour activity build. It is the perfect spot to digest your thoughts and the meal.

  3. 12:15

    Le Griffon Cultural Centre

    Stroll through the boutique selling handmade Gaspesian souvenirs before heading out. The breeze from the harbour makes the walk back to town pleasant.

Local tip

The centre opens at 11 AM on weekdays. Arriving right at opening ensures you have the gallery and café to yourself.

Check before you go

  • Le Griffon Cultural Centre is open Mon & Wed-Fri 11AM-9PM and Sat Sun 8AM-9PM from late Jun through late Oct.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gaspé (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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