Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Cap-Chat

Cap-Chat is a town in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 1,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Phare de Pointe-des-Monts (70 km), Île Aux Œufs (86 km) and Phare de Matane (86 km).

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Cap-Chat, Quebec
Cap-Chat, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cap-Chat at a glance

Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 1,466
Coordinates
49.0974° N, 66.6851° W
Places within 50 km
40
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Cap-Chat

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cap-Chat

134 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Lac Keable (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Cap-Chat

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Chute de la Petite Rivière (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cap-Chat

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Mont Logan (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cap-Chat

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Réserve Faunique de la Rivière-Sainte-Anne (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cap-Chat

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Petite Rivière Cap-Chat (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cap-Chat

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cap-Chat. The closest is Cap Chat (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cap-Chat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cap-Chat
  2. 5 km Cap Chat · beach, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  3. 7 km Lac Keable · lake, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  4. 3 km Petite Rivière Cap-Chat · river spot, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  5. 2 km Lac Pelchat · lake, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  6. 8 km Lac à Jos-Richard · lake, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  7. 8 km Back to Cap-Chat

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How to reach Cap-Chat

    All places near Cap-Chat by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cap-Chat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14134Lac Keable (5 km)
    Waterfalls1123Chute de la Petite Rivière (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Mont Logan (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Réserve Faunique de la Rivière-Sainte-Anne (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves19Petite Rivière Cap-Chat (8 km)
    Beaches & coast58Cap Chat (5 km)
    Museums12Exploramer (19 km)
    Other attractions11La Martre Lighthouse (49 km)
    Caves01Caverne du Cap à la Baleine (59 km)
    Churches01Église de Sainte-Paule (100 km)

    Cap-Chat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cap-Chat?

    Cap Chat (beach, about 5 km), Lac Keable (lake, about 5 km), Lac Pelchat (lake, about 7 km), Lac à Jos-Richard (lake, about 8 km), Petite Rivière Cap-Chat (river spot, about 8 km), Chute de la Petite Rivière (waterfall, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cap-Chat?

    40 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cap-Chat?

    Lac Keable, about 5 km by road; Lac Pelchat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cap-Chat?

    Chute de la Petite Rivière, about 12 km by road; Le Saut (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cap-Chat?

    Mont Logan, about 29 km by road; Mont Jean-Yves-Bérubé (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cap-Chat?

    Start in Cap-Chat, visit Cap Chat, then Lac Keable, then Petite Rivière Cap-Chat, then Lac Pelchat, then Lac à Jos-Richard, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cap-Chat?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Cap-Chat

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cap-Chat’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cap-Chat on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.