Bas-Saint-Laurent district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Matane

Matane is a town in Bas-Saint-Laurent district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 14,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls, 11 churches and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Phare de Matane (4 km), Lac Matapédia (40 km) and Val d'Irène Weather Radar (49 km).

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Matane, Quebec
Matane, Bas-Saint-Laurent district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Matane at a glance

Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 14,812
Coordinates
48.8286° N, 67.5220° W
Places within 50 km
64 (3 must-see)
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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Matane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matane: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matane

163 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Lac à Poirier (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Matane

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Chute à Ti-Mé (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Matane

17 churches within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Église de Sainte-Paule (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Matane

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Petite île du Diable (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Matane

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Phare de Matane (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Matane

10 parks within 100 km of Matane. The closest is Parc Au Tournant-de-la-Rivière (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Matane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matane
  2. 4 km Phare de Matane · beach, Bas-Saint-Laurent
  3. 16 km Chute à Ti-Mé · waterfall, Bas-Saint-Laurent
  4. 5 km Lac Gendron · lake, Bas-Saint-Laurent
  5. 10 km Lac Malfait · lake, Bas-Saint-Laurent
  6. 2 km Lac à Poirier · lake, Bas-Saint-Laurent
  7. 16 km Back to Matane

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From travellers near Matane

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How to reach Matane

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27163Lac à Poirier (16 km)
    Waterfalls636Chute à Ti-Mé (16 km)
    Churches1117Église de Sainte-Paule (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves417Petite île du Diable (36 km)
    Beaches & coast512Phare de Matane (4 km)
    Parks210Parc Au Tournant-de-la-Rivière (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Matane Wildlife Reserve (34 km)
    Museums16Ancienne Gare de Sayabec (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Mont Blanc (59 km)
    Caves25Caverne du Cap à la Baleine (26 km)
    Other attractions25Marina Val-Brillant (41 km)
    Forts & heritage22Calvaire du Cimetière J.-C.-Saindon (39 km)

    Matane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matane?

    Phare de Matane (beach, about 4 km), Chute à Ti-Mé (waterfall, about 16 km), Lac à Poirier (lake, about 16 km), Lac Gendron (lake, about 17 km), Lac Malfait (lake, about 17 km), Barrage Aux Canards (dam, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Matane?

    64 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls, 11 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Matane?

    Lac à Poirier, about 16 km by road; Lac Gendron (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Matane?

    Chute à Ti-Mé, about 16 km by road; Chute de la Grotte-des-Fées (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matane?

    Église de Sainte-Paule, about 24 km by road; Presbytère de Saint-Damase (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matane?

    Start in Matane, visit Phare de Matane, then Chute à Ti-Mé, then Lac Gendron, then Lac Malfait, then Lac à Poirier, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matane?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Matane

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