Pointe-Verte Beach Park on the Gaspe Peninsula offers a rocky shoreline entry suitable for beginner snorkellers. This reef site features depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. The environment is typical of the Chaleur Bay area, where snorkellers may encounter a variety of temperate marine life and invertebrates common to the region. Conditions vary, with mild currents and potential hazards including surf, jellyfish, sea urchins, and entanglement risks. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1C in winter to 19C in August.

Atlas Park is a spring-fed flooded rock quarry located on the Gaspe Peninsula. This site serves as a training facility, featuring underwater platforms and sunken boats. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessible via both shore and boat entries. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines and potential low visibility. The environment supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and guided tours. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes.

Doucet Street Entry on the Gaspe Peninsula is a shore-access reef site offering varied underwater terrain. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 11 metres, with the site reaching up to 11 metres at high tide. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 5 and 8 metres and moderate currents. The site is suited for intermediate skill levels. Hazards include cold water, surf, and the presence of jellyfish. Parking is available at the site. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1°C in winter months to 19°C in August.

Arseneau Street Entry on the Gaspe Peninsula provides shore access to a rocky seabed. Located north of Camp Ectus, the site is suitable for beginners and offers a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1C in late winter to 19C in August. The shallow environment is well-suited for snorkelers exploring the rocky topography. Divers and snorkelers should be prepared for cold water conditions, as temperatures remain below 10C for much of the year, peaking only during the summer months.

Camp Ectus is a shore-entry reef site located on the Gaspe Peninsula in Chaleur Bay. This accessible location is suitable for beginners, offering shallow depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres with an average of 3 metres. The site is well-regarded for snorkelling, with typical sessions lasting around 30 minutes. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of the cold water temperatures, which fluctuate significantly throughout the year, and the presence of jellyfish. Parking is available at the end of the road, providing convenient access to the water. Conditions are generally mild, though the cold water requires appropriate thermal protection for extended periods in the bay.

Black Rock Shoreline, located on the Gaspe Peninsula near Grande-Anse, features dark, jagged reef-like structures. This shore entry site is suited for intermediate snorkellers. Conditions at the site vary, with water temperatures ranging from -1C in winter to 19C in August. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards, including strong currents, surf, and periods of low visibility. The site provides a distinct rocky topography compared to the surrounding sandy beaches of the region.

Grande-Anse Rock Formations, located on the Gaspe Peninsula, features unique wave-sculpted sandstone rock formations that provide a distinct underwater topography. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres and an average depth of 1 metre. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 3 and 10 metres. Due to the nature of the environment, low visibility is a potential hazard. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and changing rooms. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from below freezing in winter to 19C in August.

Pokeshaw Rock is a coastal snorkel site on the Gaspe Peninsula featuring a mix of sand and rocky outcrops. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for intermediate snorkellers. Depths range from 1 to 5 metres. Conditions vary, with water temperatures fluctuating between -1C and 19C throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential surf and sharp rocky structures in the area. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.