Les Îlets, located on the Gaspé Peninsula, is a shore-access reef site suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers. The site features rocky islets where a short swim from the shore leads to the north face. Divers should be prepared for cold water conditions, with temperatures ranging from -1C to 15C, and a dry suit is recommended. The site is subject to moderate currents, which can be a hazard. Facilities available at the location include parking, toilets, and showers. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish and invertebrates typical of the region.

Plage de Sainte-Félicité, located within the Parc Isabelle Boulay on the Gaspé Peninsula, offers a shore-entry snorkeling experience over a reef environment. The site is best accessed at low tide to explore tide pools, as the open water conditions are frequently affected by strong currents and surf. Depths are shallow, averaging 1 metre with a maximum of 2 metres. Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres, though water temperatures remain cold, typically hovering around 4 degrees Celsius. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe.

Plage du Parc des Îles is a shallow artificial reef site located on the Gaspé Peninsula in Matane. The site features river-fed waters with an average depth of two metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from two to five metres. The water temperature is cold, peaking at 14°C in summer, and requires thermal protection. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Shore access is available, supported by facilities including parking, showers, and equipment rental.

Matane-sur-Mer Beach is a long, pebbly shoreline situated west of the Matane River mouth on the Gaspé Peninsula. Snorkeling is possible in the shallow, calmer areas near the shore, with depths typically ranging between 1 and 3 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though conditions are challenging due to very cold water temperatures, which rarely exceed 15°C, and low visibility of 1 to 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of hazards including surf, rip currents, and sea urchins. Access is via the shore, with parking facilities available nearby. Typical sessions last around 30 minutes.

Rocher Cap-Chat is a reef site located on the Gaspé Peninsula, defined by the cat-shaped rock formation for which the town is named. Snorkellers can explore rocky ledges and kelp forests accessible directly from the shoreline trails near the lighthouse. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres and an average depth of 3 metres. Currents are generally mild. Due to water temperatures ranging from -1C to 15C, thermal protection is necessary for all in-water activities. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, and boat charter services.

Cap-Chat River (Salmon Pools) offers a freshwater experience in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada. The site consists of river pools accessible via shore entry, suitable for intermediate divers and snorkelers. Conditions vary, with water temperatures ranging from -1C in winter to 15C in summer. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, overhead environments, and strong currents. The site features mild currents and provides comprehensive facilities, including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Guided tours are available to assist with navigating the river environment.

Barge is a shallow shore-entry site located on the Gaspé Peninsula, offering depths between 1 and 3 metres. This site is suitable for beginners looking to gain experience in cold-water conditions, though a drysuit is essential due to water temperatures ranging from -1 to 15 degrees Celsius. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres. A moderate current is present, so planning dives to swim against the current first is recommended. As a shallow environment, it provides a practical setting for buoyancy practice. Always check local conditions and facility availability before arrival, as amenities vary by season.

Plage de la halte routière de Cap-Chat offers a shore entry point where the Cap-Chat River meets the St. Lawrence Estuary. This site features a brackish environment resulting from the mixing of fresh and salt water. Snorkellers can observe small crustaceans and hardy plant life in the shallows. The site is suitable for beginners, though water temperatures remain cool throughout the year, ranging from -1C to 15C. Facilities at the location include parking and toilets. Due to the cold water, appropriate thermal protection is required for all in-water activities.