Petite Tourelle is a natural monolith rising from the sea off the Gaspé Peninsula. This rocky outcrop provides a vertical substrate for marine life, featuring surrounding kelp forests and rocky crevices. Snorkellers can explore the structure from the shore, though conditions vary significantly due to the cold water temperatures, which range from -1C in winter to 15C during the summer months. Given the environment and the nature of the entry, this site is best suited for intermediate snorkellers. The site offers a unique opportunity to observe the local marine habitat in a rugged coastal setting.

Exploramer, located on the Gaspé Peninsula near Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, offers a unique shore-based snorkelling experience focused on the St. Lawrence nursery ecosystem. The site features both natural reef and artificial reef structures, with depths typically ranging from 1 to 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 2 and 5 metres. The water temperature fluctuates significantly throughout the year, peaking at 15C in July and August. This site is suitable for beginners, though participants should be aware of potential jellyfish and low visibility conditions. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, and a cafe to support visitors during their 120-minute sessions.

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.

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.

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.

Grande Fosse is a river pool located south of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts within the Parc national de la Gaspésie. This site is a drift snorkel location suited for intermediate snorkellers. Entry is from the shore, and participants should be prepared for moderate currents and cold water temperatures, which range from -1C in winter to 15C in July and August. The site is known for its deep pools that serve as resting areas for fish during their upstream migration. Due to the cold water conditions, appropriate thermal protection is required for all in-water activities.

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.

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.