La Comptonie Voyageuse offers two unique stays near Forillon National Park :
Forest Lodge
Housed in a self-built building with wood from the land, this agro-forestry cottage combines comfort, authenticity and a warm atmosphere. With its natural materials, well-equipped spaces and welcoming atmosphere, it is ideal for a relaxing stay as a couple, with family or friends.
Open all year round
Tiny House
A former hunting camp refurbished into an off-grid tiny house, this accommodation focuses on simplicity, calm and immersion in the forest. Its intimate format, its operation without electricity and its rustic spirit make it the perfect place to unwind and fully enjoy a different nature stay.
Open from May 1st to Nov. 1st
Our lodgings are located on the Gaspé Peninsula, a mountainous region in eastern Quebec, Canada.
Our village, Douglastown, is about 1000 km from Montreal.
A countryside full of nature and ever-changing views – whether they be of mountains, rivers or the sea – Gaspesie, translated as “land’s end” from miq maq ‘’Gespeg’’, will not leave you ‘untouched’!
The area has a one-of-a-kind appeal and occupies a special place in, even, the hearts of Quebecers, themselves! It boasts of being home to more than two-thirds of Quebec’s peaks, over 1,000 meters in height.
Its 21,000 km² (two thirds the size of Belgium) are populated by less than 90,000 inhabitants and 94% of its territory is occupied by a diverse forest. Balsam Fir is the dominant species. It is mainly conifers that occupy the center of the peninsula; while on the coastline, you will find a mixed forest (Balsam Fir-Yellow Birch) and hardwood (Maple and Yellow Birch). The Alpine floor is covered by shrub Tundra and, at the highest peaks, herbaceous Tundra.Thirty mammals of all sizes meet in these magnificent forests. You may see Black Bears, Moose, White-Tailed Deer, Lynx, Coyotes and, if you’re lucky, a Cougar. At peak level, you will find Reindeer.
We are a family who immigrated from Ardenne, Belgium and have been in Gaspé since 2005.
We live as much as possible from what the Earth gives us, we raise our own livestock, produce our own dairy products, and cultivate our own vegetable garden.
We want to raise our children “with” Nature in order to open their eyes to what is important. We also want them to be as independent as possible by teaching them about farming, cooking, picking wild plants, self-construction and personal development. We reject this capitalist system which is blind to everything, except short term profit and the Holy Economic Growth.
We have created an artisanal foraging company that you can discover here: : WildGaspe.
It would be our pleasure to share with you our knowledge of the flavours of the Forest and the Sea.
You can also visit our family farm and its animals: various poultry, rabbits, cows, pigs, as well as our Pyrenean Mountain dogs, faithful guardians of the herds.
What our guests say
Things to do in Douglastown, QC
- Ideas for visits to the Gaspé region -
Spring-Summer-Autumn Activities
Fishing
We are 5 minutes from Gaspe Bay and the St. John River; 15 minutes from the York River, and 20 minutes from the Dartmouth.
www.saumongaspe.com
Sports activities
Douglastown beach is 5 minutes from the lodge!
The beach is sandy and there is a beautiful panorama of Forillon National Park.
Kayak, canyoning…
www.avolo.qc.ca
www.griffonaventure.com
Diving
www.plongeeforillon.com
Mountain Bike and Cycle Path
www.routeverte.com
Naturalist activities
We have cleared a few trails on our property. They allow you to discover the forest around us (trees, plants, fruits and mushrooms,etc.) and some of their dining guests (squirrels, partridges, hares, chipmunks, porcupines, etc.)! The trails are safe and can be accessed directly from the lodge.
Trek/Hiking
International Appalachian Trail
Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park
Forillon National Park of Canada
Gaspésie National Park
www.tourisme-gaspesie.com
Whale Watching
www.baleines-forillon.com
Observation of seals
www.plongeeforillon.com
Events
www.musiqueduboutdumonde.com
Places to go
Le Musée de la Gaspésie, à Gaspé
La Microbrasserie Pit Caribou, à L’Anse-À-Beaufils
Brasserie Auval, à Val d’Espoir
La distillerie La Société Secrète, à Cap-d’Espoir
To provide you with good local products, the Marché des Saveurs Gaspésiennes!
Winter Activities
Snowshoes are available and walking trails are accessible from our property! An ice rink is located near the village church.
Alpine Skiing
www.montbechervaise.ca
www.skichicchocs.com
Cross-Country Skiing
www.tourisme-gaspesie.com
Club de ski les éclairs
If you love astronomy, our site is the perfect place to practice your passion! We have a space devoid of light pollution.
And the northern lights are not rare …