🇨🇦 Gaspé, Canada
La Maison William Wakeham
📍 186, Rue de la Reine, Gaspé, G4X 1T6
Your stay — La Maison William Wakeham
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The Property — La Maison William Wakeham
La Maison William Wakeham sits in a quiet residential street, a converted early-20th-century house with high ceilings, original woodwork, and a modest front porch. The lobby is more like a parlour – sturdy furniture, local landscape prints, and a faint smell of pine. It suits independent travellers who want straightforward accommodation with a sense of place, not a resort or a chain. You're paying for character, cleanliness, and a proper base to explore the Gaspé Peninsula; don't expect a fitness centre or a swimming pool.
Chronicles of Gaspé
Gaspé was the site of Jacques Cartier's first landing in 1534, though permanent European settlement only took hold in the 18th century with British and Acadian arrivals. For much of the 19th century, it was a cod-fishing and timber port, and its architecture still reflects that utilitarian past: wood-frame houses with steep roofs, a few stone municipal buildings, and the prominent St. Albert's Cathedral built from local granite. Today Gaspé is a service hub for the eastern Gaspé Peninsula, its economy balanced between fishing, tourism, and light administration. Culturally, it's proudly Quebecois, with a strong lean toward the maritime and wilderness identity that defines the region.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gaspé guide →Best months
July and August offer the most reliable weather—average highs around 20°C, low rainfall—and full access to whale-watching, hiking, and the Forillon National Park trails. September works too, with milder crowds and the Gaspé Salmon Festival.
Peak / festival surge
July and especially August are peak; the Canada Day long weekend and the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde (early August) drive occupancy. Hotel prices for a standard double can be 40–60% higher than in May. Expect the town centre to feel busy at dinner time.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and October bring lower room rates (often 25–35% off peak), cooler but still pleasant weather, and autumn colours along the coast. May and early June also offer discounts, though many tour boat operators only start mid-June.
Weather & packing
Gaspé's climate is famously fickle: even July afternoons can drop to 10°C with a stiff Atlantic breeze. Pack a waterproof shell (not just a light jacket) and both a warm mid-layer and short sleeves regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Gaspé
- Surface work on Rue de la Reine in the downtown core is ongoing through summer 2026; expect occasional lane closures and footpath detours between the wharf and the cathedral.
- Forillon National Park introduced a vehicle reservation system for parking at key trailheads in 2025, and it continues for 2026 – book at least 48 hours ahead via the Parks Canada site.
- A new whale-watching operator, Caps aux Baleines, launched out of the wharf this season, focusing on smaller group trips (max 12 pax) – a decent alternative to the larger boats.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Maison William Wakeham, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor or higher, at the rear of the building (away from Rue de la Reine). These are quieter and more spacious.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Rue de la Reine. The street is a main road through Gaspé, and traffic noise is noticeable. Also avoid rooms near the lift or stairwell.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer views of the garden or neighbouring properties, but the best view is from front-facing upper floors overlooking Rue de la Reine and the town. However, this comes with traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above (if available; the hotel is a small 3-storey building without a lift, so request upper floors for quiet).
🔊 Noise notes
Rue de la Reine is a main arterial road with regular vehicle traffic including trucks. Morning and evening rush hours are loud. The hotel's central location also picks up pedestrian and bar noise from nearby restaurants.
Insider tips
1) Parking is limited and often on-street; arrive early to secure a spot or ask the front desk for the nearest public lot. 2) The hotel has no lift, so pack light if you're on higher floors, or request a ground-floor room if mobility is a concern.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Maison William Wakeham
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download, no login or device limit.
No lift; all rooms accessed via stairs (two floors).
Free digital newsstand via PressReader (major Canadian & international papers). Property is a converted 1883 mansion; original woodwork and staircase in lobby.
Check-in from 16:00; early bag drop free if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 charged CAD 30, after 12:00 charged full extra night.
Free luggage storage after check-out; ask front desk.
No step-free entry; two steps up from pavement. No ground-floor bedrooms. Wheelchair access limited.
Free on-site parking for registered guests (first come, first served). Nearest public lot: Parc de la Pointe (CAD 8 per evening). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CAD 3.50 per person per night (Gaspé tourist tax, mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: 100% of first night charged at booking; CAD 150 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église du Havre (299 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Assemblée Chrétienne de Gaspé (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale du Christ-Roy (394 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St Paul's (470 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Place Jacques Cartier — 343 m · ~4 min walk
Parc Yvette-Bossé — 616 m · ~8 min walk
Musee de la Gaspesie — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
TD Canada Trust — 457 m · ~6 min walk
Uniprix — 375 m · ~5 min walk
Marché des saveurs gaspésiennes — 540 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at airports or tourist bureaux, which typically charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; American Express less so. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops and restaurants.
Restaurants: 15-20% before tax. Taxis: round up or 10-15%. Hotel staff: $2-5 per bag for porters, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic drip coffee or espresso from a café or convenience store costs about $2.50-3.00 CAD.
A sandwich or soup-and-sandwich combo from a café or bistro runs about $12-15 CAD.
A main course at a casual pub or family restaurant is around $18-22 CAD.
Look for food trucks or festival stands near the waterfront or main square in summer for poutine, hot dogs, or smoked meat sandwiches.
Common budget supermarkets are Metro, IGA, and Provigo; check for discounts on fresh seafood and local produce.
Major chains like Winners, Walmart, and Canadian Tire in the area offer affordable clothing; no big high-street fashion districts here.
A single bus fare in Gaspé is about $2.50 CAD; no airport bus – a shared shuttle or taxi from the airport costs around $10-15 CAD per person.
Cook meals using local seafood and produce from supermarkets to save on dining. Visit in shoulder seasons (May-June or Sep-Oct) for lower accommodation rates. Fill up on gas outside the Gaspé peninsula – fuel is pricier here.
Good to know — Gaspé
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Emergency Contacts
GaspéFor non-emergency local police, call Sûreté du Québec Gaspé at 418-368-6161. Poison centre: 1-800-463-5060. Marine emergencies: Canadian Coast Guard at 1-800-267-7270.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gaspé, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Maison William Wakeham
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · TD Canada Trust — 457 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Uniprix — 375 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (YGP) → Auberge Minville (20 Rue Adams)
💡 Call +1 418-368-3838 ahead of your flight — drivers often wait, but it's cheaper to arrange in advance.
Gaspé Bus Terminal → Auberge Minville (walk from terminal)
💡 Cheapest option, but only if you're coming from Percé or Rimouski. The terminal is 300m from the hotel — follow Rue Adams uphill.
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (YGP) → Auberge Minville
💡 Flat rate to Auberge is $40, covers two people with luggage. Book at least 24 hours out for summer.
Gaspé Bus Terminal (near tourist office) → Auberge Minville (walk from terminal, 5 mins uphill)
💡 The terminal is a short walk from the hotel. Bus #1 stops at Rue de la Rivière, but you'll save time walking if bags are light.
About Gaspé
Wikipedia ↗
Gaspé (French pronunciation: [ɡaspe]) is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is about 650 km (400 mi) northeast of Quebec City and 350 km (220 mi) east of Rimouski. Gaspé has a total population of 15,063, as of the 2...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Maison William Wakeham?
Request a room on the third floor or higher, at the rear of the building (away from Rue de la Reine). These are quieter and more spacious.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Maison William Wakeham?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Rue de la Reine. The street is a main road through Gaspé, and traffic noise is noticeable. Also avoid rooms near the lift or stairwell.
Is La Maison William Wakeham noisy?
Rue de la Reine is a main arterial road with regular vehicle traffic including trucks. Morning and evening rush hours are loud. The hotel's central location also picks up pedestrian and bar noise from nearby restaurants.
Which rooms have the best views at La Maison William Wakeham?
Rooms at the rear offer views of the garden or neighbouring properties, but the best view is from front-facing upper floors overlooking Rue de la Reine and the town. However, this comes with traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at La Maison William Wakeham?
1) Parking is limited and often on-street; arrive early to secure a spot or ask the front desk for the nearest public lot. 2) The hotel has no lift, so pack light if you're on higher floors, or request a ground-floor room if mobility is a concern.
What time is check-in at La Maison William Wakeham?
Check-in at La Maison William Wakeham is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Maison William Wakeham have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download, no login or device limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Maison William Wakeham?
CAD 3.50 per person per night (Gaspé tourist tax, mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Maison William Wakeham?
A sandwich or soup-and-sandwich combo from a café or bistro runs about $12-15 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Maison William Wakeham?
A single bus fare in Gaspé is about $2.50 CAD; no airport bus – a shared shuttle or taxi from the airport costs around $10-15 CAD per person.
When is the best time to visit Gaspé?
July and August offer the most reliable weather—average highs around 20°C, low rainfall—and full access to whale-watching, hiking, and the Forillon National Park trails. September works too, with milder crowds and the Gaspé Salmon Festival.
Top Attractions in Gaspé
💡 Start at the bridge near Rue de la Reine and walk upstream. At dusk, you'll often see seals hunting in the river mouth. Free parking at the marina end.
💡 Go at low tide to see the remains of the old wharf. Bring binoculars for seabird spotting—puffins sometimes appear offshore in late spring.
💡 Free, but donations appreciated. The staff give informal tours if it's quiet. Best visited in late afternoon when the sun hits the longhouse interior.
💡 Admission is $8.50 CAD. Free entry every first Sunday of the month. The gift shop sells local handicrafts at fair prices.
💡 Entry fee (around $9 CAD) covers the whole day. Best value: bring a picnic and spend the afternoon on the pebble beach near Grande-Grave.