3-Day Golf Road Trip: Bas-Saint-Laurent & Gaspésie

This Quebec road trip traces the southern shore of the St. Lawrence from Rimouski east through Métis-sur-Mer and on to Carleton-sur-Mer, covering roughly 200 kilometres of coastal highway. It suits golfers who want varied parkland and seaside layouts without rushing — three nights, three anchor towns, and courses that range from a historic Albert Murray design to a wide-open resort track. The driving between stops rarely exceeds 90 minutes.

Day 1

Arrive in Rimouski mid-morning and head straight to Bic sur Mer, the resort course that sits closest to the St. Lawrence shoreline in the region. Tee off around 10 a.m. to leave time to settle into the city before dinner. The par-72 layout rewards a patient game, and the setting along the river sets the tone for what the rest of the trip delivers.

After the round, check into one of Rimouski's central options: Hôtel Rimouski & Centre de Congrès sits in the heart of town and is a practical base for a multi-night stay. Alternatively, Hôtel Le Navigateur offers waterfront positioning. For dinner, Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre in Le Bic is worth the short drive back toward Bic — it has a strong local reputation. La Réserve Bistro in Rimouski is a solid fallback closer to the hotel.

Day 2

Day 2 is Rimouski's parkland corridor. Start the morning at Club de Golf Val-Neigette, a John Watson–designed par-72 parkland course. Watson layouts tend to reward accurate driving over power, and an early tee time — around 8 or 8:30 a.m. — keeps the afternoon open.

After lunch, golfers with the legs for it can add a second round at Golf Des Saules or Les Saules Golf Course, both par-71 parkland tracks in Rimouski. The proximity of multiple courses in the same city makes doubling up realistic without any meaningful driving. For those who would rather rest, the afternoon is an opportunity to walk Rimouski's riverfront or visit Parc national du Bic, which lies just west of the city.

Stay a second night in Rimouski — Comfort Inn Rimouski is a dependable choice if the first-night hotel is unavailable. Dinner at Bovino Grill suits a hungry post-36-hole appetite.

Day 3

Break camp in Rimouski and drive east along Route 132. The first stop is Métis-sur-Mer, home of Club de Golf Boule Rock, an Albert Murray design — Murray was one of Canada's most significant early course architects, and Boule Rock is a rare opportunity to play his work in a coastal Quebec setting. The par-71 layout sits roughly an hour from Rimouski. Plan a 9 or 9:30 a.m. tee time to allow a full round and still reach Carleton-sur-Mer in the early afternoon.

From Métis-sur-Mer, continue east on Route 132 another 90 minutes to Carleton-sur-Mer, the trip's final anchor. Golf Carleton-Sur-Mer is an 18-hole, par-71 course in a town that sits on a bay with the Appalachians as a backdrop — among the more visually distinctive settings on the entire trail. A late-afternoon round or an early tee time the following morning both work depending on arrival time.

Check into Manoir Belle Plage or Riôtel Carleton-sur-Mer, both located directly in Carleton-sur-Mer. For the final evening meal, Le Marin d'Eau Douce and Restaurant Le Saint-Honoré are both local options in town, while Le Naufrageur – Microbrasserie & Pub is a sensible choice for a casual last-night wind-down with a local beer.

Departure from Carleton-sur-Mer the following morning. Golfers extending the trip can continue east on Route 132 toward Matane — Matane, a Scott Watson–designed par-71 parkland course, sits north of Carleton-sur-Mer and pairs with an overnight at Riôtel Matane for those adding a fourth day before looping back or continuing into the Gaspé interior via Revermont in Amqui.