SAINTE-ANNE-DES-MONTS, GASPÉSIE

Dive into the world of the St. Lawrence

Located on the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts wharf, Exploramer is a science museum dedicated to the St. Lawrence River marine environment and its biodiversity.

DISCOVER EXPLORAMER

STEP INTO THE ST. LAWRENCE

Aquarium and touch pools

AQUARIUM AND TOUCH POOLS

Explore the marine biodiversity of the St. Lawrence

Discover our collection of live fish and organisms that inhabit the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Explore about twenty pools containing more than 1,000 individuals of 60 different species.

EXHIBITION

DEMYSTIFYING THE ST. LAWRENCE, ONE EXHIBITION AT A TIME

From the biodiversity of the deep seas to the challenges of sustainable fishing, our permanent and temporary exhibitions will tell you everything you need to know about the St. Lawrence. An eye-catching scientific journey for visitors of all ages!

EXHIBITION
BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES

WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES

Have you ever wondered what happens during off-season at the museum? How did our animals make their way into our pools? Fishing nets, conservation systems, and unusual discoveries—explore this page to travel behind the scenes at Exploramer.

OUR ACTIVITIES

SAIL, OBSERVE, TOUCH AND TASTE THE ST. LAWRENCE

From sea excursions to coastal activities to food tastings—Exploramer invites you to discover the sea!

SEA EXCURSIONS

SEA EXCURSIONS

Discover the St. Lawrence. Set sail aboard the C-E Marin Exploramer on a guided excursion led by our experts.

Sea
COASTAL ACTIVITIES

COASTAL ACTIVITIES

Explore the shoreline and learn about the plants and animals that live by the sea.

Coastline
FOOD TASTINGS

FOOD TASTINGS

Taste the authentic flavours of the St. Lawrence with our guided tasting experiences.

Tasting
Aquarium and touch pools

Aquarium and touch pools

Meet the inhabitants of the St. Lawrence: more than 1,000 individuals of 60 species in some 20 touch pools.

Aquarium
GIFT SHOP

GIFT SHOP

Stop by our gift shop to take home a piece of the St. Lawrence. You’ll find books, products made by local artisans, and a thoughtfully curated selection of marine-themed items.

MEMORIES

PLAN YOUR VISIT

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT DAY

Rates, hours, parking, accessibility—all the information you need to plan a perfect day at Exploramer. Book your activities in advance.

YOUTH SECTION

ACTIVITIES DESIGNED FOR KIDS

Visit us at the museum—or let the museum come to your classroom!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Programs designed specifically for students, aligned with curriculum learning objectives.

SCHOOL

DAY CAMP

DAY CAMP

An immersive summer camp centered around the St. Lawrence for aspiring young explorers.

VACATION

FISH-BITE SCAVENGER HUNT

Work together as a family to solve the mysteries of the St. Lawrence during your visit.

WITH THE FAMILY

NEWS

Exploramer News

Wait… What is this ? #1

Wait… What is this ? It’s a question that often comes to your mind when you spend a little time in a museum’s collections storage. You walk into the...
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2026 Explomer Hydro-Québec Contest

A Look Back at the 2026 Explomer Hydro-Québec Contest During our Open House this past Sunday, visitors had the opportunity to attend the final presentations of the Explomer Hydro-Québec...
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Groundbreaking of St. Lawrence Shark Pavilion

Groundbreaking of St. Lawrence Shark Pavilion

An important chapter in the history of Exploramer and Haute-Gaspésie was written today in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. The official groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction on the highly anticipated St....
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