The Cave Guide

Grotte de Saint-Elzéar

Saint-Elzéar, QC
Guided tour; you climb down a ladder.
4°C
inside, all year
1.5 hr
on the main tour

A guided tour into a cave more than 200,000 years old in the Gaspésie, with bones and mineral formations. There's an optional second cave that involves crawling.

Tickets and timing

How long it takes
About 1.5 hours in the cave; about 3.5 hours for the whole outing
Hours
Summer only; the 2026 season has ended. Check with Cime Aventure, which took over in 2026, for next year's dates.
Booking
Buy tickets online.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Temperature
39°F / 4°C, 100% humidity

Good to know

Minimum age
Children must be able to climb a ladder on their own.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Grotte de Saint-Elzéar take?

About 1.5 hours in the cave; about 3.5 hours for the whole outing

How cold is it inside Grotte de Saint-Elzéar?

39°F / 4°C, 100% humidity.

Do you need to book Grotte de Saint-Elzéar in advance?

Buy tickets online.

Is there a minimum age for Grotte de Saint-Elzéar?

Children must be able to climb a ladder on their own.

Where is Grotte de Saint-Elzéar?

126 route du Parc, Saint-Elzéar, QC G0C 2W0

Checked on 2026-10-23 against cimeaventure.com and tourisme-gaspesie.com. Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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