At the parc du Vieux-Quai, located on the sea shore in the centre of the village, you can visit the Auberge Mowatt built around 1815 and restored in 2004. It is one of the oldest public building still existing in Gaspésie. A complete program of activities (outdoor shows, lectures) awaits you. The Parc du Vieux-Quai also offers a tourist information relay, a picnic area, a biological product garden and a heated outdoor pool. Maria, known for its many art and cultural figures, offers several workshops-galleries open to the general public. To the east of the municipality, the Micmac community of Gesgapegiag is built around its wigwam-shaped church, and the Coopérative d'artisanat (handicraft co-op) presents its traditional basketworks. The Parc municipal de la Pointe Verte is a wonderful place to relax and observe a variety of winged fauna; and interpretation panels complete the visit. Near the roadside rest area, you can picnic on the Goélands beach or take a walk. You can also admire two works of art - a magnificent monolithic sculpture and a huge natural frame. Starting from the rural roads located in the backcountry of Maria, you can bike on a portion of the Gaspesian Route verte or access to well-known Carleton-Maria hiking trails network (12 trails, for a total of 35 kilometres). There are many attractions to see along the way (lookouts, waterfalls, observation points an geomorphological phenomena). During the winter time, you can enjoy many activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Source: Tourisme Gaspésie