Aside from its type locality in Canada, gaspéite is found in the nickeliferous gossans of Kambalda type komatiitic nickel ore deposits in Kambalda, and nearby Widgie Townsite, Widgiemooltha, both south of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, in both locations also associated with garnierite and kambaldaite.
Gaspéite is found in nickel-bearing gossans of Kambalda type komatiitic nickel ore deposits, located near Widgie Townsite and Widgiemooltha, south of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.  It occurs alongside garnierite and kambaldaite in these locations.