Gaspe Peninsula Attractions Gaspésie
The Gaspé Peninsula (250 km (155 mi.) long and 100-140 km (62-87 mi.) across), on the Gulf of St Lawrence, is more or less cut off from the rest of Québec Province by Lake Matapédia and the Matapédia River.
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Grande Crevasse
A path from the Gîte de Gargantua along the western slope of the 426 m (1398 ft) Mont-Blanc leads to a precipitous chasm known as "Grande Crevasse", although this is a walk for experienced ramblers only.
Mont-Joli, Canada
From Mont-Joli there is a view of the Trois Söurs, Cap Barré and, inland, the red cliffs of Mont Ste-Anne and a sculpture-like block of limestone which resembles a ship at anchor. The rock meanwhile has broken up, the remains forming a kind of obelisk joined to Mont-Joli by a sandy spit.
Pic de l'Aurore
From the "Belvédère" there is a good view of the Pic de l'Aurore, looking like a giant tooth, and of the Grande-Coupe range of hills.
Anse-aux-Sauvages, Canada
A road on the south side of the Gaspé Peninsula leads to Anse-aux-Sauvages, from where a path goes to Cape Gaspé, the eastern tip of the national park.
Bonaventure, Canada
This little holiday place is on a bay, and was founded by Acadians fleeing here to escape deportation.
Located on the Gaspé Peninsula, Bonaventure gets busy during the summer months when visitors flock to this region.
Located on the Gaspé Peninsula, Bonaventure gets busy during the summer months when visitors flock to this region.
Bonaventure, Canada
Bonaventure is a small town, featuring an Acadian museum, a church noted for it's architecture and paintings, a zoo, and an interpretive center.
Cap Barré - Trois Soeur
Cap Barré has a view of the offshore rocks known as the "Three Sisters", the Trois Soeurs.
Cap-Chat, Canada
Cap-Chat is known for it's electricity producing wind mills. The town also has a light house and a rock in the shape of a sitting cat for which the town is said to be named for.
Carleton, Canada
Carleton is on a bay with an offshore sandbank. The scenery here is dominated by Mont St-Joseph, which is just under 600 m (197 ft). From Carleton a small road leads up to the top from where there is a magnificent view over the Baie des Chaleurs.
Causapscal, Canada
Causapscal is located at the confluence of the Matapedia and Causapscal rivers. There are outdoor activities to be enjoyed here year round including hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Gaspe's South Coast, Canada
Gaspé's south coast has a considerably less rugged landscape than the north, much of it farmland but there is also all kinds of economic activity. Each small bay has its fishing village. On a clear day it is possible from many observation points to see Acadia over the other side of the Baie des Chaleurs.
Grande-Vallee, Canada
The village of Grande-Vallée still has a covered wooden bridge, dating from 1923.
The town is beautifully situated between rolling hills and stretches along the ocean.
The town is beautifully situated between rolling hills and stretches along the ocean.
Matane River, Canada
The small industrial center of Matane lies on the Matane River, famous for its salmon. Between mid-June and October a nearby path around a dam is a good viewpoint for watching the salmon on migration.
Matapedia, Canada
The village of Matapédia is in a lovely setting amidst green hills between famous salmon rivers.
The town and area are popular with fishermen and hunters. The surrounding hills show a fabulous display of color during the fall.
The town and area are popular with fishermen and hunters. The surrounding hills show a fabulous display of color during the fall.
Miguasha Peninsula, Canada
The Miguasha Peninsula marks the beginning of the Baie des Chaleurs, or the end of the estuary of the Restigouche River.
Mont-St-Pierre, Canada
The slate cliffs surrounding Mont-St-Pierre Bay are particularly spectacular.
The town makes a good base for those interested in exploring the nearby mountain of the same name, where there are hiking and biking trails.
The town makes a good base for those interested in exploring the nearby mountain of the same name, where there are hiking and biking trails.
Musée de Miguasha (Parc National de Miguasha)
This museum of paleontology, Musée de Miguasha, provides an introduction to petrology and helps with the identification of the many kinds of fossils that can be found in the local rock formations.
Parc National de Miguasha
231 Route Miguasha Ouest, Box 183
Nouvelle, QU G0C2E0
Canada
231 Route Miguasha Ouest, Box 183
Nouvelle, QU G0C2E0
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 794-2475
Fax 1 (418) 794-2033
Parc de la Gaspésie
The road from Matane to Parc de la Gaspésie leads up into a hilly, wooded area before the park gives way to the broad valley of the Ste-Anne River. This area contains the highest points in the Shickshocks, including Mont Jacques-Cartier, Mont Richardson and Mont Albert, with, between them, spacious valleys, while, around Gîte du Mont Albert, the proportions are positively alpine. The trails here include one to Mont Cartier, and a Nature Interpretation Center for the Gaspésie area.
Parc de la Gaspésie
1981 Route du Parc
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QU G4V2E4
Canada
1981 Route du Parc
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QU G4V2E4
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 763-7494
Fax 1 (418) 763-9492
Perce Coast, Canada
The whole of the coast around Percé is a magnificent natural spectacle, providing many opportunities for photography, with rocky outcrops, and towering cliffs, often bare, or only sparsely covered with turf.
Perce
The town gets its name from a heavily eroded rock, which is pierced (percé in French) by a large hole at one end.
All the natural beauties of the Gaspé Peninsula are to be found in and around Percé within a very small area, and it is a good place to see the effects of the forces that have shaped the landscape (the rising and falling in geological periods, erosion).
The interpretive center above Percé to the south gives an account of Percé's wildlife, heritage and local history.
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Formerly a remote fishing village, its wonderful setting has made Percé a great attraction for visitors, especially in the summer months. It has plenty of good restaurants and cafés, and there is even an open-air theatre.The town gets its name from a heavily eroded rock, which is pierced (percé in French) by a large hole at one end.
All the natural beauties of the Gaspé Peninsula are to be found in and around Percé within a very small area, and it is a good place to see the effects of the forces that have shaped the landscape (the rising and falling in geological periods, erosion).
The interpretive center above Percé to the south gives an account of Percé's wildlife, heritage and local history.
Port-Daniel, Canada
Port-Daniel, situated on the south shore of the Gaspé Peninsula, has a number of heritage homes and good views over the bay. Visitors can enjoy a number of activities in the area including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and boat excursions.
Riviere-au-Renard, Canada
A river leads through Gaspésie's most important fishing center, Rivière-au-Renard, before circling round the Forillon Peninsula where the land is highly cultivated.
Sainte-Angele-de-Merici, Canada
Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici is a small town in the Lower Saint Lawrence area of Quebec. It offers pleasant views of the surrounding farmland.
Sayabec, Canada
Sayabec is a small town with beautiful old homes. The town is located inland on the Gaspé Peninsula in the countryside.
Ste-Anne-des-Monts, Canada
The road to Ste-Anne-des-Monts is typical of the rocky coast, running through impenetrable terrain, either at the water's edge or along the cliff tops, and passing through many little fishing villages with relatively large churches, and nothing but waves, white horses and seagulls as far as the eye can see.
