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Amazingly rugged and unspoilt
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A bit out of the way -- but it's worth the trip!
In a nutshell
Gaspe Peninsula is scenic.
The Towns....Ville de Bonaventure...The CHURCH..
Greggor58 Says: Conveniently, there is a second noteworthy attraction just across the street from the museum, the Church of Bonaventure or as it is known locally “l'Église de Bonavanture”.The church is quite a large and imposing structure that you really cant miss while you’re visiting the...
The Towns....Ville de Bonaventure...The Museum..
Greggor58 Says: First of all…..don’t confuse this with Bonaventure Island…La Ville de Bonaventure is something altogether different.We didn’t stop here long, basically a whistle stop to get out of the truck and stretch our legs.Many areas of this coastline, the south shore of Gaspe,...
Greggor58 Says: Lighthouses ALWAYS have an appeal to many people, including me; likely because of they’re obvious connection with the ocean and the associated traditions and dedication of the solitary lifestyle of the lighthouse keeper.I remember as child being intrigued watching an old...
The Towns...Percé...and the Rock..
Greggor58 Says: We drove into town along Highway 132, coming from the town of Gaspe. The drive to get here was filled with some really nice vistas and the approach to the town of Percé itself was pretty exciting and unique I thought, the highway cut into the sides of some pretty dramatic...
Rivière-au-Renard…Checking out the Fishing Fleet
Greggor58 Says: This small coastal town is located a short 15 or 20 minute drive from the lighthouse at Cap-des-Rosiers on the eastern tip of the peninsula.Although it’s rumored to have been settled by descendants of the survivors of an Irish Immigrant ship “The Carricks of Whitehaven” that...
The Towns..Musée de la Gaspésie..
Greggor58 Says: I made it a point to check out this interesting museum that sits on the main road leaving town, Blvd.de Gaspé, which eventually becomes Highway 132.Set on a hillside overlooking the Baie de Gaspé this modern structure consists of two floors of artifacts, cultural displays,...
Greggor58 Says: Jacques Cartier was the first Euro visitor here at what is now a small town on the south coast of the Gaspé Peninsula in 1534 and supposedly he set a wooden cross into the ground at a spot along the shore of Gaspé Bay. Today there is a reproduction of the cross erected here...
Forillon National Park...The Gun Battery…
Greggor58 Says: During the Second World War in September of 1942 during the Battle of the St.Lawrence the Canadian Navy established at HMCS Fort Ramsay a Gulf Escort Force here just outside of the town of Gaspé This escort fleet was tasked with protecting supply convoys that sailed between...
Forliion Natioanl Park...Cap Bon Ami…
Greggor58 Says: Cap Bon Ami is an area within the park boundary that provides for you on a clear day some stunning views of “Lands End” and Cap Gaspe.If you’re visiting Forrilon than you really should include some time here, there’s a wonderful pebble and stone beach where you can walk or...
Forillon National Park..Grand Graves Historic Site
Greggor58 Says: This Historic Site located within the boundaries of Forillon National Park at Grand Graves is in fact a General Store that acts as a small, two story museum and a waterside warehouse that adjoins the store and contains a fairly well presented display of how the cod fishery...
Forillon National Park…A Little Taste of Wild.
Greggor58 Says: The week that I was about to leave for my latest road trip to Gaspe I was telephoned by the National Parks Reservation Service to inform us that the campground that we were booked into was CLOSED effective IMMEDIATELY due to a landslide at the particular campground that we...
1 Review and 15 Opinions Hotel des Commandants offers very comfortable rooms and it is well located on rue de la Reine, in...
Café des Artistes…THEEE Coffee Spot in Gaspé.: Coffee Heaven..
Greggor58 Says: But that’s NOT all that it is, this small and friendly “café” has a fairly decent menu to choose from if you’re interested in more than a good coffee and or desert.It’s a funky little place located right smack in the heart of the “commercial” section of the downtown area and...
Good Service,Basic Homemade Foods..
Greggor58 Says: I stopped to eat what turned out to be a SUPER breakfast here TWICE while I was passing through the small town of Gaspé. We stopped here the first time while driving through on our day tour to the village of Perce and Bonaventure Island and on the last time we drove through...
Brulerie du Cafe des Artistes: Gaspe's best brulerie
Jefie Says: Located downtown on rue de la Reine, this charming coffeehouse offers a wide selection of specialty coffees and sandwiches. The place only opened a few years ago but it has quickly become a locals' favorite and has quite transformed the Rue de la Reine with its beautiful...
Greggor58 Says: HIGHWAY 132 is the perimeter highway that circumnavigates most of the Gaspe Peninsula.We drove it for hundreds of kilometers from where it branches away from Highway 20, the route that we picked up driving through Montreal. It takes you along the south shore of the...
Bienvenue a Quebec! The route from Boston.
snaab Says: From Boston, or other major population centers in the northeast USA, the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec is a day long drive. Or, as we did it, overnighting in Millinocket, Maine and arriving in Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec on the south bank of the Saint Lawrence.Easiest route is 95...
Moose and other critters in the road.
snaab Says: Be careful at all times driving around the sparsely populated peninsula. At dusk (and dawn, presumably) you are virtually guaranteed to cross paths with moose or deer.Moose, in particular, dont seem to give a damn if you are sharing their road. So the impetus is on you to...
Jefie Says: Black bears get scared pretty easily but they don't like people creeping up on them so a good trick to avoid a close encounter is to make noise while hiking through the forest. Also, you should never leave food lying around. If you do meet a bear, stay calm, speak softly and...
snaab Says: In my opinion its one of those tourist traps that are worth stopping for a look...before moving on. Here's a picture of the rock as you descend into the town of Perce. The rock is truly spectacular from the beach, nearly 1/4 mile in length, and visible with light binoculars...
Jefie Says: Fort-Prevel was built during World War II to ward off German submarines that were a threat to supply ships on their way to Europe. Today, Fort-Prevel's 18 holes golf-course (par 73) is located on the remains of this old coastal battery and stretches over an area of 30...
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Leaving the south entrance of the park, we continued west on Highway 132 as we crossed the enclave of Cap-aux-Os before re-entering another small section of...
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Q: Arriving in Gaspe on October 6th and would like to hire a taxi to take us sightseeing. Does anyone know if this is possible?...
A: It is possible but most likely expensive and not very necessary. Downtown Gaspe is pretty small and easily visited on foot. Any particular sites you wished to see?
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The rugged tip of Gaspé Peninsula
In late May, 2007 my wife and I set out from our home in Fredericton, New Brunswick on what turned out to be a 2000-km six-day driving trip around the rugged eastern tip of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula....
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Lying between the sea and the mountains, the town of Gaspe is where you will find nature at its best. Gaspe is made up of several small villages, each with its own distinctive cultural...
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A sea of inland mountains, and where the mountains meet the sea. By which I mean the Appalachian Mountains, which march from Georgia to drop away as jagged cliffs into the cold Gulf of Saint Lawrence....
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Maritime Quebec...Pretty Close to the EDGE...
Exploring “Le Gaspesie” as its known throughout Quebec is an opportunity to witness some pretty rugged and natural landscapes and enjoy a taste of maritime Quebec. If you might be an outdoor...
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The Gaspe Peninsula is located at the southern end of where the Saint Lawrence River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is essentially Quebec's maritime area. There are many interesting small towns that...
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