Chaleur Bay, Bonaventure

National GeographicSep 29, 2013

Gaspé Peninsula

Rising dramatically from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, massive, sheer Percé Rock towers off the tip of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula like a ship at sea. This rugged, windswept region spans 11,714 square miles ...

warm waters for sun-seekers and kayaking among whales

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Chaleur BaySightwarm waters for sun-seekers and kayaking among whales
Épicerie Fine at the Auberge du MarchandRestaurantserves fish soup, local lamb, charcuterie, and cheese
Elsewhere
Percé RockSightPercé, Canadamassive, sheer rock formation towers off the tip of Quebec
Bonaventure-Island-and-Percé-RockSightPercé, Canadasummer nesting home of some 200,000 northern gannets
Festival en Chanson de Petite ValléeFestivalPetite-Vallée, Canadashowcases emerging and seasoned French-speaking musicians
Chic-Choc MountainsSightGaspé, Canadalooming mountains offering backcountry skiing and snowshoeing
Gaspésie Provincial ParkSightGaspé, Canadapark with Chic-Choc Mountains for backcountry skiing
Hôtel la NormandieHotelPercé, Canadaoffers ocean-view rooms with balcony for Percé Rock views
Riotel PercéHotelPercé, Canadaoffers deluxe suites with Percé Rock views
La Maison William WakehamHotelPercé, Canadahistoric stone building with restaurant and 11 rooms
La Maison du PêcheurRestaurantPercé, Canadaseafood restaurant open June to October
Café de l'AtlantiqueRestaurantPercé, Canadacasual downstairs dining from La Maison du Pêcheur
Brise BiseRestaurantPercé, Canadaserves French staples and features live music
La MaisonartMarketPercé, Canadastudio and gallery showcasing local artwork
Pointe St.-PierreSightPercé, Canada
Cap-BlancSightPercé, Canada
Cap-d'EspoirSightPercé, Canada

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