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 ...
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- 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
- Chaleur BaySightBonaventure, Canadawarm waters for sun-seekers and kayaking among whales
- 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
- Épicerie Fine at the Auberge du MarchandRestaurantBonaventure, Canadaserves fish soup, local lamb, charcuterie, and cheese
- 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