Gaspésie
Embraced by the rich waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Gaspé port off call will captivate you with its jagged cliffs, endless coastline and breathtaking mountains. Featured on National Geographic's list of «must-see» places in the world, the region is home to picturesque coastal villages, charming maritime architecture, awe-inspiring national parks, world-famous hospitality and diverse wildlife, including moose, caribou, whales, seals and more. Explore nature at its best at Forillon National Park, live a true authentic experience with the Micmac nation of Gespeg, be amazed at the thousands of northern gannets that flock to Bonaventure Island, and take in the wonder that is Percé Rock, one of the largest natural arches in the world. Experience the trip of a lifetime on the one and only Gaspé Peninsula.
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Highlights
- Cruise terminal is only 1,2 km from Downtown Gaspé
- Bonaventure Island, home to the world’s largest accessible colony of northern gannets.
- Percé Rock, a Canadian tourism icon and UNESCO Geopark
- Forillon National Park features stunning landscape, lush arboreal forests and 350 million year-old glacier-burnished mountains
- The tallest lighthouse in Canada: Cap-des-Rosiers
- Taste our regional delicacies including lobster, snow crab, northern shrimp and fresh fish, proudly accompanied by our locally microbrewed beers
- A fly-fishing paradise, with three world-renowned salmon rivers.
- Interpretation and history at the Micmac nation of Gespeg site. A boutique with traditional craftsmanship can also be found on site.
- The Percé UNESCO Geopark, offering geology enthusiasts, adventure lovers and thrill seekers a unique opportunity to explore 500 million years of history right in the heart of the Percé village. Discover Tektonik, an interactive multimedia exhibition, and explore 23 geosites, an 18 km network of trails, lookouts with breathtaking views, an exhilarating zip line experience, plus a dizzying glass platform suspended 200 m above sea level.
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What to do
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Forillon National Park of Canada
122 Boulevard de Gaspé
Gaspé, Quebec, CANADA -
Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park
4 rue du Quai
Percé, Quebec, CANADA -
Whale watching
Quebec, CANADA
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Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site
783 Boulevard de Pointe Navarre
Gaspé, Quebec, CANADA -
Percé UNESCO Global Geopark
180 route 132 Ouest
Percé, Quebec, CANADA -
Vieille Usine de l’Anse-à-Beaufils
55 Rue à Bonfils
Anse-à-Beaufils, Quebec, CANADA -
Birthplace of Canada Heritage Site
179 montée Wakeham
Gaspé, Quebec, CANADA -
Best of Forillon National Park of canada
Quebec, CANADA
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Gaspé Heritage Walk
Quebec, CANADA
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Bonaventure Island and Perce´ Rock National Park
Quebec, CANADA
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Discover Percé
Quebec, CANADA
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Gaspésie Museum
80 Boulevard de Gaspé
Gaspé, Quebec, CANADA
