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What to See in Gaspésie
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Chaleur Bay, Métis Gardens, Les Méchins, the Gaspésie Museum, Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park, Gaspésie National Park, Forillon National Park, Miguasha National Park, Percé.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gaspésie has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Miguasha National Park (1999)
This palaeontological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of fossils have been discovered here.
This palaeontological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of fossils have been discovered here.
Towns and Cultural Heritage
Gaspé
The largest town in Gaspésie, known for its cultural and outdoor activities. It is particularly renowned for its salmon rivers and the nearby Forillon National Park.
The largest town in Gaspésie, known for its cultural and outdoor activities. It is particularly renowned for its salmon rivers and the nearby Forillon National Park.
Percé
The town is located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and is prized for its wild landscapes. It faces the famous Percé Rock, the region's emblem, and Bonaventure Island.
The town is located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and is prized for its wild landscapes. It faces the famous Percé Rock, the region's emblem, and Bonaventure Island.
Natural Heritage
Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park
Off the coast of Percé, the island is home to the world's largest northern gannet colony, several other bird species, and small puffins. Boat excursions and hikes are available in the summer.
Off the coast of Percé, the island is home to the world's largest northern gannet colony, several other bird species, and small puffins. Boat excursions and hikes are available in the summer.
Gaspésie National Park
A popular site for hiking with numerous well-maintained trails. You can spot moose, caribou, and more here.
A popular site for hiking with numerous well-maintained trails. You can spot moose, caribou, and more here.
Forillon National Park
It’s a blend of forests, waterfalls, marshes, cliffs, and rugged coastlines where diverse wildlife thrives (birds, seals, etc.). The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities for both summer and winter.
It’s a blend of forests, waterfalls, marshes, cliffs, and rugged coastlines where diverse wildlife thrives (birds, seals, etc.). The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities for both summer and winter.
Miguasha National Park
This palaeontological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of fossils have been discovered here.
This palaeontological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of fossils have been discovered here.
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Percé
★★★ The town is located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and is prized for its wild landscapes. It faces the famous Percé Rock, the region's…
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Gaspé
★★ The largest town in Gaspésie, known for its cultural and outdoor activities. It is particularly renowned for its salmon rivers and the…
Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park
★★ Off the coast of Percé, the island is home to the world's largest northern gannet colony, several other bird species, and small puffins…
Gaspésie National Park
★★ A popular site for hiking with numerous well-maintained trails. You can spot moose, caribou, and more here.
Forillon National Park
★★ It’s a blend of forests, waterfalls, marshes, cliffs, and rugged coastlines where diverse wildlife thrives (birds, seals, etc.). The…
Miguasha National Park
★ This palaeontological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of fossils have been discovered here.