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The Gaspésie peninsula

 
 

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The Gaspésie peninsula

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The Gaspésie peninsula The Gaspésie Peninsula The peninsula lies on the southern side of the St. Lawrence River and is home to a large number of parks and reserves, forests, beaches, and cliffs. © MTOQ - Claude Parent, Paul Hurteau

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The Gaspésie region is worth the trip. A vast peninsula, defined by the Saint Lawrence River and Gulf, the Gaspésie continues to be a mythical land. On the sides, the Chic-Choc Mountains suddenly plunge into the river. The very traditional little fishing villages are a good opportunity for getting to know the inhabitants and trying the local seafood. The famous Rocher Percé is an exceptional site; the village is bordered by the White cape, the Sainte-Anne mount, the white mount, the Trois Soeurs and the Barré cape. The Forillon Park, situated on steep cliffs, has exceptional flora and fauna: this is the destination of ornithologists and other naturalists. The name of the Gaspésie region comes from the word ?Gaspé', which means ?end of the world' in the language of the Micmacs, the natives who have lived there for a millennium, which sums up the location.

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Other reasons to go

  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Towns

  3.   The fauna and flora

  4.   Arts and culture

  5.   Activities and leisure

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