Travel Guide of Percé in Canada by Influencers and Travelers
Percé is a small city near the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada. Within the territory of the city there is a village community also called Percé.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Percé
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1 - Percé Rock
Percé Rock is a huge sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec, Canada, off Percé Bay. Percé Rock appears from a distance like a ship under sail.
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2 - Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park
6 km away
Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park is a provincial park of Quebec. The park is located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula near the village of Percé, Quebec, and was created in 1985 to protect the large migratory bird sanctuary found on Bonaventure Island, as well as nearby Percé Rock just off the mainland.
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3 - Sea Kayaking in Gaspesie
12 km away
There is nothing like sunset for a sea kayak tour at Pointe Saint-Pierre in Gaspésie, with the warm colours of the sky at the end of the day lending a magical atmosphere to the environment around you. You will be able to admire the warm colours of t...
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4 - Île Bonaventure
Bonaventure Island is a Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence located 3.5 km off the southern coast of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, 5 km southeast of the village of Percé. Roughly circular in shape, it has an area measuring 4.16 km².
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5 - Pub Pit Caribou
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6 - Cap-des-Rosiers
38 km away
The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse is a lighthouse near the village of Cap-des-Rosiers in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada. It was classified as a National Historic Site of Canada on June 11, 1973. It was listed as a Federal Heritage Building on March 31, 1994.
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7 - Gaspé
40 km away
Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is located about 650 km northeast of Quebec City, and 350 km east of Rimouski.
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8 - Forillon National Park
40 km away
Forillon National Park, one of 42 national parks and park reserves across Canada, is located at the outer tip of the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec and covers 244 km². Created in 1970, Forillon was the first national park in Quebec.
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Percé is a town in Quebec located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula opposite the famous Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island.
A true emblem of the town of Percé and the Gaspé Peninsula, the Perce Rock is 471 metres long with cliffs over 80 metres high. Located just in front of the town of Percé it make it, known worldwide for the beauty of its landscape and built heritage, is a member of the Association "the most beautiful villages in Quebec".
It's possible to take a boat trip to visit this famous rock.
Percé Rock is mentioned and plays an important role in a Quebec legend involving the character of Blanche de Beaumont. The legend tells the story of a knight's fiancée who went to fight the Indians. Wishing to join him, Blanche de Beaumont was captured by the pirates. Not wishing to marry the pirate captain, Blanche de Beaumont decided to throw herself into the water. A thick fog ensued which led to the pirates' downfall. Indeed, their ship hit the rock of Percé. According to the legend, in times of fog, it is possible to see Blanche de Beaumont on the rock.
Located not far from Perce Rock, Bonaventure Island is a little further away from the village of Percé.It's a nature reserve for many birds. Which you should also visit by the way !
Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Percé
Take one of the boats from Bateliers de Percé or Croisières Julien Cloutier. The outward journey is either direct or goes around Percé Rock and along Bonaventure Island. In this case the outward journey takes 1 hour. The direct outward or return journey takes only 15 minutes.
Yes, you can but, you must be accompanied by a naturalist on a guided tour at a cost of $8.50 per adult for safety reasons.
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