AU PIC DE L'AURORE VILLAGE CHALET
(PEAK O' DAWN)
PERCE GASPE PENINSULA
ORGANIZE YOUR ACTIVITIES !
Sunrise on the Perce Rock. A magical moment for which you would not mind cutting your night short. Will you be there?
Imagine, it's still possible for your kids to have fun with a minimum of equipment and a maximum of souvenirs.
Hiking on Bonaventure Island. 4 trails covering over 13 kilometers, some of them skirting the gannet's sanctuary.
Observing or admiring the gannets on Bonaventure island? Choose your definition. From April to October, over 110,000 of these beautiful birds live on the island.
The pligrimage towards the Perce Rock. A classic that must be accomplished keeping your distance. This colossus is loosing more than 300 tons of rock per year.
The harbour front of Barachois, an old fishing wharf where the river meets the sea, providing a very rich environment worth exploring. A natural stop between Forillon-Gaspe and Perce.
The Malbaie sandbar, a quiet place where you can enjoy the presence of more discreet birds like this kingfisher.
Is it an agate from the beach of l'Anse-à-Beaufils or Coin-du-Banc? They are so different. You will easily find a local artisan to polish your semi precious stone in Perce.
"The locals" secret place, the Rivière aux Émeraudes (Emerald river). Don't tell anyone I told you.
Museum, art galeries and many historical buildings, all there to testify of the richness of our inheritance and the cultural dynamism of Perce. On this picture, Le Chafauf museum.
If you shop wisely, you can put your hand on original creation from Perce's artists. After all, bringing home handmade treasures makes traveling so much fun.
If kayaking is your sport, we offer the dreamed pool to navigate. Rental equipment available right on the beach.
Percé offers more than 40 KM of beautiful walking trails. They are rated easy to intermediate.
About 1 hour 20 minutes drive from Perce towards Gaspe, you will access the Forillon National Park of Canada. Beach activities, hiking, cycling, rollerblading, horseback riding and maybe the chance to see a black bear...
I don't remember if the aperitif or the sunset comes first, but they surely make a perfect combination.
For the ones who plan their trip very carefully, or the very lucky ones. What about a treck on Bonaventure Island under a full moon?
The night is quietly embracing Perce but many restaurants, terraces and bars are expecting you. Still, it's never to late for shopping.