Suggested schedule
Day 1
AM
Departure by coach to Sainte-Flavie
Stop at the Center d'Art Marcel-Gagnon.
"Le Grand Rassemblement" is a work of art unique in the world in continual transformation. Inspired by the movement of the sea and its tides, it integrates his work into the waters of the St. Lawrence River.
PM
Continuation of the road towards Cap-Chat
Guided tour of Éole Cap-Chat at the Le Nordais wind farm.
The world's largest vertical axis wind turbine dominates the landscape. Le Nordais wind farm, the first largest wind farm ever built in Canada and one of the largest in North America
Continuation of the road towards Gaspé
Day 2
AM
Self-guided tour of the Musée de la Gaspésie.
Explore the three indoor exhibits and stroll through the outdoor works that surround the museum
PM
Discovery of Forillon National Park.
Forillon National Park offers a host of experiences between sea, cliffs and forest. Take a leisurely walk on a pebble beach. Step into history by pushing the door of the pretty yellow house that overlooks the sea. Snorkel to discover colorful flora and fauna.
Day 3
AM
Exploration and photos in Percé
Animated tour of the Authentic Historical General Store of Anse-à-Beaufils.
Dating from 1928, it retains all the charms of a former general store. You will be able to discover the life of the Gaspé fishermen, but also the operation of the triangular cod fishing trade, the main economic engine of the Gaspé for nearly two centuries.
PM
Guided tour of the Saint-Elzéar cave.
Inside the cave, the temperature is always maintained at 4 ° C, whether it is summer or winter. The cave is estimated to be over 230,000 years old. As the entrance shaft is vertical, it has acted as a trap for the animals that have inhabited the area for the past ten millennia. We can therefore observe a wide variety of bones
Day 4
AM
Take advantage of Carleton-sur-Mer before heading to the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.
Visit a fascinating exhibit that chronicles the ultimate naval battle in the Restigouche River estuary between France and Great Britain for possession of North American territory. Learn about the journey and fate of the five merchant ships and their escort.
PM
Return route
