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Maritime Magic
In Québec's Exotic Far East...5 reasons to love it !
1 - Scenic shore-hugging routes
Just as soon as you can smell the ocean, abandon the highway for
the salt-scented air along routes 132 and 138, which are internationally
renowned for their wow-provoking
scenery . Drive through silver-steepled
villages that are surrounded by mountains and serenaded by the sounds
of the sea. As the seaway widens into the gulf, try your hand at
ferry-hopping and explore both coasts.
2 - Percé: The pearl of Gaspésie
Percé Rock glints like a jewel in the tidal spray, burning
from amethyst to twilight's sapphire blue as the sun sweeps
overhead. With this spectacular rock as its beacon, Percé is
one of Québec's loveliest villages. Cafés, boutiques,
art galleries and studios line its streets. On Bonaventure
Island, you'll be awestruck by the sight of the second largest gannet
colony in the world, home to more than 110,000 northern gannets.
3 - Meet the Earth's true giants!
Québec maritime harbours 13 species
of cetaceans, including the blue whale, the beluga and the white-sided
dolphin. Watch these marvellous creatures make their way south from
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie or Côte-Nord on the shores
of the St. Lawrence — or take an unforgettable whale-watching
excursion. For extraordinary whale encounters, sea
kayaking is the height of adventure.
4 - A rich architectural heritage
In the Victorian era, wealthy Americans and English-Canadian bourgeoisie
came to Kamouraska, Cacouna,
Notre-Dame-du-Portage and Métis to build vast summer homes that overlooked the river. These fabulous
residences complement the regional architecture found in simple
fishing villages such as Tadoussac,
Percé and Harrington
Harbour, where clapboard churches and old-fashioned general stores
dot the streets and fish-curing plants have been naturally aged
by the sea spray.
5 - Îles de la Madeleine - The art of living
This crescent-shaped island archipelago is linked by white sand
dunes, and steep, red sandstone cliffs skirt the shoreline, forming
a dramatic backdrop for the 300 kilometres (185 miles) of pristine
sand beaches that ring the islands. Gabled houses, painted every
colour of the rainbow, stand out like sentinels against the unbelievably
blue sky. You'll need your camera and your walking
shoes. Be prepared to enjoy the world's best lobster and crab,
as well as fabulous maritime music and a lilting French accent with
an Acadian beat during your stay
on the islands.
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