Cap de Bon-Désir is a unique spot to learn about navigation on the St. Lawrence and the diversity of marine life. Listen to accounts of the history of the lighthouse and of its residents, and discover the evolution of navigation on the St. Lawrence over ...
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The Phare de la Martre - Musée des Phares, jewel of the Gaspé coast, stands proudly on its natural promontory near the church, its unusual octagonal wooden frame exposed to the soft caress of the sun and the harsh lash of the wind. See the rotating light ...
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From atop Pointe-au-Père lighthouse, the St. Lawrence appears even more magnificent than at ground level. On the shore of what is considered one of the most difficult waterways to navigate, the Pointe-au-Père navigational aid station has provided the ...
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This 1906 lighthouse offers a splendid view of the town and the sea. From the top of this cylindrical tower (more than 20-metres high), observe the maritime traffic, the windmill park and the Chic-Chocs Mountains. You will also see the equipment of a ...
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The Corporation de l’Île aux Perroquets (CÎP) was founded in 2010 for the purpose of protecting, presenting and revitalizing the Île aux Perroquets lighthouse station. As such, the island and its facilities represent a breathtaking gateway at the western ...
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Sailors owe one to this island. In truth, the lighthouse on Petite île au Marteau has prevented many shipwreck since 1915. A hiking trail leads to the lighthouse. You may stop en route at the lookout for a panoramic view over the cliffs of Grosse île ...
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Ruin planted in a mysterious setting with ghostly allures, the lighthouse of the Pointe du Sud-Ouest remains very impressive, although it is necessary to avoid getting too close to it and, above all, entering it. The small family cemetery, the remains ...
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The boat crossing to the Pot à l’eau de vie islands last around 20 minutes. Once arrived near the archipelago, the crew will bring you on a boat tour around the islands for about 30 minutes. Duvetnor’s boats are rapid, modern, efficient, and safe. They ...
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This 34 metre high stone light-tower, perched atop rugged cliffs, is the tallest lighthouse in Canada. The exposed point of land is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River where it enters the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Built between 1853 and 1858, the lighthouse ...
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The Cap d'Espoir lighthouse sector was established in 1873. It currently consists of a lighthouse, a hangar, a mist shouting shelter, a navigation equipment building, as well as a 'a caretaker's house and a caretaker's assistant house. The area was originally ...
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