La présence, autrefois, de nombreux rosiers sauvages sur le cap expliquerait l'origine du toponyme. C'est aussi de ce cap qu'un officier apreçut en 1759, la flotte de Wolfe, et dépêcha immédiatement un courrier vers Québec. Cet endroit témoin d'un nombre ...
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Distilled to the sound of the surf, on a clifftop in the Gaspé Peninsula, the spirits crafted by Distillerie des Marigots are outstanding for their quality, their refinement and the richness of their flavours, typical of the terroir where they are harvested ...
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The Circuit des Bâtisseurs is a historical trail that covers the period of the French regime from the Bourg de Pabos to the closing of Gaspésia. It is an open-air museum crossed by a pedestrian and bicycle trail. The reception point is located at the ...
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An intoxicating stop and a jewel of living history… A heritage watermill where passionate artisans produce fabulous award-winning honey wines. Upstairs, the Musée de la Neufve-France features treasures from New France and exceptional First Nations artefacts ...
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Historical tour of Percé featuring attractions, period photos, unusual stories and scenic views of this legendary village. An app (available from the App Store) offers three audio-guided walking tours (45, 90 or 120 minutes) at the heart of Percé. A printed ...
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At the seaside Donald Cahill Art Gallery in Percé, come discover the Gaspésie's maritime beauty, as well as its rich and inspiring history. Visit to Facebook page to find out more and to know the opening hours. Photo credit: D.Cahill.
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Visitors to the Cap-de-la-Madeleine Lighthouse can take a tour of the lighthouse and its history. In one of the old guards' houses there is a local souvenir shop. It is also the perfect place to take a coffee break. On site, it is also possible to visit ...
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Constructed in 1853 and renovated in 1993, Galerie d’art du Vieux Presbytère is a cultural center who shows art exhibits that highlight the talents of local and regional artists. Regularly, the artists give demonstrations that propel visitors into a veritable ...
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Pointe-à-la-Renommée Historic Site is the strategic communications center of the First and Second World Wars, where Marconi installed North America's first marine radio station (1904), now designated a National Historic Event by the Historic Sites and ...
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