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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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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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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Pourvoirie Lac Geneviève d’Anticosti extends from the northern to the southern side of the island across breathtaking scenery and amidst plentiful wildlife. Don't miss Grotte des Trois-Plaines, a spectacular cave that's truly a geological phenomenon. ...
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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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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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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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The Île Verte Lighthouse was the first to be erected on the St. Lawrence River between 1806 and 1809. Since 1974, it has been designated a “National Historic Site of Canada” (under the Sites and Monuments Act. historical). Some exhibitions are available ...
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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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