Beliggende i sin østlige ende, Percé er det travle turistepicenter i Gaspé-halvøen. Selvom det er et stolt medlem af De smukkeste landsbyer i Quebec(Association des plus beaux landsbyer du Québec), Kan Percé måske være afskrækkende i starten: folkemængderne, tarvelige souvenirbutikker, uendelige moteller ved vejene og gîtesog diverse turist-schlock er en skurrende kontrast til det majestætiske landskab langs rute 132, som besøgende sandsynligvis har brugt de sidste par timer eller dage på at drikke i. Men der er en god grund til brouhaha: Percé Rock(Rocher Percé), den bueformede offshore klippeformation, hvorfra byen hedder, er et fantastisk naturligt vidunder, der er blevet et ikonisk emblem på Gaspé-halvøen, der tiltrækker tusindvis af besøgende årligt. Det og det nærliggende Bonaventure Island(Île Bonaventure), en massiv avlskoloni for en række vandfugle, udgør Percés (og Gaspé-halvøens) teltattraktion, Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park(Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé).
Forstå
I 1971 blev grænserne for Percé udvidet til deres nuværende størrelse, da de omkringliggende landsbyer Barachois, Bridgeville, Cap-d'Espoirog Saint-Pierre-de-la-Malbaie blev slået sammen i byen. Lokalbefolkningen bruger stadig lejlighedsvis de gamle navne, men alle attraktioner og andre seværdigheder i disse tidligere lokaliteter er dækket af denne artikel.
Percé er meget en sæsonbestemt destination. Turistsæsonen løber omtrent fra midten af juni til slutningen af september, hvor gader, butikker, restauranter og logi ofte er irriterende travlt. De fleste virksomheder og attraktioner er også åbne i skuldersæsonerne fra midten af maj til midten af juni og slutningen af september til midten af oktober, i nogle tilfælde med reducerede timer. Uden for sæsonen kan Percé dog virke næsten som en spøgelsesby. Hvis du befinder dig i byen om vinteren, hjemmesiden Feriedestination Percé (se afsnittet "Besøgsinformation" nedenfor) har en fuld oversigt over aktiviteter og tjenester, der forbliver åbne hele året; disse tendens stærkt mod vintersport såsom snescooter, snesko og hundeslæde.
Percé kan prale af en befolkning på omkring 3.300 klynger i en kæde af landsbyer spredt langs kysten.
Historie
I evigheder var Percé-området en fiskeplads for det lokale Mi'kmaq-folk, og det var kendt for europæere begyndende i det 17. århundrede (opdagelsesrejsende Samuel de Champlain så og navngav Percé Rock i 1603, og området fungerede som mellemlanding for skibe på vej til Quebec City). Men det var først i begyndelsen af 1800-tallet, at den permanente bosættelse af byen startede. Først var Percé en stille fiskerby som mange af sine naboer på Gaspé-halvøen, men efter at Percé Rock kom ind på rejsendes radarskærme i det tidlige 20. århundrede, begyndte turismen gradvist at overtage som byens økonomiske grundpiller. Under den anden verdenskrig betjente Royal Canadian Navy også en vigtig trådløs aflytningsstation ved Percé, som var ansvarlig for at opdage nazistiske ubåde, der strøede i farvandene ud for Canadas østkyst.
Besøgsinformation
Feriedestination Percé er webstedet for Percé turistinformationscenter(Bureau d'accueil touristique de Percé). Det er en omfattende ressource for besøgende til Percé med de sædvanlige lister over seværdigheder, hoteller, restauranter, butikker og barer - men især især en begivenhedskalender, udskrivbare historiske og arkitektoniske vandreture, en tidevandsplan (nyttigt til at komme til Percé Rock uden båd), og opdaterede oplysninger om vejbygning og lukninger i lokalområdet.
Percés mursten og mørtel 1 Turistinformationskontor er lige i centrum af byen, på 142, rue de l'Église. Det er åbent på sæsonbasis: dagligt fra 8:00 til 20:00 i juli og august med kortere timer i skuldermånederne juni og september.
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Med bil
Sådan kommer langt de fleste besøgende til Percé. Byen er i gang Provinsiale rute 132, hovedkørselvejen på den sydlige bred af St. Lawrence.
For at komme til Percé fra Quebec City skal du tage Autoroute 20 øst til slutningen af vejen i Trois-pistolerFortsæt derefter mod øst ad rute 132. Afstanden er cirka 750 km (465 miles), så planlæg i cirka otte timer i bilen eksklusive stop. Du kan barbere dig et par kilometer fra den afstand ved at dreje fra kl L'Anse-Pleureuse og tage genvejen inde i landet Murdochville via Provinsiale rute 198, men det kommer på bekostning af noget af det majestætiske landskab, du ser langs strandlinjen.
Hvis du kommer fra Maritimes, Percé er omkring 245 km (153 miles) fra New Brunswick grænse ved Campbellton, via rute 132 øst. Turen tager 2½ til 3 timer.
Med fly
De nærmeste lufthavne med ruteflyvning er Michel Pouliot Gaspé Lufthavn(Aéroport Michel-Pouliot de Gaspé) (YGP IATA) i Gaspé og Bonaventure lufthavn(Aéroport de Bonaventure) (YVB IATA) i Bonaventure, med service til Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec City og Montreal. De, der ankommer længere væk, skal først flyve ind Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport(Aéroport international Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau) (YUL IATA) i Montreal eller måske Jean Lesage Internationale Lufthavn(Aéroport international Jean-Lesage) (YQB IATA) i Quebec City; du kan tage en tilslutningsflyvning til YGP fra en af disse lufthavne via Air Canada Express.
Gaspé og Bonaventure lufthavne har biludlejningsfaciliteter på stedet eller i nærheden (Rabat, Virksomhedog national i den tidligere; Sparsommelig i sidstnævnte) hvor du kan fortsætte din rejse til Percé.
Med bus
Det Orléans Express busnetværk betjener hele Quebec-provinsen, inklusive Gaspé-halvøen. Der er en daglig bus, der afgår fra Rimouski kl. 14:55 og ankommer til Percé kl. 22:19. Prisen er $ 84,05 pr. Passager, inklusive skat og to indcheckede poser, med et opkrævningsgebyr på $ 5 for hver ekstra indchecket pose op til maksimalt fire i alt. Bussen afleverer dig lige i bymidten overfor turistinformationskontoret.
Med tog
Det 1 Percé togstation ligger syd for byens centrum på 44, route de l'Anse-à-Beaufils. Indtil 2013 VIA-skinne drev tjeneste på Gaspé-halvøen øst for Matapédia. Det er suspenderet på ubestemt tid. Der er ingen tidsplan for genoptagelse af jernbanetjeneste til Percé.
Komme omkring
At komme fra sted til sted inden for Percés centrum er at gå en god mulighed; hvis du skal længere væk, er en bil stort set en absolut nødvendighed. Taxa er tilgængelig, selvom det er pebret.
Med bus
RéGÎM, Gaspé-halvøens landdistriktsnetværk med offentlig transport, har to ruter, der betjener Percé.
- Rute 31 tager to daglige afgange mandag til fredag fra kl Chandler nord til det centrale Percé kl. 11:59 og 15:59 og ankommer henholdsvis kl. 12:53 og 16:53 og foretager masser af mellemstop undervejs. Returrejser afgår fra Percé kl. 13 og 17 og ankommer tilbage til Chandler henholdsvis kl. 13:56 og 17:56.
- Morgen kører videre Rute 32 forlade Paspébiac kl.6.20, ankommer til Percé kl.8.08. Returrejser (24-timers forhåndsreservation kræves, ring 1-877-521-0841) forlader Percé kl. 9 og ankommer tilbage til Paspébiac kl. 10:50, hvor de, der kører længere mod vest, kan overføre til en Poute 40-bus mod Carleton-sur-Mer. Eftermiddagsafgange fra Paspébiac på rute 32 gør ikke server Percé, og afslutt i stedet kl Grande-Rivière.
- Såvel, Rute 22 kører mellem L'Anse-à-Beaufils og Gaspé, der betjener Coin-du-Banc, Barachois og andre percéer, der ligger uden for, men ikke byens centrum. Gaspé-busser forlader L'Anse-à-Beaufils mandag til fredag kl.6.40 og passerer gennem Coin-du-Banc og Barachois henholdsvis kl.6.52 og 07.00 inden de ankommer til Gaspé kl.7.47. Sydgående ture forlader Gaspé kl. 17:50 og stopper kl. 18:41 i Barachois, kl. 18:50 i Coin-du-Banc og 19:02 i L'Anse-à-Beaufils.
Billetprisen betales kontant ($ 4) eller med billetter ($ 3 pr. Stk. Fås i bøger på ti fra deltagende detailhandlere eller direkte fra buschaufførerne). Hvis du planlægger at gøre meget brug af RéGÎM under dit ophold på Gaspé-halvøen, kan det være nyttigt at købe et forudbetalt adgangskort (tilgængeligt online for $ 5), hvilket er godt i en hel måned og giver dig ret til det samme rabat $ 3 billetpris.
I en knivspids kunne du også købe en billet til et par dollars på Orléans Express bus til en af Percés ydre områder (der er stoppesteder i Barachois, Bridgeville, L'Anse-à-Beaufils og Cap-d'Espoir); chauffører er undertiden endda enige om at trække sig ud på siden af vejen direkte til din destination, men det kan tage et stykke tid, før en anden bus kommer forbi for at tage dig tilbage til Percé.
Se
Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park ligger helt inden for byen Percé, og du har dem at takke for alle gavebutikkerne, søde gîtesog skarer af turister her. Dryppet af velhavende folk, der begyndte at komme til at se Percé Rock omkring århundredskiftet, blev en stabil strøm efter Anden Verdenskrig, og i 1971 blev Bonaventure Island købt af Quebec-regeringen og forvandlet til en nationalpark. Percé Rock blev tilføjet tre år senere. I dag besøger op mod 60.000 mennesker parken hvert år.
Bortset fra de to titulære komponenter, der er beskrevet mere detaljeret nedenfor, inkluderer Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park også Charles Robin sektor(sekteur Charles-Robin), sammensat af en håndfuld omhyggeligt restaurerede pakhuse fra det 19. århundrede ved siden af kajen, der blev bygget af Charles Robin, en iværksætter fra Jersey og stifter til Percé, hvis store fiskeribedrift var en vigtig aktør i torskefiskeriet ved Saint Lawrence-bugten. I dag huser disse bygninger parkens Discovery Center, Le Chafaud Museum (se nedenfor) og La Saline, en mødelokale, hvor specielle arrangementer afholdes af parkens personale.
Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park er ikke en canadisk nationalpark - på trods af sit navn drives den af Quebec provins- park service. Derfor er dit Parks Canada Discovery Pass ikke godt her, men hvis du har et Årlige Parks Quebec-netværkskort, din adgang er gratis. (Hvis du ikke har en, og du planlægger at besøge andre dele af Quebec, kan det være en klog investering: Parks Quebecs netværk inkluderer snesevis af parker, naturreservater og andre attraktioner i alle dele af provinsen.)
For dem uden et årskort er adgangen $ 7,50 for voksne og $ 3,25 for børn i alderen 6 til 17. De 5 og derunder kommer gratis ind. Rabatterede priser for familier er også tilgængelige ($ 10,75 for en voksen og børn; $ 15 for to voksne og børn). Parkering er $ 10 for biler og autocampere og $ 6 for motorcykler og er ikke dækket af Parks Quebec Network Card. I 2017 var parken åben dagligt kl. 09.00 til 16.00 fra 22. maj til 9. oktober og indtil kl. 17 i højsæsonen for turister fra 5. juni til 16. september.
- 1 (Île Bonaventure). Bonaventure Island er et fugleelskerparadis omkring 4 km² ud for kysten af Percé, der er mest berømt som en yngleplads for omkring et dusin arter af vandrende havfugle. Her finder du skarver, lundefugle, murrer og mest berømt af alle verdens største og lettest tilgængelige koloni af nordlige havsule med 100.000 fugle stærke. Efter en kort bådtur stiger du af L'Anse à Butler på vestsiden af øen, og du vil se foran dig en klynge af gamle klapphuse: før det var et beskyttet naturhav, var Bonaventure Island stedet for et lille, men blomstrende samfund af fiskere og den forfædres familie boliger, de efterlod, er blevet fuldstændigt restaureret ved hjælp af autentiske byggemetoder og arkitektoniske træk. Så er du velkommen til at amble rundt på din fritid: øen kan prale af en række landskaber og landskaber, herunder dejlige marker, afsondrede picnicsteder og naturskønne udsigter, der ser tilbage på kysten eller ud over det åbne hav, og du vil blive serenaded til enhver tid af fuglenes klagende sange. Dette er seværdighederne, lydene og lugterne (på godt og ondt - vilde blomster duft er dejlig; fugledryg, ikke så meget) på Gaspé-halvøen fra før. Inden du forlader Bonaventure Island, glem ikke at stoppe ved restaurant ved siden af kajen for nogle af deres berømte fiskesuppe.
- 2 Percé Rock (Rocher Percé). Denne gigantiske stenmonolit er et naturligt vidunder, der for rejsende er blevet næsten synonymt med selve Gaspé-halvøen. På afstand siger de, at Percé Rock ligner et skib under sejl, men kom lidt tættere på, og du vil se en 20 meter (66 fod) naturlig bue, der punkterer klippen gennem dens base - deraf navnet, der oversættes til "gennemboret sten". Et par meter (fødder) udad fra hoveddelen, du ser Obelisken(L'Obélisque), en ensom havstabel, der tidligere var bunden af en anden bue, der kollapsede efter et lille jordskælv i 1845. De fleste besøger Percé Rock med båd, men ved lavvande er det muligt at gå der fra kysten (du kan finde en tidevandsplan i turistinformationscentret). Hvis du er på vej til Percé Rock til fods, skal du holde øje med tiden og holde øje med faldende klipper, da erosion er en konstant kendsgerning her - men benyt lejligheden til at tjekke de 150 arter af fossile havdyr indlejret i de rene kalkstenskråber, relikvier fra Devon-perioden for omkring 400 millioner år siden.
Bymidte og omkring
- For udendørs elskere er nationalparken ikke alt, hvad Percé har at tilbyde. I bjergene bag bymidten er der en trio af attraktioner, der er tilgængelige for vandrere på et netværk af stier bag byen (q.v.):
- 3 Grotten (La Grotte) (1,4 km forbi trailhead via chemin de la Grotte). Navnet er ikke nøjagtigt nøjagtigt, men det er dejligt, det samme: dette er ikke en grotte, men et dejligt lille vandfald, der ligger i niche mellem Mont Sainte-Anne og Mont Blanc, hvor en bjergbæk tumler over en mur af rød sten ind i en lavvandet pool. Alt dette finder sted inde i et halvcirkelformet naturligt amfiteater, hvor statuer af Jomfru Maria og andre religiøse kugler er i overflod i overensstemmelse med disse bjerge som et katolsk pilgrimssted (se nedenfor).
- 4 Mont Sainte-Anne (1,8 kilometer forbi stihovedet via Chemin de la Grotte; drej til venstre ved Chemin du Mont-Sainte-Anne og fortsæt til slutningen af stien). Kendt i det 17. århundrede som "Rolands bord" (La Table à Roland) på grund af sin flade top har Mont Sainte-Annes betagende majestæt gjort det til et religiøst sted i århundreder af Gaspesianere: fra Mi'kmaq, der tog deres stammes nyfødte babyer her for at præsentere dem for solguden til 19. og tidlig 20.- århundrede Québécois-hengivne fra St. Anne, der ville pilgrimere der hver 26. juli. I dag kan vandrere følge i deres fodspor og nyde en fantastisk udsigt over byen og ud til L'Anse-à-Beaufils, Percé Rock og Bonaventure Island.
- 5 Mont Blanc (4,7 kilometer [2,9 miles] forbi trailhead via Chemin de la Grotte, Chemin du Mont-Ste-Anne, Sentier des Sources, Sentier des Pieds-Croches og Sentier de la Crevasse). Det er en længere vandretur til Mont Blanc end enten Grotten eller Mont Sainte-Anne, men det er umagen værd: Sentier de la Crevasse stien fører dig langs en dyb sprække i siden af bjerget, som i en højde på ca. 300 m lige ned giver en svimlende oplevelse. Mont Blanc selv er lidt højere end Mont Sainte-Anne; topmødet er tilgængeligt via en stejl grusvej, der begynder i slutningen af sentier de la Crevasse og giver en smuk udsigt over den gaspesiske kyst nord for Percé og ud til det åbne hav.
- 6 Cap-Blanc Fyrtårn (Phare du Cap-Blanc) (Fra rute 132, 2,5 km syd for byens centrum). Dette billed-perfekte fyrtårn er 7 m (24 fod) i højden og blev bygget i 1915 for at erstatte en tidligere struktur fra 1874. Selvom det ikke længere er i drift, skinnede lyset fra dette ottekantede, stumpede, rød-hvide fyr en gang i 24 km (15 miles), advarende skibe væk fra de stenede stimer Hvidt hoved(Cap Blanc) syd for Percé. Landet, hvor Cap-Blanc Fyr ligger, er i dag en del af Camping du Phare à Percé campingplads; mens grunden nominelt er lukket for besøgende, har campingpladsens personale tendens til at være tolerante over for folk, der stopper forbi for korte øjebliksbilleder.
- 7 [dødt link]Le Chafaud Museum (Musée le Chafaud), 145, rute 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5100. Dagligt kl. 10-20, 24. juni - 21. september. Det fantastiske landskab i Percé-området har inspireret en båd med landskabskunstnere i løbet af året, og deres værker vises på dette museum beliggende i stueetagen i et gammelt lagerhus fra det 19. århundrede, der engang var ejet af Charles Robin fiskerivirksomhed. Le Chafauds permanente samling inkluderer for det meste malerier, men også nogle graveringer, fotografier og tegninger med pen og blæk. Rejseudstillinger er ofte også vært. $ 5, børn under 12 $ 2, studerende og ældre $ 3,50, familier $ 13.
L'Anse-à-Beaufils
L'Anse-à-Beaufils er en lille landsby 10 km syd for Percés centrum, opkaldt efter en fransk adelsmand, der blev rygtet som halvbror til kong Louis XIV. Det blev en del af Percé i 1971. I dag finder du et par historiske attraktioner grupperet rundt om havnen ved mundingen af L'Anse-à-Beaufils-floden.
- 8 Historisk L'Anse-à-Beaufils General Store (Magasin général historique authentique), 28, rue à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2225. Dagligt fra 10 til 17, midten af juni til slutningen af september eller begyndelsen af oktober, begrænset uden for sæsonen. Bygget i 1928 og engang det centrale knudepunkt for L'Anse-à-Beaufils, det gamle Robin, Jones og Whitman General Store drives nu som et slags levende historisk museum, hvor gammeldags tørre varer, landbrugsudstyr og andre varer fylder hylderne. På de guidede ture, de kører, vil kunstnere i periodedragt træde ud bag kasseapparater og købmandsvægte, der ser lige ud fra en tidsmaskine og rasler af folkelige anekdoter fra lokal historie. Andetsteds på museet fortæller gamle fotografier og artefakter landsbyens historie. Websted kun på fransk. $ 6, børn under 7 gratis.
- 9 Den gamle fabrik (La Vieille usine), 55, rue à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2277. Dagligt kl. 9-16, midten af juni til slutningen af september. En gang et fiskeforarbejdningsanlæg, denne robuste klappestruktur i hjertet af L'Anse-à-Beaufils '"kultur- og turisthavn" (havre culturel touristique) bærer mange hatte: den gamle fabrik fungerer som en gourmetbistro med en behagelig terrasse med udsigt over vandet, et forestillingsrum, der er vært for levende musik, spiller og komedieshow, et optagestudie og et kunstgalleri, hvor arbejdet med omkring tre dusin kunstnere fra Gaspé-halvøen og hele Quebec vises. Galleriets samling er en eklektisk samling, der omfatter både amatør- og professionelle værker i medier, der styrer farveskalaen fra malerier og skulpturer til smykker og keramik. Der afholdes også kunsthåndværkskurser for voksne og unge.
Val-d'Espoir
- 10 Percé Rock Organic Gardens (Bio-Jardins Rocher-Percé), 397, chemin de St-Isidoire, ☏ 1 418-782-2777. Percé Rock Organic Gardens er en udvidelse af Msgrs arbejde. François Xavier Ross, den engangsbiskop af Gaspé, der grundlagde Val-d'Espoir School of Agriculture (École d'agriculture de Val-d'Espoir) på dette sted i 1926 for at anspore udviklingen af områdebedrifter. I dag er denne samarbejdsdrevne institution hjemsted for en række temahaver, hvor accenten er på bæredygtigt landbrug og lokalt dyrkede fødevarer. Du kan også købe et beskedent udvalg af andre lokalt producerede håndværksprodukter i Haverne, inklusive en række helt naturlige kosmetik.
Gør
På vandet
Percé drager fuld fordel af sin naturskønne beliggenhed ved havet med et væld af vandaktiviteter, der venter besøgende i de travle sommermåneder.
Hvalsafari
St. Lawrence-flodmundingen og dens nærhed vrimler af hvaler i de varme måneder, og i Percé er der et par hvalsafarier, der giver dig chancen for at se en række arter, herunder finn, minke, pukkel og endda de truede blåhval samt hvide delfiner og havnsæler. Begge ture afgår fra 2 Tourist Wharf(Quai de tourisme) i byens centrum. Sæsonen løber fra maj til oktober med hvaler flest i juli og august.
- 1 Les Bateliers de Percé, 162, rute 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2974, momsfri: 1-877-782-2974. Afgang 15. - 30. maj kun ved gruppereservation; 1-24 juni 10:00. 25. juni - 30. september 10:00, 13:00 og 15:30; 1-30 okt 10:00 og 13:00. Vælg: to og en halv times hvalsafari tilbydes i det klimakontrollerede Capitaine Duval II, eller du kan chartre en Zodiac for en mere våd og vild, tæt og personlig oplevelse (vandtæt udstyr leveres for din bekvemmelighed). Kyndigt tosproget personale. $ 79, børn 7-12 $ 37,95, børn 6 og derunder gratis, Zodiac charter $ 85.
- 2 Croisières Julien Cloutier, 9, rue du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-2161, momsfri: 1-877-782-2161. Efter reservation 15. maj - 30. oktober. Denne familiedrevne virksomhed driver 3-timers hvalsafari i et stort, behageligt skib: hvis du er tilbøjelig til søsyge, er dette muligheden for dig. Websted kun på fransk. $ 69, børn 7-12 $ 33, børn 6 og derunder gratis.
Bådture
Bådture til nationalparken drives af de samme to tøj, der håndterer hvalsafari. Disse krydstogter summer normalt af Percé Rock på vej til og / eller fra Bonaventure Island; husk på, at hvis du forlader øen, skal du betale parkeringsgebyret, som ikke er inkluderet i nedenstående priser. Ture varer normalt mellem en og to timer og løber fra midten af maj til slutningen af oktober. Afgange for begge disse virksomheder er fra Tourist Wharf.
- Les Bateliers de Percé, 162, rute 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2974, momsfri: 1-877-782-2974. Afgang 15.-31. Maj kl. 10; 9. juni, 11.00, 13.00 og 17.00; Jul-september hver halve time fra kl. 9-17. 10. oktober og 13:00. Les Bateliers de Percé tilbyder tosprogede fortalt krydstogter (skønt besætningens beherskelse af engelsk er rystende) på Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park. Rutinen ser både passere Percé Rock, før de lægger til på Bonaventure Island ved L'Anse à Butler, hvorefter de omgår øen, inden de vender tilbage til kajen i Percé. De, der ønsker at gå af og udforske øen et stykke tid, bør træffe foranstaltninger på afgangstidspunktet for, hvilken rejse de vender tilbage på. $ 25, børn 7-12 $ 12,15, børn 6 og under gratis.
- Croisières Julien Cloutier, 9, rue du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-2161, momsfri: 1-877-782-2161. Regelmæssige afgange 15. maj - 15. oktober, kun ved reservation 15. - 30. oktober. Croisières Julien Cloutier stopper på Bonaventure Island, hvis du specifikt anmoder om det, men standardindstillingen omgår blot øen, inden han vender tilbage til kysten (via Percé Rock). Måneskins krydstogter er lejlighedsvis planlagt; ring for detaljer. En pålidelig virksomhed, der har arbejdet i over 20 år. Websted kun på fransk. $ 25, børn 7-12 $ 12,15, børn 6 og under gratis.
Guidede havkajakture tilbydes også:
- 3 Avolo Plein Air, 1669, rute 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5403. På Avolo Plein Air leder Jeffrey Samuel-Bond og hans crack-team gæster på en række havkajakture i og omkring Percé, der passer til alle fra erfarne udendørs eventyrere til nybegyndere, der aldrig har lagt hænderne på en padle før. Hvis du vil udføre den sædvanlige Percé Rock / Bonaventure Island-rute, kan du, men Avolos specialitet er halv-, hel- og flerdagesudflugter langs kysten af Pointe-Saint-Pierre, et område uden for den slagne vej i det nordlige Percé, der er kendt for sin vilde og vidunderlige natur. Du vil passere under vingerne af snesevis af squawking havfugle, sige hej til sæler og (hvis du er heldig) en hval eller to og undre dig over det fantastiske syn af Indian Head Rock(le Tête d'Indien) som din guide uddanner dig om den omfattende biodiversitet i regionen. Hvis du ikke helt stoler på dine havben, tilbyder Avolo også omfattende lektioner gennem Quebec Federation of Kano og Kajak(Fédération québécoise du canot et du kajak): En-dags grundlæggende, to-dages mellemliggende og fire-dages avancerede kurser tilbydes til henholdsvis $ 125, $ 225 og $ 500. Udflugter starter ved $ 50 (børn $ 40); se webstedet for detaljeret prisstruktur og afgangsplan.
Fiskeri
Vandene i og omkring Percé vrimler med fisk og havliv med forskellige beskrivelser. Hvis du kaster fra en af de forskellige dokker og lystbådehavne rundt i byen, har du sandsynligvis held og lykke med at fange makrel i juli og august. Også ørred og laks er rigelige i de indre floder, men i modsætning til det tidligere scenario kræves provinsielle tilladelser (de er let tilgængelige et antal steder rundt omkring i byen) og underlagt sæsonbestemte begrænsninger.
- 4 På havet med kystfiskerne (En mer avec les pêcheurs côtiers), ☏ 1 418-782-6007, momsfri: 1-877-689-6595. 09.00, 13.00 og 16.00, jul-sep. Kaptajn Michael Moreau binder sin fiskerbåd, den Omirlou, over floden fra Den gamle fabrik ved L'Anse-à-Beaufils havn. Han tager dig med på en to-og-en-halv times udflugt på vandet, hvor du vil vinkle for makrel og torsk og prøve lykken med hummerfælderne, mens du lærer ind og ud af den gaspesiske fiskerisektor. Engelsk tales. $ 50, børn $ 35.
Dykning
- 5 Percé Yacht Club (Club nautique de Percé), 199, rute 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5403. Percé Yacht Club er Gaspé-halvøens førende epicenter for dykning. Grundlagt som en non-profit organisation med en mission om at uddanne besøgende om det mangfoldige og skrøbelige vandøkosystem i Bonaventure Island og Percé Rock National Park, tilbyder klubben dyk på et dusin steder langs den nordlige og østlige bred af Bonaventure Island. Halv- og heldagsudflugter afslører et stort udvalg af spektakulære ubådsseværdigheder såsom majestætiske klippeformationer, store undersøiske huler og en udbrændt fiskerbåd, der ødelagde i 1984 - for ikke at nævne havlivet som svampe, hummer, havanemoner, og havnesæler. Hvis du ikke har din PADI-certificering, vil $ 300 købe dig et heldagscertificeringskursus med et testdyk - den pris inkluderer udstyr, transport til og fra dykkerstedet, nationalparkens indgangsgebyr og dit provinsielle certificeringskort - men hvis du vil spore det, er der også et halvdags "Introduktion til dybhavsdykning" -kursus til $ 150, der er tilstrækkeligt til et dyk sammen med en certificeret instruktør. Dit andet dyk er $ 75, hvis du vælger den sidstnævnte mulighed. Websted kun på fransk. Tjek webstedet for detaljeret prisstruktur.
Stranden
Når du vil tage en pause fra eventyr og tilbringe en dag på stranden, har du to muligheder, 6 Coin-du-Banc Strand og 7 Cap-d'Espoir-stranden, henholdsvis nord og syd for bymidten. Cap-d'Espoir er den mindste af de to, men det bliver ganske overfyldt om sommeren; det er stedet for det årlige Festi-Plage musikfestival og tilbyder også picnicbænke og omklædningsrum. I mellemtiden er det ved den lange sandstrand Coin-du-Banc ofte bare dig, de bølgende bølger og det betagende strandlandskab.
Vandreture
Fra de forblæste marker og vejrbitte skove i Bonaventure Island til de forrevne bjerge inde i landet har Percé-området en række landskaber til vandrere.
- Perfekt til begyndere, Bonaventure Island har 15 km (9 miles) vandrestier med en let til mellemliggende sværhedsgrad, der kan prale af naturskøn udsigt til den storslåede Percé Rock, ind på øens kæmpe redekoloni af nordlige havsule og over det åbne hav (hold øje med hvaler!) Chemin du Roy stien er rygraden i netværket: den cirkler det meste af vejen rundt om øen og krammer kysten fra turbådsdokken kl. L'Anse à Butler til L'Anse Chatouilleuse, en afstand på i alt 4,7 km (2,9 miles). I mellemtiden Sentier des Mousses, Sentier des Coloniesog Sentier Paget er lidt sværere: de krydser gennem det skovklædte, noget bakkede indre af øen, der forbinder til Chemin du Roy i begge ender. Uanset hvilken rute du vælger, er det vigtigt at vende tilbage til kajen ved L'Anse à Butler inden den sidste turbådsafgang, ellers overnatter du!
- På trods af en opadgående stigning på mere end 300 m, er det også relativt let at køre på Mont-Sainte-Anne og Mont Blanc-stier[tidligere dødt link](Sentiers du Mont Sainte-Anne et du Mont Blanc) (kun sammenkædet kort på fransk): stierne er enten asfalterede eller velplejede grusveje, der kan prale af hvilestop, vaskerum og picnicbænke med hyppige intervaller. Spredt gennem bjergene lige inde i landet fra byens centrum er dette et netværk på 13 km (8 miles) sammenkoblede ruter, der begynder bag på parkeringspladsen bag 3 Katolske kirke St. Michael(Église St-Michel) 57, rue de l'Église. En sekundær indgang lige ved rute 132 nord for byens centrum er perfekt til dem, der kommer eller går fra Mont Blanc. Bortset fra deres navnebror attraktioner beskrevet ovenfor, stierne i sig selv kan også prale af panoramaudsigt, der tager et stort stykke af den østlige Gaspesiske kyst samt nationalparken. På en klar dag kan du endda se Miscou Island, New Brunswick.
- Gemt væk i bjergene bag byens centrum (lidt længere væk end Mont Sainte-Anne og Mont Blanc), Route des Failles strækker sig fra den lille landsby Cannes-de-Roches til den sydlige ende af byens centrum. Route des Failles er en asfalteret vej, der kan krydses til fods, på cykel eller i en bil - men vær yderst forsigtig, hvis du bruger et køretøj, da dette er en usædvanlig kurvet vej, der inkluderer omkring et halvt dusin hårnål drejer kun 5,7 km (3,5 miles) afstand. Men for vandrere, der kan håndtere ændringer i højden, er Route des Failles 'belønning værd: på topmødet er en ekstravaganza med betagende panorama-bjerglandskaber og havlandskaber (dog kan du ikke se Percé Rock herfra).
- Længere væk fra centrum af byen kan især ivrige vandrere nyde en mere omfattende netværk af stier[tidligere dødt link] (kun sammenkædet kort på fransk), der strækker sig gennem Percés udkant. De to komponenter er:
- det Bjergsti(Sentier des montagnes), som er den kortere, men sværere af de to: den løber i 14 km (8,7 miles) fra 4 Auberge de Gargantua, hvor den forbinder med Route des Failles og stienetværket Mont Sainte-Anne / Mont Blanc, til fiskerihavnen ved L'Anse-à-Beaufils med adskillige stejle stigninger og nedstigninger undervejs. De, der kunne lide de storslåede alpine udsigter på Route des Failles, finder mere af det samme her: de naturskønne udsigter og fotomuligheder kommer hurtigt og rasende, når du gør dig vej fra top til top med en betagende udsigt over de skæve bjerge og uberørte kyst . For den store finale går stien ned ad Côte de la Fourche og følger en pludrende bæk sydpå mod kysten, hvor den ender ved ...
- det River Trail(Sentier des rivières), 27 km let vandretur, der er let at mellemliggende, og som fører nordpå til Coin-du-Banc. Først strækker du dig over L'Anse-à-Beaufils-flodens fredelige dal (krydser gentagne gange over den på fem dejlige rebbroer), når du tager dig nordpå til Val-d'Espoir. Derefter krydser du nogle forholdsvis lette at krydse bakker, følger et par bucolic bjergstrømme og passerer et smukt vandfald på det charmerende og passende navn Emerald River(Rivière aux émeraudes) inden det ender på et parkeringsområde et par hundrede meter (ca. en tredjedel kilometer) fra rute 132.
If you're visiting Percé in autumn and plan to hike, please note that hunting season runs from late September through mid-November. During those times, it is essential to wear bright-coloured clothing and take other sensible precautions. This doesn't apply on Bonaventure Island, where hunting is prohibited per the regulations of the national park.
Fuglekiggeri
Aside from the obvious answer (Bonaventure Island), there are a number of other places around Percé where an abundance of bird life can be found, such as Cap-d'Espoir, Pointe-Saint-Pierre, og Malbaie Lagoon(Barachois de Malbaie) in Coin-du-Banc. In addition to the famous northern gannets, Percé is home to a number of different types of migratory birds including puffins, red-necked grebes, and various species of scoters, guillemots, mockingbirds, and warblers.
With a mission of promoting the awareness and conservation of bird life in the region, the Gaspé Birdwatchers' Club(Club des ornithologues de la Gaspésie) (website in French only) is an exhaustive source of information and organizer of activities for birders in Percé and all over the area. The club frequently hosts birdwatching excursions at sites throughout the Gaspé Peninsula, and their website contains a comprehensive list of migratory species that frequent the area and their usual times of arrival, as well as information for winter birdwatchers. Membership is open to all.
Om vinteren
Though the Gaspé Peninsula has been recognized in the pages of national geografi magazine as one of the top winter destinations in North America, Percé in particular is very much a seasonal town that largely shuts down after the end of October. If you're in town during the cold-weather months, the website Holiday Destination Percé har en comprehensive list of the handful of attractions, lodgings and services that do remain open in the offseason.
- Aux Jardins de l'Anse[dødt link] (website in French only) is a charming gîte (bed and breakfast) that operates dog-sledding excursions between January and March. Call 1 418-782-2294 for details.
- As well, the Mont Sainte-Anne and Mont Blanc hiking trails (se ovenfor) are open to snowshoers in the winter.
Købe
There's something about Percé that inflames the creative spirit — actually, it's not hard to figure out why; the magnificent landscapes and the allure of the sea are full of infectious enchantment. At any rate, the work of local artists and artisans figures heavily into the stock of Percé's many souvenir stores. Handmade jewelry is another frequent find, often made with semiprecious stones found on local beaches, such as agate, jasper, onyx, and (if you're lucky) gaspeite, a rare greenish mineral unique to the Gaspé Peninsula.
Town centre and around
- 1 Agate et Caillou, 67, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2098. Dagligt kl. 9-18. Jewellery and decorative baubles designed and produced in-house using a variety of gems and stones of local origin: agate, jasper, onyx, labradorite, gaspeite, petrified wood, and more. Or even if you're just wondering what the weird-looking stone is that you found on the beach, the folks at Agate et Caillou will identify it for you.
- 2 Au Bon Secours, 150, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2011. The oldest continually operating souvenir shop in Percé, open since 1930 in a former drugstore a stone's throw from the harbour, sells a mixed bag of merchandise including clothes, touristy souvenirs, and decorative tchotchkes including carved stone figurines of seabirds by local artist Suzanne Tétreault-Massé.
- 3 Boutique de la Mer, 5, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-2011. This extravagantly decorated little shop just off the main drag in downtown Percé sells fashionable ladies' clothes, a bevy of brightly coloured lawn and garden decorations, and other gifts and souvenirs of all kinds.
- 4 Boutique Nature, La Neigère, rue du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-2240. Daily 9AM-5PM, May 30-Sep 23; till 9PM Jun 27-Aug 26. Run by Sépaq as the official gift shop of Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park, Boutique Nature is in a converted waterfront warehouse that dates to the 19th century. On sale is a treasure trove of literature and visitor information on all aspects of the national park, as well as works by local artists and artisans and souvenirs of varying descriptions.
- 5 Donald Cahill Art Gallery (Galerie d'art Donald-Cahill), 424, route 132, ☏ 1 581-353-1003. Displays the seaside landscapes and other maritime-themed paintings of Donald Cahill, a native Percéen who moonlights as the captain of a whale-watching boat. Other artists working in a variety of media are also represented. Prints are sold. Website in French only. Open during off-season.
- 6 La Marée Basse, 153, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2823. The handcrafted work of local artisans is the order of the day at this gift shop in the heart of Percé's town centre: everything from paintings and decorative baubles to stylish, one-of-a-kind clothes and jewellery fashioned from local agate.
- 7 La Marinière, 162, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5480. True to its name, the stuff that's on offer at La Marinière tends to have a maritime theme: the clothes boast more than their fair share of loud horizontal stripes and anchor motifs, and Marie-Josée Tommi's carved gannet figurines are a hot seller as well. Handbags, artisan jewellery, and homey souvenirs complete the picture.
- 8 Mylène Henry Studio and Gallery (Atelier-Galerie Mylène-Henry), 224, route 132, ☏ 1 514-793-3443. M-F 9AM-5PM. A native Gaspésienne, Mylène Henry's local landscape scenes are realized in a brightly coloured, cartoonlike, somewhat surreal aesthetic that is shared with her work as an illustrator of children's books — the other half of her artistic career. In addition to her original paintings, Mylène's gallery at the south end of Percé town centre sells copies of those books, as well as postcards, greeting cards, and calendars adorned with her work. Website in French only.
- 9 Wazo, 6, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-5700. M-F 10AM-6PM, May; daily 8:30AM-9PM, Jun through mid-Sep; daily 10AM-6PM, mid-Sep through mid-Oct, by appointment the rest of the year. Though Martin Boucher Arsenault now runs about a half-dozen Wazo boutiques all over the Gaspé Peninsula and elsewhere in Quebec, the Percé location, located in the heart of downtown, is the original. Art jewellery is the name of the game here: the artist draws on his mixed Amerindian/Acadian heritage as well as forms found in the natural world to create earrings, pendants, bracelets, and other pieces in bold, unique designs that are respectful of the diversity of source materials he uses (gold and silver, semiprecious stones native to the area, even coral and starfish found on local beaches). You can choose from a range of preexisting designs in stock — the "Peace & Love" medallion, commissioned by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, is undoubtedly the best-known of these — or Martin will work with you to custom-design a piece of your very own. Website in French only.
L'Anse-à-Beaufils
- 10 [dødt link]La Fabrique d'Antan, 676, route 132, ☏ 1 418-645-5315. This is where renowned artisan Pascal Riopel offers unique, high-quality cabinets and other rustic furniture, handmade onsite using only traditional designs and methods — hence the name of his store, which in English translates to something like "the workshop of yesteryear". You can also pick up charming folk art, handmade pottery, and vintage tchotchkes in an appropriately rustic setting about midway between L'Anse-à-Beaufils and Percé town centre. Website in French only.
- 11 Le Sablier Collection Studio and Boutique (Atelier-Boutique Collection le Sablier), 14, rue à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2964. At his workshop and boutique in L'Anse-à-Beaufils, Serge Bourget sells unique gifts that make a distinctive statement: handmade sand-casted and stone-casted items such as picture frames, carvings, and decorative baubles produced with materials he finds on local beaches.
Barachois
- 12 Margot Mérette Studio (Atelier Margot-Mérette), 1247, route 132, ☏ 1 418-360-3774. Open year-round by appointment. A graphic designer by trade, Margot Mérette's passion for painting and sculpture ignited during her college days at UQAM and has now come to full fruition in her second career. At her studio in Barachois, she'll show you some selections from her collection of acrylic paintings — dreamlike fantasy scenes that shine in vibrant, radiant colours and celebrate the harmonious cooperation of man and nature — and you'll take a walk through an outdoor sculpture garden, a "lost paradise" (in the words of her website) of carved driftwood and whimsical works in ceramic. Website in French only.
Spise
Eating in Percé is all about separating the wheat from the chaff. Sure, by and large the restaurants here serve the kind of overpriced, lackluster fare typical of tourist towns. But a little bit of searching — especially outside the town centre — will turn up some really nice dining experiences. When in doubt, ask a local.
Also, if you're a fan of seafood, you're in luck: that's all anyone seems to eat here, and it's an experience not to be missed. The cod, salmon, scallops, lobster, and other fruits de mer served up in Percé's restaurants are almost unanimously locally sourced, fresh and delicious.
Town centre and around
- 1 La Maison Mathilde, 85, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2349. Open Jun-Sep. Owned by the same folks that run the motel next door, the Auberge les Trois Soeurs, La Maison Mathilde is a cozy little place that's far enough from the centre of town to afford diners a bit of quietude, yet not so far as to be inconvenient. Deliciously prepared and exquisitely presented seafood dishes are the name of the game here, with scallops a particular specialty; if you're not a fan of seafood, there's also a range of meat entrées and pasta dishes that, unfortunately, tend not to be quite as good. Local beer is available on tap. Points off for the service, which is hit-or-miss, and the prices, which are a bit high for the somewhat skimpy portion sizes. $35-65.
- 2 La Maison du Pêcheur, 155, place du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-5331. Daily 11AM-2:30PM (lunch) and 5PM-10PM (dinner), Jun-Sep. La Maison du Pêcheur is easily the most upscale fine-dining restaurant in Percé, but you'd never know it from the unassuming exterior: like most of the buildings next to the wharf, this place used to be a fish warehouse; then it spent a period as a youth hostel (check out the 1960s-era FLQ graffiti that remains on the ceiling rafters!) Locally sourced seafood is the crux of the menu here — salmon, halibut, scallops, lobsters, and other delights come in multi-course prix fixe meals or can be ordered A la carte, and are crafted into some of the most unique, creative selections you'll find anywhere in the Gaspé (cod tongue with sea urchin sauce, for example). Matching the topnotch food is one of the best waterfront views in town, looking out onto Percé Rock og Bonaventure Island. The attentive yet unobtrusive service befits the level of luxury, and the extensive wine list emphasizes European vintages. $35-80.
- 3 Les Sacs à Vin, 50, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-1414. There's nothing pretentious to be found at this combination bar, bistro and campground (!) at the north end of Percé town centre — just some of the hugest portions of home-cooked seafood goodies the Gaspé Peninsula has to offer, served up with friendly, folksy verve by a staff headed by a French expat named François. Most visitors to Les Sacs à Vin seem to gravitate toward the lobster, which is some of the cheapest and most delicious around, but there's also a bevy of other local specialties on offer: scallops, smoked salmon (served over fettuccine), maple syrup pie for dessert, and a small slate of Québécois wines. Åben året rundt. $15-40.
- Biard, 99 132 Rte W, ☏ 1 418-782-2873. Fresh seafood and fish. Lobster dinner $30-38, crab, shrimps, etc. Non-seafood items. View of the Percé Rock.
- 4 Restaurant des Margaulx, Mauger House, Bonaventure Island. Daily 9AM-5PM, mid-Jun through late Sep; daily 9AM-4PM, late Sep through early Oct. If you've set out for a day of hiking on Bonaventure Island and forgot to pack a lunch, des Margaulx is your answer. Located just at the foot of the dock at L'Anse à Butler, this beautifully restored building served as a fish storehouse back in the days when a small, hardy community of fishermen lived on the island, and the restaurant stays true to its heritage with a hearty yet healthy menu of local seafood specialties, served cafeteria-style. You can get lobster, crab and shrimp sandwiches here as well as heartier entrées, but the specialty of the house that's not to be missed is authentic, old-style Gaspesian fish chowder flavoured with a delectable hint of saffron.
L'Anse-à-Beaufils
- 5 Resto de l'Anse, 892, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5054. Daily 11AM-9PM in season. More popular with locals than the tourist crowd, the bread and butter at this roadside snack bar in L'Anse-à-Beaufils is deep-fried goodies like breaded cod filets, fish and chips, and scallops, as well as poutine, Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, and other Quebec specialties. However, Resto de l'Anse is probably most famous around these parts for their seafood pizza, which they deliver to any location from downtown Percé to Sainte-Thérèse starting at 11AM every morning. Service is friendly and folksy, seating is either indoors or outside on picnic tables, and prices are hard to beat.
- Café-Bistro de la Vieille Usine, 55, rue à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2277. Open May-Sep. Far from the madding crowds of central Percé is found this old fish factory that now wears many hats: art gallery, concert hall, community gathering place, and pleasant terraced bistro serving up some of the finest food the area has to offer. La Vieille Usine is all about Gaspesian cuisine made with Gaspesian ingredients: the menu makes great use of produce and meat from area farms as well as other local artisanal goods (including microbrews on tap from L'Anse-à-Beaufils' own Pit Caribou) to whip up mouth-watering local specialties such as salt cod patties and lobster club sandwiches. Appetizers and other light fare look down-to-earth at first glance but are deceptively sophisticated — there's a cheeseburger on the menu, all right, but it's made with ground lamb from a farm on Chaleur Bay and topped with warm chèvre. The main courses, for their part, begin with creative concoctions incorporating local seafood, but don't end there — there's also a full range of gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, and salads. The pleasant, airy ambience makes the ever-present crowds bearable, and you can frequently catch live music or other performances. $20-40.
Barachois
- 6 Café des Couleurs, 1004, route 132, ☏ 1 418-645-2745. Daily 9AM-5PM, Jun-Sep. This hidden gem is in off-the-beaten-path Barachois, a good distance away from downtown Percé, but it's well worth the trip. Breakfast is the main attraction at Le Café des Couleurs: you can get hot cereal, yoghurt, and standard eggs-and-bacon fare, but the specialty is a range of Belgian waffles that come topped with everything from standard favourites like maple syrup and fruit compote to oddballs like smoked salmon, scallops, and ceviche. Upscale coffee concoctions are abundant. At lunchtime, there's a range of light fare including daily soup and salad specials. The ambience is quiet and pleasant, with walls adorned with the work of local artists. $15-30.
Drikke
Percé doesn't have a bar scene to speak of. If you're looking to kick back with a tall cold one after a long day of sightseeing and you don't want to do so at a restaurant or your hotel's lounge, you're limited to a pair of options located in the town centre.
Luckily for craft beer fans, though, one of those options is the official outlet for Pit Caribou (website in French only), a microbrewery headquartered in L'Anse-à-Beaufils that turns out about two or three dozen beers sold throughout Quebec and beyond — including the award-winning "Étoile du Brasseur" American brown ale.
- 1 Bar Café Terrasse, 155, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5342.
- 2 Pub Pit Caribou, 182, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-1443. Daily 11AM-midnight in season. Website in French only.
Søvn
Accommodation is definitely something that Percé is not lacking. There's a huge variety of hotels, motels, campgrounds, and vacation homes to choose from, but for a true Gaspesian experience, it's best to stay at one of the town's charming gîtes (se nedenunder).
Hoteller og moteller
Percé's hotels are clustered mostly on the northern and southern outskirts of the town centre, and with the exception of the Riôtel and a few others, they tend toward the small and the quaint. Most properties offer rooms with a view ofPercé Rock, but it pays to request one in advance as, understandably, those tend to sell out the fastest. On the other hand, for budget travellers it's handy to know that rooms uden ocean views often come at a discount.
- 1 Auberge les Trois Soeurs, 77, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2183, momsfri: 1-800-463-9700. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open mid-May through late October. Three-star waterfront property boasts a fine-dining restaurant (La Maison Mathilde) as well as a private terrace and beach with an outdoor lobster-baking pit and views over Percé Rock and the harbour (ocean views are also available from some, but not all, guest rooms). Standard rooms come with one king or two double beds and boast a coffeemaker, workstation, and private bath; rooms with mini-fridge, air conditioning, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board are available by request. Suites are also available (with kitchenette in some cases), as well as a few detached apartments and cottages. High-speed wireless Internet available throughout the property. Guest laundry and babysitting services are also available. Pets accepted. $129-$189/nt in high season.
- 2 Hôtel Fleur de Lys, 248, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5380, momsfri: 1-800-399-5380. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open all year; Jan-Apr by prior reservation only. A centrally located 34-room hotel that blends modern amenities with traditional decor. All rooms contain coffeemaker, hair dryer, fridge and air conditioning; rooms with kitchenettes available on request. Air-conditioned dining room features a continental breakfast buffet daily 7AM-10AM; lunch and dinner are served at freestanding restaurant across the street (La Morutière). Coin laundry, free WiFi, business centre. Access to pool at neighbouring Riôtel available to guests free of charge. Pets accepted.
- 3 Le Mirage, 288, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5151, momsfri: 1-800-463-9011. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: middag. Open Jun-Oct. A large hotel south of the town centre, all of whose 67 rooms are decorated in a country theme and boast private balconies with ocean views. Outdoor pool and tennis court open seasonally. Front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and will arrange boat tours to the national park on request. Property is handicapped accessible. No pets allowed.
- 4 La Normandie, 221, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2112, momsfri: 1-800-463-0820. Open mid-May through mid-October. Percé's only four-star lodging, the red-roofed "Charming Hotel by the Sea" boasts a postcard-perfect waterfront setting facing Bonaventure Island and the majestic Percé Rock, as well as 45 rooms with a contemporary yet cozy decor and, in most cases, private balconies with ocean views. All rooms feature private baths, flat-screen LCD TVs with cable, complimentary WiFi Internet, mini-fridges, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards; most also have a DVD player and a coffee maker. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the dining room. Small pets (under 14 kg/30 pounds) are accepted, subject to an additional $30 cleaning fee. Disabled guests should know that the hotel has no elevators (ask for a room on the 2nd floor, the only ones you can get to without taking stairs) and none of the rooms are wheelchair-accessible. $99-$399/nt in high season.
- 5 Le Panorama, 382, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2208, momsfri: 1-800-399-5380. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open May-Oct. We'll start with the bad: Le Panorama suffers from its somewhat inconvenient location south of the town centre, and its name is a bit of a misnomer: the views of Percé Rock are quite disappointing. That said, the 23 rooms at this reasonably priced roadside motel are all renovated and include coffeemakers, fridges, air conditioning and kitchenettes. There are also four new detached chalets on the property available for guests staying 3 or more nights; these include additional amenities such as flat-screen TVs and full-size kitchens. Heated outdoor pool is open from mid-July to the end of August. Guest laundry is available. Free WiFi Internet. From $109/nt in high season.
- 6 Au Pic de l'Aurore, 1, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2151, momsfri: 1-866-882-2151. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open May-Oct. A huge complex just north of the town centre comprised of a motel with standard rooms as well as detached chalets, studios and apartments with more amenities. Standard rooms contain a fridge and coffeemaker, and all of them have balconies with ocean views. Detached units have air-conditioning, private baths, and kitchenettes or full-sized kitchens. Free continental breakfast is available during the shoulder seasons (mid-May through late June and late August through mid-October) for guests in units without kitchens or kitchenettes. Gratis WiFi. Dyr er tilladt. $135-$235/nt in high season.
- 7 Riôtel Percé, 261, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2166, momsfri: 1-800-463-4212. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open mid-May through mid-October. If you're looking for a standard chain-hotel experience without anything cutesy, the Riôtel is your best bet. The largest hotel in Percé is one of a small regional chain with five locations throughout the Gaspé Peninsula. All rooms have a hair dryer, fridge, coffeemaker, and iron and ironing board; some also have air conditioning, flat-screen TV, pull-out couch, kitchenette, and ocean view. Suites are also available. The Riôtel boasts a lovely outdoor terrace looking out onto the water — complete with an outdoor pool, spa and firepit — as well as a fitness room, fax and photocopy service, and a free shuttle available on request to and from the VIA Rail station. Handicapped accessible.
Gîtes
The concept of the gîte du passanteller simpelthen gîte, roughly equates to what is known in the Anglosphere as a bed & breakfast. Men den gîte seems to be proportionally a more common form of accommodation in Quebec, and nowhere is that truer than in Percé, where they outnumber standard-style hotels by a wide margin. If you're looking for a truly distinctive lodging experience — charmingly decorated rooms with antique furniture and a peaceful ambience, hearty meals each morning, and attentive hosts that take pride in helping their guests make the most of their stay — a gîte may be the option for you. However, if you're a solo traveller or just looking for a place to lay your head for the night, you may feel out of place: gîtes tend to be geared toward romantic couples' getaways or occasionally families with children, and guests may be subject to a minimum length of stay. It pays to call ahead.
- 8 À la Revasse, 16, rue St-Michel, ☏ 1 418-782-2102, momsfri: 1-866-782-2102. Indtjekning: before 4PM except by prior arrangement. Åben hele året. Located in a residential section of Percé town centre, convenient to all the action but secluded enough for guests to enjoy some peace and quiet, À la Revasse is a sturdy old house with five comfy guest rooms, all of which boast private baths and are decorated in a maritime theme. Here, the Tourist Wharf and all the shops and attractions are just a short walk away — ask the knowledgeable owners for tips; they've lived in Percé their whole lives and know the town inside and out — but you can also just relax on the porch or, if it gets nippy, inside by the fireplace. Breakfast in the morning features homemade local favourites, such as blueberry pancakes and old-fashioned chopped pork creton. There's free WiFi, and free parking in the driveway — or, if you've arrived on the Route Verte, there's a shed out back to store your bike. $73-$103/nt in high season.
- 9 Gîte du Cap-Blanc, 442, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2555, momsfri: 1-888-782-2555. Indtjekning: between 4PM and 6PM, udtjekning: 10:00. Situated a short drive (or a relatively easy 25-minute walk) from Percé town centre in the shadow of Cap-Blanc Lighthouse, this charming gîte is the property of Paulette and Carol and their friendly cat Timinne: the most gracious hosts you could want. Here you have your choice of three rooms with a queen bed and a private bath, or two rooms with a full-size bed and shared bath. Breakfast takes place in an airy dining room with huge picture windows looking onto the sea. Nightly rate $80 for one person, $90 for two people, $20 for each additional person.
- 10 Gîte du Capitaine, 10, chemin du Belvédère, ☏ 1 418-782-5559, momsfri: 1-877-512-5559. Open seasonally. Run by Daria and Urs, a Swiss couple who summer in Percé, the Gîte du Capitaine is located on a gravel side road off Route 132 at Cap-Blanc, outside of downtown. Here you get your choice of three rooms in the main house, two of which have private baths and all of which come with ocean view, clock radio, hair dryer, luggage rack, robes and slippers, and even a personal iPad computer on request. There's also a detached cottage out back with a private balcony and additional amenities, namely a microwave and tea kettle. Every morning between 8AM and 9AM, Daria cooks up a changing menu of homemade breakfast entrees served with breakfast Bellinis and homemade jellies; high tea is also served in the afternoon. $118/nt.
- 11 Au Fil des Saisons, 232, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2666. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: middag. Open May-Oct. Au Fil des Saisons falls somewhere between a gîte and a small hotel — unlike most gîtes, breakfast is not served, but these six rooms have far more downhome charm than your average hotel. What you have here is a Victorian-style country inn whose guest rooms are all newly renovated, uniquely decorated in period style, and come with private bath, double bed (plus an additional queen-size bed in two of the six), and WiFi internet — not to mention great views of Percé Rock from its prime location just outside the town centre. From $75/nt.
- 12 Aux Jardins de l'Anse, 931, 2e Rang, ☏ 1 418-782-2294. Åben hele året. Aux Jardins de l'Anse is situated in a rather strange location — an out-of-the-way, almost isolated part of inland L'Anse-à-Beaufils — but it's perfect for those visiting Percé during the winter, a time when, unlike most area hoteliers, owners Odette and Jean-Guy are as busy as any other season. In fact, taking good care of offseason visitors at a time when most services are closed seems to be a major point of pride here, with a long slate of winter activities on offer including dogsledding excursions (q.v.), sleigh rides, and snowmobiling. But Aux Jardins de l'Anse is perfect for the other three seasons too, with lobster fishing excursions in the spring, brilliant colours covering the mountains in the fall, and the gardens that give the place its name providing a summertime floral feast for the eyes and nose. The main house boasts four rooms, all with lovely views either over the gardens or out to the sea in the distance; the "Petite Suite" boasts a queen size bed, private bath and lounge and Internet access while the other three have double beds, shared baths and peaceful sitting areas. There's also a detached chalet with a private terrace, a full-size private bath, and additional amenities such as a refrigerator and barbecue grill. Breakfast comes either as a gourmet five-course meal in the midmorning or as an abbreviated continental breakfast beginning at 6AM: perfect for early-rising hikers hitting the River Trail a short walk away. Website in French only. $65-$95/nt.
- 13 [dødt link]La Maison Réhel, 42, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-2910. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Open Jun-Sep. Located in a calm setting off the main drag yet boasting easy access to all of Percé's attractions, La Maison Réhel is a spacious old Victorian house dating to 1910 (built by local country lawyer Alphonse Garneau) whose relaxing porch gives you a front-row view of towering Mont Sainte-Anne and the majestic St. Michael's Catholic Church. Inside there are five rooms, all of which are decorated handsomely in period style with hardwood floors and antique furniture, and all but one of which boast ample queen-size beds ("L'Aubergine" makes up for only having a double bed with the inclusion of a small dresser and sink). Bathrooms are shared. Elsie and Augustine serve a full breakfast every morning from 7:30AM-9AM featuring locally sourced ingredients, and are on hand constantly to share information on what there is to do around town. High season rates: $80-$85/nt for up to 2 people; $25/nt each additional person.
- 14 [dødt link]Le Presbytère, 47, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-5557, momsfri: 1-866-782-5557. Open May-Oct. The imposing St. Michael's Catholic Church which towers next door informs the entire identity of this gîte: the house was constructed a century ago as the home of its priest, and the two common living rooms are decorated with artifacts from the church's history and furnished liberally with period antiques. Le Presbytère is conveniently located to all attractions, yet it's a breath of fresh air for those looking to get away from the hubbub: the pleasant front veranda affords a view of Percé Rock sans crowds of gawking tourists, and there are also a few computers there for those who want to stay connected. The five guest rooms here include "La Familiale", a suite with a panoramic ocean view that sleeps 3 to 5 (perfect for families, hence the name), and "La Chambre du Curé", decorated in warm pink tones and boasting a luxurious queen size bed. Most of the rooms feature shared baths. Michel, the owner, speaks French, English and Spanish and is well-known for going above and beyond in assuring the comfort of his guests — and he cooks up a hearty yet elegant breakfast in the morning, with eggs prepared a different way each day and meats sometimes including wild game sourced from area forests. $82-$139/nt for up to two people, $15-$20/nt each additional person.
- 15 Hôtel-Motel du Rocher Percé, 111, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2230, momsfri: 1-888-467-3723. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: 11:30. Open May-Oct. The Hôtel-Motel du Rocher Percé is another one of those places that falls in the gray area between a gîte and a small hotel. It has 16 rooms, far larger than most gîtes, but the decor boasts far more character than your average hotel, and a hearty country breakfast is served daily. All of the guest rooms here contain a comfy double bed, a chest of drawers, wireless Internet access, and private baths (full bathrooms in most cases; the four second-floor rooms boast private half-baths and one shared full bath for showering). Most rooms also have ocean views and TVs with a remote control. Kitchenette suites and private cottages are available for those staying longer periods (3 or more nights and 6 or more nights, respectively; minimum stay requirements are sometimes waived during the shoulder season). On the ground floor is an art gallery that features solo and group exhibitions by artists from around the Gaspé region; there you can also buy crafts produced by local artisans, such as handmade pottery and fine silkware. $62-$102/nt for one person, $74-$118/nt for two people, $15/nt each additional person.
Vandrehjem
- 16 La Maison Rouge, 125, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2227. Open all year, with lower prices in effect during the offseason. A charming youth hostel centrally located in a historic farmhouse dating back to 1872, with seven private rooms in the main house as well as four shared dormitories (men's, women's and two mixed) in the barn out back. Three of the private rooms have their own bathroom while the other four split two between them; all are decorated in period style. Those staying in the dormitory can bring their own sleeping bag or rent bedding for $5/nt. Guests have access to a communal living room, sunroom, terrace and kitchen. Internet access is available. High season rates: $25/nt for dorm bed, $85/nt for up to 2 people in private room with shared bath ($115 for 3 people), $98/nt for up to 2 people in private room with private bath.
Campgrounds
- 17 Camping du Cap Rouge, 2009, route 132, ☏ 1 418-645-3804. Open mid-May through late Sep. Located in the district of Saint-Georges-de-Malbaie, an easy (and lovely) 25-minute drive from Percé town centre, Camping du Cap Rouge is an 85-unit campsite that has it all: a common room and kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator and dishes, a combination bathroom/shower/coin laundry facility, a convenience store out front that sells beer and wine, basketball and volleyball courts, lawn bowling, trout fishing in the stream on the east side of the property, and a full slate of organized activities too. As for the campsites, there are spaces for tents and trailers either oceanside or inland in the woods, and the majority of sites are hooked up to electricity, water and sewer. Even if you don't have your own tent or trailer, du Cap Rouge has you covered: you can rent them (see website for rates)! $23-$33/nt, $600/month, $900 for whole season.
- 18 Camping Côte Surprise, 335, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5443, momsfri: 1-866-799-5443. Open mid-May through late Oct. This campsite takes full advantage of its prime location a short distance from Percé town centre, boasting a magnificent unobstructed view of Percé Rock from its 125 campsites along the shoreline near White Head. A variety of experiences are to be had at Côte Surprise: about two-thirds of its sites are serviced with modern amenities like electricity and water (along with publicly accessible hookups), but there are also 45 "wilderness camping" sites in a wooded milieu for those who are looking for a more backwoods-style experience — sadly, a relative term at this fairly crowded venue. There are sites for trailers as well, and laundry facilities are available. Cash only. $28-$42/nt.
- 19 Camping Tête d'Indien, 1669, route 132, ☏ 1 418-645-2333. Indtjekning: 14:00, udtjekning: 13:00. Open Jun-Sep. This little campground is located north of the town centre, behind the majestic Indian Head Rock(Tête d'Indien) — hence its name — and offers a full slate of activities that takes advantage of its off-the-beaten-path location in the wide open spaces: a volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, a private beach, snorkeling, kayaking, and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting. As for the campsites themselves, they accommodate both trailers and tents (41 sites between them). "Primitive" tent sites are available for those in search of a more rustic experience, with fire rings, ecosan toilets, and access to common showering and laundry facilities; all the others boast fire rings, electrical and water hookups, and in some cases, private fireplaces and sewer and cable TV hookups. A choice of mountain or ocean views are available, the latter looking onto lovely Plate Island(Île Plate). Tête d'Indien's friendly staff are always on hand to help with any questions you may have about the campground itself or things to do in the area. $24-$30/nt.
Opret forbindelse
Percé, along with the rest of the Gaspé Peninsula, is served by area codes 418 and 581. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory for local calls, so to reach a number within Percé or the immediate vicinity, it's still necessary to dial the area code first. To call long-distance within Canada or to the United States, dial 1, then the area code, then the number. For international calls, dial 011, then the country code, then the city code (if applicable), then the number.
Det 5 Percé Post Office is located in the town centre at 147, route 132, in a large, modernist-style office building that also contains the courthouse and city hall. There are also post offices in Barachois, Cap-d'Espoir, Saint-Georges-de-Malbaie, and Val-d'Espoir.
Cope
Le Pharillon is a free weekly newspaper covering local news, culture, sports, and events in Percé and the neighbouring cities and towns of Gaspé, Chandlerog Grande-Vallée.
Gå videre
- If you're heading up Route 132 from the direction of Chaleur Bay, the next town you'll come to is Gaspé. Where Percé is the tourist capital of the Gaspé Peninsula, Gaspé is its commercial capital, and at first blush the town seems to be all business. Look a little closer, though, and you'll find some nice off-the-beaten-path tourist destinations like the Gaspé Regional Museum(Musée de la Gaspésie), a perfect place to go when your outdoor plans are rained out: you can learn everything you want to know about the region's history, culture, and people. There's also a wonderful sandy beach at Haldimand, and Canada's tallest lighthouse at Cap-des-Rosiers. However, Gaspé is probably best known to tourists as the gateway to...
- Forillon National Park(Parc national du Canada Forillon), a wild and wonderful expanse of tree-clad mountains and rocky shore centred on Cap-Gaspé, the furthest-east tip of the Appalachian Mountains on the American continent. Hike through dense boreal forests, past placid pebble beaches lined with historic fishing shacks, and admire wide ocean vistas on your way to the lighthouse at land's end. Sea kayaking, whale-watching, snorkelling, and cross-country skiing are just a few of the activities awaiting you at Forillon.
- If you're heading south and west from Gaspé, Chandler is the next town you'll pass through. This large industrial town was founded on the pulp and paper milling industry and is the birthplace of Mary Travers, better known as "La Bolduc", a pioneering chansonnière (singer of traditional Québécois folk songs). It's also the Gaspé Peninsula's port of call for the M/V CTMA Vacancier, a cruise ship that plies the St. Lawrence river and estuary from Montreal; as such, it's a major gateway to the far-flung Îles de la Madeleine, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
- Further down Route 132 past Chandler is Bonaventure, where the longstanding Acadian presence in the Chaleur Bay region is represented by the Quebec Acadian Museum(Musée acadien du Québec), a sprawling complex that tells the story of the Acadians through artifacts and exhibits in the main museum as well as historically accurate artisans' shops and other buildings elsewhere. Bonaventure is also home of the Gaspé Biopark(Bioparc de la Gaspésie), a small zoo that features a few dozen animals indigenous to the region.
| Routes through Percé |
| Rimouski ← Chandler ← | W  E | → Gaspé → ENDE |
| Rimouski ← Gaspé ← | W  E | → Chandler → Rimouski |