Percé Rock, in the Gaspé,
is one of 10 most fascinating
rock formations found on earth.
is one of 10 most fascinating
rock formations found on earth.
I'm always amazed when I see it.
I visited Percé Rock with my family.
We made a quick stop there on
the way to Forillon Park.
My Grandkids wanted to
walk out to the "hole in
the rock", at the far end.
Accessible by foot, at low tide.
Accessible by foot, at low tide.
I'm sharing some of my photos.
It was very windy down close to the rock.
At times, it was hard to hold on
to the camera or phone.
to the camera or phone.
Update:
The wharf in this blog has been destroyed
by Fall storms and rebuilt in 2020.
On the cliff...
built in 1888.
An American painter built his residence
on this cliff, attracting artists from
around the world.
This Villa is presently operated by
Laval University in Quebec City.
An international Summer School,
used for conferences, exhibitions etc.
It's been closed for the past 2 yrs.,
and reopened this year. (2018)
People on the wharf waiting for the tour boats
to Bonaventure Island.
Bonaventure Island in the distance.
A bird Sanctuary.
One of the largest and most accessible
colonies of birds, in the world
with more than 280,000 birds.
A bird Sanctuary.
One of the largest and most accessible
colonies of birds, in the world
with more than 280,000 birds.
Boat tours are available to and from the island.
One of my favourite excursions!!!
We had lunch in the town of Percé and
started our journey to the rock.
A view of the country side on the way.started our journey to the rock.
Stairway down to the beach.
There used to be a shorter route to the rock.
For some reason, it got changed.
Probably because of erosion.
It's a long rocky walk to the rock.
We're getting closer.
We used to be able to descend closer to the rock,
by the little hut above.
Climate change, huge storms has
caused a lot of erosion
and damage in this area.
Martin my son-in-law and the Grandkids,
Mathieu and Sabrina, went ahead to try to
get to the hole in the rock before
the tide came in.
Looking West
A view of the Villa from the beach.
Villa Frederick-James
built in 1888.
built in 1888.
View North.
Suzanne and Pinot
Annie and Suzanne
Martin with the green t-shirt,
Sabrina and Mathieu.
Annie found a rock to sit on.
A much needed rest.
The tour boat.
The tour boat around
the back of the rock.
Annie in the photo hanging onto her hat.
Kayakers
Martin, Mathieu and Sabrina
They went out, nearly to the hole in the rock.
Had to turn back, the tide was coming in and
it's a rugged walk over the rocks.
Kayakers
They circled the rock.
Suzanne touching the rock
Heading back.
