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From Gaspé to:
Percé (segment 23)

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Segment 22: From the Îles de la Madeleine to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Îles de la Madeleine

• Archipelago linked by sans spits, and characterized by red sandstone cliffs, blue lagoons and emerald hillsides. Accessible by plane or ferry). Hiking trails. Water sports equipment and bicycle rentals. Deep-sea fishing, shoreline observation or excursions among the islands.
  

• Beaches
  Immense dunes of fine sand.

• Réserve écologique de l'Île-Brion
  Uninhabited island, home to 140 species of birds as well as lush and fragile vegetation.

• La Grave Historic Site
  Small pebble beach that serves as a favorite and lively meeting place for local fishers and business people. Outdoor cafés ans boutiques.

• Lavernière Church
  One of the largest wooden churches in North America.

• Sand Castle Contest
  Annual sand castle contest on Havre-Aubert beach. Open to all (August).

• Festival du vol libre
  International hang-gliding and parasailing contest, festivities and entertainment (July).

Gaspé

• Cathedral
  The only wooden cathedral in North America.

• Musée de la Gaspésie
  Museum housing exhibits on the history of the peninsula. In the park nearby is the Jacques Cartier Monument National Historic Site, commemorating the cross erected by the French explorer in 1534.

Cap-des-Rosiers

• Lighthouse
  The tallest lighthouse in the country (37 m/122 ft), built in 1858.

• Cruises
  Observation and deep-sea fishing excursions.

Parc national de Forillon (Forillon national Park)

Where the mountains meet the sea. Observation and interpretation of highly diversified wildlife and vegetation. Bird watching. Hiking trail. Fishing equipment and mountain bike rentals. Visitor reception centers in l'Anse-au-Griffon and Penouille. (7 km/4.5 mi form Cap-aux-Os)

L'Anse-au-Griffon

• Picturesque village
  A superb maritime setting contributes to the charm of this small fishing village.

Rivière-au-Renard

• Centre et circuit d'interprétation des pêches contemporaines
  Guided tour of modern fish processing facilities.

Rivière-la-Madeleine

• Typical fishing village
  Spectacular view of the coast near the old lighthouse.

Murdochville

• Centre d'interprétation du cuivre
  Copper interpretation center provides exhibits on the region's mining history and a tour of a mineshaft.

• Industrial tour
  Tour of a copper mine operated by Mines Gaspé.

Mont Saint-Pierre

• Panoramic view from the mountain
  Hang gliding and parachute gliding.

La Martre

• Lighthouse
  Octagonal wooden lighthouse, built in 1906. Thematic exhibits.

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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From Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to:
Sainte-Flavie (segment 21)

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