Canada's Little Iceland ๐จ๐ฆ A must-visit niche stunning wonderland
๐ Gaspรฉ Peninsula, located at the easternmost tip of Quebec, offers a breathtaking drive along its magnificent coastline. With the whispers of ocean waves in your ears, youโll be greeted by stunning cliffs and endless seas ๐. ๐ Best travel period: May to October๐๐ ๐ Transportation: ๐ Approximately 5 hours by car from Quebec City๐๏ธ ๐ About 8 hours by car from Montreal, or 16 hours and 50 minutes by VIA Rail train. Sleeper tickets are extremely hard to get, so early planning is recommended.๐ ๐ Recommended attractions โถ Gaspรฉ National Park Hiking the Chic-Choc Mountains Trail in this national park lets you experience magnificent mountain views and rich ecosystems.๐ โท Percรฉ Rock This iconic rock stands in the sea, making it a perfect spot to shoot sunsets. You can take a cruise to admire it up close and feel the (grandeur) of nature ๐ค. ๐ฐ Cost: Cruise tickets are approximately $25๐ฐ per person. โธ Forillon National Park The coastline here is incredibly beautiful, ideal for hiking and birdwatching. The Cap des Rosiers trail is highly recommended, where you can enjoy the perfect blend of ocean and nature ๐๏ธ. โน Mont Saint-Pierre Suitable for paragliding and hiking, the panoramic views from here are refreshing and uplifting. Even if you donโt paraglide, the scenery along the way will leave you reluctant to leave โจ. ๐ฐ Cost: Paragliding experience is approximately $150 per person. โบ Chaleur Bay Known as one of the "most beautiful bays in the world," Chaleur Bay has calm waters and a beautiful coastline, making it an ideal spot for swimming, boating, and relaxing. Its scenery is especially charming at sunset ๐ . ๐ Recommended activities ๐ Whale watching: Summer is the best time for whale watching. Forillon National Park and Bonaventure Island are ideal spots.๐ค๏ธ๐ค๏ธ ๐ฆข Birdwatching: Every spring and autumn, a large number of migratory birds pass through the Gaspรฉ coastline. Pointe St. Pierre and Cap-Blanc cliffs offer close-up views of various bird species. ๐ช Paragliding: Experience paragliding at Mont Saint-Pierre to overlook the magnificent coastline and mountains.๐ ๐ After October, the peninsula enters the peak season for maple leaf viewing. The entire area is covered in golden-red maple leaves, creating a stunning sight.โก ๐ธ Recommended photo spots: ๐ Mont Jacques-Cartier Summit: Panoramic views from the top, with maple leaves complementing the mountains. The best shooting time is during the soft morning light.๐ ๐ Chic-Choc Mountains Lookout: Overlooking the valley from above, where autumn colors spread like a carpetโperfect for wide-angle lenses. ๐ Percรฉ Rock Sunset Point: Capturing the rock and coastline at sunset, with maple leaves setting off the grand backdrop.๐ ๐ Mont Saint-Pierre Cliffside: The paragliding takeoff point on the mountain top, overlooking the entire coastline and valley.๐๐ ๐ Chaleur Bay Coastal Trail: A trail beside the bay, where maple leaves and water views intertwine.๐ฅฉ #AroundQuebec#CanadaTravel#Quebec#MontrealLife