Day 5 in Percé – A Perfect Blend of Adventure & Serenity

🚗🌅 Day 5 in Percé – A Perfect Blend of Adventure & Serenity 📍 Location: Percé, Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec 📅 Date: August 7, 2024 🚙 Drive: 1h45min from Gaspé (lighthouse) → Percé ⛺ Camping at Cape Cove ✔ No reservation needed – Plenty of spots in early August! ✔ Pro Tip: Mark your site with a chair/blanket if arriving later. ✔ Amenities: • Hot showers + clean bathrooms • Laundry room ($2.50/wash or dry) • Ocean-view lounge with microwaves & outlets 💰 Cost: 45/night (firewood 7/bundle) 📸 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Cap-à-l’Aigle Lookout ✔ $4/person – Short walk to a white cross viewpoint. ✔ Panoramic views of Percé Rock + coastline (your Fig 4-6). 2️⃣ Glass Skywalk (La Passerelle) ✔ 2.8km hike from town ($17.50/person). ✔ Best angles of Percé Rock + rainbow houses (your Fig 1, 8-12). 3️⃣ Sunset at the Pier ✔ Golden hour magic – Rock turns pink-orange at dusk. ✔ Live music + locals fishing (free entertainment!). 🍽️ Food & Logistics 🛒 Groceries: Stock up at IGA Percé (fresh fruit, BBQ supplies). 🍳 Campfire cooking – Grill with ocean views. ☕ Morning coffee – Brew it seaside as the sun rises. 🌌 Nighttime Magic ✨ Stargazing: Milky Way + Big Dipper over the rock. 🔥 Bonfire bonus: Quebec’s coziest way to end the day. ⚠️ Tips for Tomorrow’s Boat Tour ⛵ Book early – Morning tours fill fast for close-up rock views. 📸 Camera ready – Puffins/seals often photobomb! 🏆 Why Percé? "Where else can you hike a skywalk at noon, fish at sunset, and stargaze by a bonfire—all with a 400-million-year-old rock as your backdrop?" #GaspesieRoadTrip #QuebecCamping #SunsetChaser