Percé - Percé

Smješten na njegovom istočnom kraju, Percé je užurbani turistički epicentar grada Poluotok Gaspé. Iako je ponosan član Najljepša sela u Quebecu(Udruga des plus lijepa sela Québec), Percé u početku možda odbija: gužva, ljepljive suvenirnice, beskrajni moteli uz cestu i gîtes, a raznorazni turistički zamah neskladan je kontrast veličanstvenom krajoliku duž ceste 132 u kojem su posjetitelji vjerojatno proveli posljednjih nekoliko sati ili dana pijući. Ali postoji dobar razlog za galamu: Percé Rock(Rocher Percé), obalna stijena u obliku luka po kojoj je grad dobio ime, strašno je prirodno čudo koje je postalo ikonski amblem poluotoka Gaspé, privlačeći tisuće posjetitelja godišnje. To i u blizini Otok Bonaventura(Île Bonaventura), masivna kolonija za uzgoj raznih vodenih ptica, koja čini Percéovu (i poluotok Gaspé) markiranu atrakciju, Otok Bonaventure i Nacionalni park Percé Rock(Nacionalni park de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé).

Shvati

Percé Rock

1971. godine granice Percéa proširene su na današnju veličinu kada su okolna sela Barachois, Bridgeville, Cap-d'Espoir, i Saint-Pierre-de-la-Malbaie bili spojeni u grad. Mještani još uvijek povremeno koriste stara imena, ali sve su atrakcije i druge točke interesa na ovim bivšim lokalitetima pokrivene ovim člankom.

Percé je sezonsko odredište. Turistička sezona traje otprilike od sredine lipnja do kraja rujna, a za to vrijeme ulice, trgovine, restorani i konačišta često su dosadno zauzeti. Većina tvrtki i atrakcija također je otvorena tijekom sezona ramena od sredine svibnja do sredine lipnja i kraja rujna do sredine listopada, uz smanjeno radno vrijeme u nekim slučajevima. Međutim, izvan sezone Percé može se činiti gotovo poput grada duhova. Ako se tijekom zime nađete u gradu, web stranica Odredište za odmor Percé (pogledajte odjeljak "Informacije o posjetiteljima" u nastavku) sadrži detaljan pregled aktivnosti i usluga koje ostaju otvorene tijekom cijele godine; ovi se trendovi jako usmjeravaju prema zimskim sportovima kao što su vožnja motornim sanjkama, krpljanje i vožnja pasa.

Percé se može pohvaliti populacijom od oko 3.300 skupljenih u lancu sela razmještenih uz obalu.

Povijest

Eone je područje Percéa bilo ribolovno mjesto za lokalno stanovništvo Mi'kmaq-a, a Europljanima je bilo poznato početkom 17. stoljeća (istraživač Samuel de Champlain vidio je i nazvao Percé Rock 1603. godine, a područje je služilo kao usputna stanica za brodovi krenuli prema Grad Quebec). No, tek početkom 1800-ih započelo je trajno naseljavanje grada. Isprva je Percé bio mirno ribarsko selo poput mnogih njegovih susjeda na poluotoku Gaspé, no nakon što se Percé Rock početkom 20. stoljeća pojavio na radarskim zaslonima putnika, turizam je počeo postupno zauzimati mjesto gradskog gospodarskog uporišta. Također, tijekom Drugog svjetskog rata, kraljevska kanadska mornarica upravljala je važnom bežičnom presretačkom stanicom u Percéu koja je bila odgovorna za otkrivanje nacističkih podmornica koje plove u vodama uz kanadsku istočnu obalu.

Informacije o posjetiteljima

Odredište za odmor Percé je web stranica Turistički informativni centar Percé(Bureau d'accueil touristique de Percé). To je sveobuhvatan resurs za posjetitelje Percéa, koji sadrži uobičajene popise atrakcija, hotela, restorana, trgovina i barova - ali, posebno, kalendar događaja, povijesne i arhitektonske šetnje za ispis, raspored oseke (koristan za dolazak u Percé Stijena bez čamca) i najnovije informacije o izgradnji i zatvaranju cesta u lokalnom području.

Percéova cigla i žbuka 1 Turistički ured za informacije nalazi se u samom centru grada, na ulici 142, rue de l'Église. Otvoren je sezonski: svakodnevno od 8:00 do 20:00 u srpnju i kolovozu, sa kraćim satima tijekom ranih mjeseci lipnja i rujna.

Uđi

48 ° 32′42 ″ S 64 ° 16′19 ″ Z
Karta Percéa

Automobilom

Tako velika većina posjetitelja dolazi do Percéa. Grad je na Provincijalna ruta 132, glavna magistralna cesta na južnoj obali Sv. Lovre.

Krenite do Percéa iz grada Quebeca Automatsko usmjeravanje 20 istočno do kraja puta u Trois-Pistoles, zatim nastavite prema istoku cestom 132. Udaljenost je oko 750 km (465 milja), pa planirajte oko osam sati u automobilu, isključujući stajališta. Nekoliko kilometara s te udaljenosti možete obrijati isključivanjem na L'Anse-Pleureuse i prolazeći unutrašnjim prečacem Murdochville preko Provincijska ruta 198, ali to dolazi nauštrb nekih veličanstvenih pejzaža koje ćete vidjeti duž rute obale.

Ako dolazite iz Pomorstvo, Percé je oko 245 km (153 milje) od New Brunswick granica na Campbellton, putem Route 132 East. Putovanje traje 2½ do 3 sata.

Avionom

Najbliže zračne luke s redovnim prijevozom putnika su Zračna luka Michel Pouliot Gaspé(Zračna luka Michel-Pouliot de Gaspé) (YGP IATA) u Gaspé i Zračna luka Bonaventure(Zračna luka Bonaventure) (YVB IATA) u Bonaventura, s uslugom Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec City i Montreal. Oni koji dolaze iz daljine prvo bi trebali uletjeti Međunarodna zračna luka Pierre Elliott Trudeau(Međunarodni aerodrom Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau) (YUL IATA) u Montrealu ili možda Međunarodna zračna luka Jean Lesage(Međunarodni aerodrom Jean-Lesage) (YQB IATA) u gradu Quebec; možete povezati let za YGP iz bilo koje od ovih zračnih luka putem Air Canada Expressa.

Zračne luke Gaspé i Bonaventure imaju najam automobila na licu mjesta ili u blizini (Popust, Poduzeće, i Nacionalni u prvom; Štedljiv u potonjem) gdje možete nastaviti putovanje u Percé.

Autobusom

The Orléans Express autobusna mreža opslužuje cijelu provinciju Quebec, uključujući poluotok Gaspé. Postoji jedan dnevni autobus koji polazi iz Rimouski u 14:55 i stiže u Percé u 22:19. Cijena karte iznosi 84,05 USD po putniku, uključujući porez i dvije prijavljene prtljage, uz nadoplatu od 5 USD za svaku dodatnu prijavljenu prtljagu do najviše četiri ukupno. Autobus vas zaustavlja točno u centru grada, preko puta ureda za turističke informacije.

Vlakom

The 1 Željeznički kolodvor Percé je južno od središta grada, na 44, ruta de l'Anse-à-Beaufils. Do 2013. god. VIA željeznica vodio službu na poluotoku Gaspé istočno od Matapédia. Obustavljen je na neodređeno vrijeme. Ne postoji vozni red za nastavak željezničkog prijevoza do Percéa.

Zaobiđi se

Obrubljen svim turističkim zamkama uz cestu koje biste mogli poželjeti, Put 132 presijeca srž radnje u centru grada Percéa.

Dolazak od mjesta do mjesta u središtu Percéovog grada dobra je šetnja; ako idete dalje, automobil je u velikoj mjeri apsolutna potreba. Taksi usluga je dostupna, iako je skupa.

Autobusom

RéGÎM, mreža ruralnog javnog prijevoza poluotoka Gaspé, ima dvije rute koje opslužuju Percé.

  • Put 31 vrši dva dnevna polaska od ponedjeljka do petka od Chandler sjeverno do središnjeg Percéa u 11:59 i 15:59, došavši u 12:53 i 16:53 i usput se usput zaustavljajući. Povratna putovanja polaze iz Percéa u 13:00 i 17:00, vraćajući se u Chandler u 13:56, odnosno 17:56.
  • Jutro teče Put 32 napustiti Paspébiac u 6:20, dolazak u Percé u 8:08. Povratna putovanja (potrebna je rezervacija unaprijed 24 sata, nazovite 1-877-521-0841) napuštaju Percé u 9 sati ujutro i vraćaju se u Paspébiac u 10:50 sati, gdje se oni koji idu dalje prema zapadu mogu prebaciti u autobus Poute 40 koji je krenuo prema Carleton-sur-Mer. Popodnevni polasci iz Paspébiaca na cesti 32 do ne poslužuju Percéa, umjesto da završavaju na Grande-Rivière.
  • Također, Put 22 prolazi između L'Anse-à-Beaufilsa i Gaspéa, opslužujući Coin-du-Banc, Barachois i druge rubne predjele Percéa, iako ne i središte grada. Autobusi vezani za Gaspé napuštaju L'Anse-à-Beaufils od ponedjeljka do petka u 6:40, prolazeći kroz Coin-du-Banc i Barachois u 6:52 i 7:00 prije dolaska u Gaspé u 7:47. Putovanja prema jugu napuštaju Gaspé u 17:50 i zaustavljaju se u 18:41 u Barachoisu, 18:50 u Coin-du-Banc i 19:02 u L'Anse-à-Beaufils.

Cijena se plaća u gotovini (4 USD) ili putem ulaznica (3 USD po komadu, dostupne u knjigama od deset trgovaca koji sudjeluju u prodaji ili izravno od vozača autobusa). Ako planirate intenzivno koristiti RéGÎM tijekom boravka na poluotoku Gaspé, možda bi bilo korisno kupiti pretplaćenu pristupnu karticu (dostupnu na mreži za 5 USD), koja vrijedi cijeli mjesec i omogućuje vam istu popust Cijena karte 3 dolara kao ulaznice.

U maloj prilici mogli biste kupiti kartu za nekoliko dolara na Orléans Express autobus do jedne od Percéovih vanjskih stanica (stajališta su u Barachoisu, Bridgevilleu, L'Anse-à-Beaufilsu i Cap-d'Espoiru); vozači se ponekad čak dogovore zaustaviti se na cesti izravno na vašem odredištu, ali može proći neko vrijeme prije nego što naiđe drugi autobus koji će vas odvesti natrag do Percéa.

Vidjeti

Otok Bonaventure i Nacionalni park Percé Rock

Otok Bonaventure i Nacionalni park Percé Rock nalaze se u potpunosti u gradu Percéu, a vi im morate zahvaliti na svim suvenirnicama, slatkiš gîtes, i gužve turista ovdje. Kapljica bogatih ljudi koji su počeli dolaziti vidjeti Percé Rock oko prijelaza stoljeća postala je stalni tok nakon Drugog svjetskog rata, a 1971. godine vlada Quebeca kupila je otok Bonaventure i pretvorila ga u nacionalni park. Percé Rock dodan je tri godine kasnije. Danas park godišnje posjeti više od 60.000 ljudi.

Osim dvije naslovne komponente koje su detaljnije opisane u nastavku, otok Bonaventure i Nacionalni park Percé Rock također uključuju Charles Robin Sektor(sektor Charles-Robin), sastavljen od pregršt detaljno obnovljenih skladišta iz 19. stoljeća pored pristaništa koje je sagradio Charles Robin, poduzetnik iz Dres i otac osnivač Percéa čija je golema ribarska tvrtka bila glavni igrač u ribolovu bakalara u zaljevu Saint Lawrence. Danas se u tim zgradama nalazi Discovery Center u parku, Muzej Le Chafaud (vidi dolje) i La Saline, sala za sastanke u kojoj osoblje parka održava posebne događaje.

Otok Bonaventure i Nacionalni park Percé Rock su ne kanadski nacionalni park - unatoč imenu, njime upravlja Quebec provincijalni usluga parka. Prema tome, vaš Park Parks Canada Discovery Pass ovdje nije dobar, ali ako ga imate Godišnji parkovi Quebec Network Card, vaš ulaz je besplatan. (Ako ga nemate, a planirate posjetiti druge dijelove Quebeca, to bi moglo biti pametno ulaganje: Mreža parkova Quebeca uključuje desetke parkova, rezervata za divlje životinje i drugih atrakcija smještenih u svim dijelovima provincije.)

Za one koji nemaju godišnju propusnicu, ulaz je 7,50 USD za odrasle i 3,25 USD za djecu između 6 i 17 godina. Oni koji imaju manje od 5 godina dobivaju besplatno. Dostupne su i cijene s popustom za obitelji (10,75 USD za odraslu osobu i djecu; 15 USD za dvije odrasle osobe i djecu). Parkiranje je 10 USD za automobile i RV-ove i 6 USD za motocikle, a iznosi ne pokrivena mrežnom karticom Parks Quebec Network. 2017. park je bio otvoren svakodnevno od 9 do 16 sati od 22. svibnja do 9. listopada i do 17 sati tijekom špice turističke sezone od 5. lipnja do 16. rujna.

Obnovljene ribarske kolibe iz 19. stoljeća u L'Anse à Butler, otok Bonaventure.
  • 1 Otok Bonaventura (Île Bonaventure). Raj za ljubitelje ptica, otok Bonaventure, nalazi se na oko 4 km² (1.000 hektara) od obale Percéa, koje je najpoznatije kao gnijezdište desetaka vrsta morskih ptica selica. Ovdje ćete pronaći kormorane, puffine, murres i najpoznatije od svih, najveću i najlakše dostupnu koloniju sjevernih ganeta, sa 100 000 jakih ptica. Nakon kratke vožnje brodom iskrcat ćete se u L'Anse à Butler na zapadnoj strani otoka i vidjet ćete ispred sebe skup starih kuća s daskama: prije nego što je to bilo zaštićeno prirodno utočište, otok Bonaventura bio je mjesto male, ali uspješne zajednice ribara i obitelji predaka domovi koje su ostavili u potpunosti su obnovljeni autentičnim narodnim metodama gradnje i arhitektonskim značajkama. Tada se slobodno možete zabavljati u slobodno vrijeme: otok se može pohvaliti raznim krajolicima i krajolicima, uključujući ljupka polja, osamljena mjesta za piknik i slikovite vidikovce koji gledaju natrag na obalu ili na otvoreni ocean, a vi ćete biti serenadirani u svako doba žalosnim pjesmama ptica. To su prizori, zvukovi i mirisi (u dobru i zlu - miris divljeg cvijeća je divan; ptičji izmet, ne toliko) nekadašnjeg poluotoka Gaspé. Prije nego što napustite otok Bonaventure, ne zaboravite se zaustaviti na restoran sa strane pristaništa za neku od njihovih poznatih ribljih juha. 
  • 2 Percé Rock (Rocher Percé). Ovaj divovski kameni monolit prirodno je čudo koje je za putnike postalo gotovo sinonim za sam poluotok Gaspé. Iz daljine kažu da Percé Rock izgleda poput broda pod jedrima, ali priđite malo bliže i vidjet ćete prirodni luk od 20 metara (66 stopa) koji probija stijenu kroz njegovu bazu - otuda i njegovo ime, što u prijevodu znači "probušena stijena". Vidjet ćete nekoliko metara (stopa) od glavnog dijela Obelisk(L'Obélisque), usamljeni morski bazen koji je nekad bio podnožje drugog luka, koji se srušio nakon malog potresa 1845. godine. Većina ljudi brod Percé Rock posjeti brodom, ali za oseke tamo je moguće hodati s obale (možete pronaći raspored plime u turističkom informacijskom centru). Ako se pješice uputite prema stijeni Percé, pripazite na vrijeme i pripazite na padanje kamenja jer je erozija ovdje stalna činjenica - ali iskoristite priliku da provjerite ugrađenih 150 vrsta fosiliziranih morskih bića u prozirnim krečnjačkim vrletima, relikvije iz devonskog razdoblja prije oko 400 milijuna godina. 

Centar grada i okolica

  • Za ljubitelje izleta, nacionalni park nije sve što Percé može ponuditi. U planinama iza središta grada nalazi se trio atrakcija koje su dostupne planinarima na mreži staza iza grada (q.v.):
  • 3 Špilja (La Grotte) (1,4 km [0,9 milje] pored staze, preko chemin de la Grotte). Njegovo ime nije točno točno, ali lijepo je svejedno: ovo nije grotlo, već ljupki mali vodopad smješten u niši između Mont Sainte-Anne i Mont Blanca, gdje se gorski potok prevrće preko zida crvene stijene u plitki bazen. Sve se to događa unutar polukružnog prirodnog amfiteatra gdje - u skladu s poviješću ovih planina kao katoličkog hodočasničkog mjesta (vidi dolje) - kipova Djevice Marije i drugih vjerskih kuglica. 
Mont Sainte-Anne nadvija se nad Percéovim gradskim središtem s ovog pogleda iz luke, u blizini Percé Rock.
  • 4 Mont Sainte-Anne (1,8 kilometara [1,1 milje] mimo staze preko chemin de la Grotte; skrenite lijevo kod chemin du Mont-Sainte-Anne i nastavite do kraja staze). Poznat u 17. stoljeću kao "Rolandov stol" (La Table à Roland) zbog ravnog vrha, veličanstvo Mont Sainte-Anne učinilo ga je vjerskim mjestom stoljećima Gaspezijaca: od Mi'kmaqa koji su ovdje odveli novorođene bebe svog plemena da bi ih predstavili bogu sunca, do 19. i početkom 20. godine. stoljeća poklonici Québécoisa iz Svete Ane koji bi tamo hodočastili svakog 26. srpnja. Danas planinari mogu ići njihovim stopama i uživati ​​u prekrasnom pogledu na grad i na L'Anse-à-Beaufils, stijenu Percé i otok Bonaventure. 
  • 5 Mont Blanc (4,7 kilometara [2,9 milje] pored staze preko chemin de la Grotte, chemin du Mont-Ste-Anne, sentier des Sources, sentier des Pieds-Croches i sentier de la Crevasse). Duže je pješačenje do Mont Blanca od Grotta ili Mont Sainte-Annea, ali vrijedi: Sentier de la Crevasse staza vas vodi uz duboku pukotinu sa strane planine koja na visini od oko 300 m (1000 stopa) ravno prema dolje pruža vrtoglavo iskustvo. Sam Mont Blanc nešto je viši od Mont Sainte-Anne; vrh mu je dostupan putem strme zemljane staze koja započinje na kraju sentier de la Crevasse i pruža prekrasan pogled na gaspezijsku obalu sjeverno od Percéa i prema otvorenom oceanu. 
  • 6 Svjetionik Cap-Blanc (Phare du Cap-Blanc) (S puta 132, 2,5 km južno od središta grada). Ovaj savršeni svjetionik visok je 7 m (24 stope), a sagrađen je 1915. godine da bi zamijenio raniju građevinu iz 1874. Iako više ne radi, svjetlost ovog osmerokutnog, krutog, crveno-bijelog svjetionika jednom je zasjala za 24 km (15 milja), upozoravajući brodovi daleko od stjenovitih plićaka Bijela glava(Cap Blanc) južno od Percéa. Zemlja na kojoj se nalazi Svjetionik Cap-Blanc danas je dio Kamp du Phare à Percé kamp; dok su tereni nominalno zatvoreni za posjetitelje, osoblje kampa ima tendenciju da bude tolerantno prema ljudima koji navrate na kratke snimke. 
  • 7 [mrtva veza]Muzej Le Chafaud (Musée le Chafaud), 145, put 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5100. Svakodnevno od 10:00 do 20:00, od 24. lipnja do 21. rujna. Zapanjujući krajolik područja Percé tijekom godine nadahnuo je gomilu umjetnika pejzaža, a njihova su djela izložena u ovom muzeju smještenom u prizemlju starog skladišta na rivi iz 19. stoljeća nekoć u vlasništvu ribarske tvrtke Charles Robin. Stalna kolekcija Le Chafauda uključuje uglavnom slike, ali i neke gravure, fotografije i crteže olovkom i tintom. Često se ugošćuju i putujuće izložbe. 5 dolara, djeca do 12 godina 2 dolara, studenti i stariji građani 3,50 dolara, obitelji 13 dolara. 

L'Anse-à-Beaufils

L'Anse-à-Beaufils je malo selo udaljeno 10 km (6 milja) južno od centra grada Percéa, nazvano po francuskom plemiću za kojeg se pričalo da je polubrat kralja Luja XIV. Dio Percéa postao je 1971. Danas ćete pronaći par povijesnih atrakcija skupljenih oko luke na ušću rijeke L'Anse-à-Beaufils.

  • 8 Povijesna prodavaonica L'Anse-à-Beaufils (Magasin général historique authentique), 28, ulica à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2225. Svakodnevno od 10:00 do 17:00, od sredine lipnja do kraja rujna ili početkom listopada, ograničeno radno vrijeme izvan sezone. Izgrađena 1928. godine i nekada je bila središnje središte L'Anse-à-Beaufilsa Robin, Jones i Whitman General Store danas posluje kao svojevrsni živi muzej povijesti, gdje staromodna suha roba, poljoprivredna oprema i druga roba pune police. Tijekom vodenih tura koje izvode, izvođači u starim kostimima izaći će iza blagajni i vaga s namirnicama koje gledaju ravno s vremenskog stroja i zveckati narodnim lokalnim anegdotama. Drugdje u muzeju stare fotografije i artefakti prenose povijest sela. Web stranica samo na francuskom. 6 dolara, djeca mlađa od 7 godina besplatno. 
  • 9 Stara tvornica (La Vieille usine), 55, ulica à Bonfils, ☏ 1 418-782-2277. Svakodnevno od 9 do 16 sati, od sredine lipnja do kraja rujna. Nekada postrojenje za preradu ribe, ova čvrsta struktura s daskama u srcu L'Anse-à-Beaufilsove "kulturne i turističke luke" (havre culturel touristique) nosi mnogo šešira: Stara tvornica služi kao gurmanski bistro s ugodnom terasom s pogledom na vodu, prostor za izvedbu ugošćavanja glazbe uživo, igrokaza i humorističnih emisija, snimateljskog studija i umjetničke galerije u kojoj djeluje tridesetak umjetnika iz prikazan je poluotok Gaspé i cijeli Quebec. Kolekcija galerije eklektična je i obuhvaća kako amaterska tako i profesionalna djela u medijima koja kreću od slika i skulptura do nakita i umjetnosti keramike. Također se održavaju tečajevi za umjetnost i obrt za odrasle i mlade. 

Val-d'Espoir

  • 10 Organski vrtovi Percé Rock (Bio-Jardins Rocher-Percé), 397, chemin de St-Isidoire, ☏ 1 418-782-2777. Organski vrtovi Percé Rock produžetak su rada mons. François Xavier Ross, nekadašnji biskup od Gaspea koji je osnovao poljoprivrednu školu Val-d'Espoir (École d'agriculture de Val-d'Espoir) na ovom mjestu 1926. da potakne razvoj poljoprivrednih gospodarstava. Danas je ova kooperativna institucija dom niza tematskih vrtova čiji je naglasak na održivoj poljoprivredi i lokalno uzgojenoj hrani. U Gardens možete kupiti i skromnu paletu ostalih domaćih proizvoda zanatlija, uključujući liniju potpuno prirodne kozmetike. 

Čini

Na vodi

Percé u potpunosti iskorištava svoj slikoviti položaj na moru, s mnoštvom vodenih aktivnosti koje posjetitelje očekuju tijekom užurbanih ljetnih mjeseci.

Gledanje kitova

Ušće Svetog Lovre i njegova okolina vrve kitovima tijekom toplih mjeseci, a u Percéu postoji par odjevnih predmeta za promatranje kitova koji vam pružaju priliku da vidite razne vrste, uključujući peraju, minke, grbavca, pa čak i ugrožene plavi kit, kao i bijeli dupini i lučki tuljani. Obje ture polaze iz 2 Turističko pristanište(Quai de tourisme) u centru grada. Sezona traje od svibnja do listopada, a kitovi su najbrojniji u srpnju i kolovozu.

  • 1 Les Bateliers de Percé, 162, put 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2974, besplatni: 1-877-782-2974. Polasci od 15. do 30. svibnja samo uz grupnu rezervaciju; 1. - 24. lipnja 10:00; 25. lipnja - 30. rujna 10:00, 13:00 i 15:30; 1. do 30. listopada 10:00 i 13:00. Izaberite: dva i pol sata krstarenja za promatranje kitova nude se u udobnosti klimatski kontrolirane Kapetan Duval II, ili možete unajmiti Zodiac za vlažnije i divlje, blisko i osobno iskustvo (vodonepropusna oprema je osigurana za vašu udobnost). Znanje dvojezičnog osoblja. 79 dolara, djeca 7-12 godina 37,95 dolara, djeca uzrasta 6 i manje godina, Zodiac charter 85 dolara. 
  • 2 Croisières Julien Cloutier, 9, ulica du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-2161, besplatni: 1-877-782-2161. Rezervacijom, 15. svibnja - 30. listopada. Ova obiteljska tvrtka upravlja trosatnim krstarenjima za promatranje kitova velikim, udobnim brodom: ako ste skloni morskoj bolesti, ovo je opcija za vas. Web stranica samo na francuskom. 69 USD, djeca od 7 do 12 33 USD, djeca do 6 godina besplatno. 

Izleti brodom

Izlete brodom do nacionalnog parka vode ista dva odijela koja upravljaju krstarenjima za promatranje kitova. Ova krstarenja obično bruje od Percé Rocka na putu do i / ili s otoka Bonaventure; imajte na umu da ako se iskrcate na otok, morate platiti pristojbu za ulaz u park koja nije uključena u dolje navedene cijene. Obilasci obično traju od jednog do dva sata i traju od sredine svibnja do kraja listopada. Polasci obje ove tvrtke dolaze iz Turističko pristanište.

  • Les Bateliers de Percé, 162, put 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2974, besplatni: 1-877-782-2974. Polasci od 15. do 31. svibnja 10:00; 9. lipnja, 11:00, 13:00 i 17:00; Srpnja-rujna svakih pola sata od 9:00 do 17:00; 10. listopada i 13:00. Les Bateliers de Percé nudi dvojezična pripovijedana krstarenja (iako je posadstvo svladavanje engleskog jezika klimavo) otokom Bonaventure i nacionalnim parkom Percé Rock. Rutina vidi kako brodovi prolaze pored stijene Percé prije pristajanja na otok Bonaventure kod L'Anse à Butler, a zatim obilaze otok prije povratka na pristanište u Percéu. Oni koji se žele iskrcati i neko vrijeme istražiti otok trebali bi se u vrijeme polaska dogovoriti na koje će se putovanje vratiti. 25 USD, djeca od 7 do 12 godina, 12,15 USD, djeca do 6 godina besplatno. 
  • Croisières Julien Cloutier, 9, ulica du Quai, ☏ 1 418-782-2161, besplatni: 1-877-782-2161. Redovni polasci od 15. svibnja do 15. listopada, uz rezervaciju samo od 15. do 30. listopada. Croisières Julien Cloutier zaustavit će se na otoku Bonaventure ako to izričito zatražite, no zadana opcija jednostavno obilazi otok prije povratka na obalu (preko stijene Percé). Mjesečeva krstarenja su povremeno zakazana; nazovite za detalje. Pouzdana tvrtka koja posluje više od 20 godina. Web stranica samo na francuskom. 25 USD, djeca od 7 do 12 godina, 12,15 USD, djeca do 6 godina besplatno. 

U ponudi su i vodeni izleti morskim kajakom:

  • 3 Plesen Avolo, 1669, put 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5403. U Avolo Plein Airu, Jeffrey Samuel-Bond i njegov crack tim vode goste na niz obilazaka morskim kajacima u Percéu i oko njega koji su prikladni za sve, od iskusnih avanturista na otvorenom do novaka koji nikada prije nisu položili ruke na veslo. Ako želite obaviti uobičajenu rutu Percé Rock / Bonaventure Island, možete, ali Avolova specijalnost su poludnevni, cjelodnevni i višednevni izleti duž obale Pointe-Saint-Pierre, zaobiđena staza četvrti sjevernog Percéa koja je poznata po divljim i divnim krajolicima. Proći ćete ispod krila mnoštva škiljećih morskih ptica, pozdraviti se s tuljanima i (ako imate sreće) kitom ili dvjema, i čuditi se strašnom prizoru Indian Head Rock(le Tête d'Indien) dok vas vaš vodič podučava o širokoj biološkoj raznolikosti regije. Ako baš ne vjerujete svojim morskim nogama, Avolo nudi i opsežne lekcije kroz Quebec Federacija kanuinga i kajakaštva(Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak): jednodnevni osnovni, dvodnevni srednji i četverodnevni tečajevi nude se za 125, 225, odnosno 500 dolara. Izleti počinju s 50 USD (djeca 40 USD); detaljnu strukturu cijena i raspored polazaka potražite na web mjestu. 

Ribarstvo

Vode u Percéu i oko njega vrve ribom i morskim životom različitih opisa. Ako bacate na neko od raznih pristaništa i marina po gradu, vjerojatno ćete imati najviše sreće u lovu skuše u srpnju i kolovozu. Pastrve i lososa ima i u unutrašnjosti rijeka, ali za razliku od prijašnjeg scenarija, potrebne su pokrajinske dozvole (lako su dostupne na brojnim mjestima u gradu) i podložne sezonskim ograničenjima.

  • 4 Na moru s primorskim ribarima (En mer avec les pêcheurs côtiers), ☏ 1 418-782-6007, besplatni: 1-877-689-6595. 9:00, 13:00 - 16:00, srpanj-rujan. Kapetan Michael Moreau veže svoj ribarski brod, Omirlou, preko rijeke od Stara tvornica u luci L'Anse-à-Beaufils. Vodit će vas na dva i pol sata na izlet po vodi gdje ćete loviti skušu i bakalar i okušati sreću u zamkama za jastoga, istovremeno učeći sitnice i ribolovce gaspezijske industrije. Govori se engleski. 50 dolara, djeca 35 dolara. 

Ronjenje

  • 5 Jahtni klub Percé (Club nautique de Percé), 199, ruta 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5403. Yacht Club Percé najznačajniji je epicentar ronjenja na poluotoku Gaspé. Osnovan kao neprofitna organizacija s misijom edukacije posjetitelja o raznolikom i krhkom vodenom ekosustavu otoka Bonaventure i nacionalnom parku Percé Rock, klub nudi ronjenje na desetak mjesta duž sjeverne i istočne obale otoka Bonaventure. Poludnevni i cjelodnevni izleti otkrivaju mnoštvo spektakularnih znamenitosti podmorja poput veličanstvenih stijenskih formacija, ogromnih podmorskih špilja i izgorjelog ribarskog čamca koji je stradao 1984. godine, a da se ne spominje morski život poput spužvi, jastoga, morskih anemona, i lučke plombe. Ako nemate svoj PADI certifikat, 300 USD kupit će vam cjelodnevni tečaj certificiranja s testnim ronjenjem - ta cijena uključuje opremu, prijevoz do i sa mjesta ronjenja, ulaznicu u Nacionalni park i vašu provincijsku certifikacijsku karticu - ali ako ga želite ubrzati, postoji i poludnevni tečaj "Uvod u dubinsko ronjenje" za 150 dolara koji je dovoljan za ronjenje uz certificiranog instruktora. Vaše drugo ronjenje iznosi 75 USD ako odaberete potonju opciju. Web stranica samo na francuskom. Pogledajte web stranicu za detaljnu strukturu cijena. 

Plaža

Kad se želite odmoriti od avantura i provesti dan ljenčareći na plaži, imate dvije mogućnosti, 6 Plaža Coin-du-Banc i 7 Plaža Cap-d'Espoir, sjeverno i južno od središta grada. Cap-d'Espoir je manji od njih dvoje, ali ljeti postane prilična gužva; to je mjesto godišnjeg Festi-Plage glazbeni festival, a nudi i klupe za piknik i svlačionice. U međuvremenu, na dugačkom, pješčanom uzvišenju Coin-du-Banca često ste samo vi, valovi koji padaju i krajolik koji oduzima dah.

Planinarenje

Iz vjetrovitih polja i šuma pobijeđenih vremenom Otok Bonaventura do krševitih planina u unutrašnjosti, područje Percé sadrži razne krajolike za planinare.

  • Savršeno za početnike, Otok Bonaventura ima 15 km (9 milja) pješačkih staza jednostavne srednje težine s kojima se pružaju prekrasni pogledi na veličanstvene Percé Rock, u otočnu gigantsku koloniju gniježđenja sjevernih ganeta i nad otvorenim morem (pripazite na kitove!) Chemin du Roy staza je okosnica mreže: kruži većim dijelom puta oko otoka, grleći obalu s pristaništa turističkog broda na L'Anse à Butler do L'Anse Chatouilleuse, udaljenost od 4,7 km (2,9 milje). U međuvremenu, Sentier des Mousses, Sentier des Colonies, i Sentier Paget malo su teži: prolaze kroz šumovitu, nešto brdovitiju unutrašnjost otoka, povezujući se s Chemin du Roy na oba kraja. Koji god put odabrali, bitno je vratiti se na pristanište kod L'Anse à Butler prije posljednjeg isplovljavanja brodom, inače ćete provesti noć!
Stijena Percé, otok Bonaventure i središte grada Percé gledano s Mont Sainte-Anne.
  • Unatoč usponu od više od 300 m (1000 stopa), to je također relativno lako kretanje Staze Mont-Sainte-Anne i Mont Blanc[ranije mrtva veza](Sentiers du Mont Sainte-Anne i du Mont Blanc) (povezana karta samo na francuskom): staze su asfaltirane ili dobro njegovane zemljane staze koje se u čestim intervalima mogu pohvaliti odmorištima, kupaonicama i klupama za piknik. Prostirući se planinama u unutrašnjosti od centra grada, ovo je mreža od 13 km (8 milja) međusobno povezanih ruta koja započinje na stražnjem dijelu parkirališta iza 3 Katolička crkva sv. Mihovila(Église St-Michel) u 57, rue de l'Église. Sekundarni ulaz tik do ceste 132 sjeverno od središta grada savršen je za one koji dolaze ili odlaze s Mont Blanca. Osim njihovih imenjaka opisano iznad, same staze također se mogu pohvaliti panoramskim pogledom koji zauzima ogroman dio istočne obale Gaspezija, kao i nacionalnog parka. Za vedrog dana možete čak vidjeti i otok Miscou, New Brunswick.
  • Ušuškani u planinama iza središta grada (nešto dalje od Mont Sainte-Anne i Mont Blanc), Route des Failles proteže se od malog zaseoka Cannes-de-Roches do južnog kraja središta grada. Route des Failles asfaltirana je cesta kojom se može pješice, biciklom ili automobilom - ali budite izuzetno oprezni ako koristite vozilo, jer je ovo izuzetno krivudava cesta koja uključuje oko pola tuca ukosnice skreće na samo 5,7 km (3,5 milje) udaljenosti. No za planinare koji se mogu nositi s promjenama visine, nagrada Route des Failles vrijedi se potruditi: na vrhu je ekstravaganca panoramskih planinskih krajolika i morskih pejzaža koji oduzimaju dah (premda odavde ne možete vidjeti stijenu Percé).
  • Dalje od središta grada, posebno strastveni planinari mogu uživati ​​u opsežnijim sadržajima mreža staza[ranije mrtva veza] (povezana karta samo na francuskom) koje se protežu Percéovim periferijama. Dvije su komponente:
  • the Planinarska staza(Sentier des montagnes), što je kraće, ali teže od njih dvoje: trči se 14 km (8,7 milja) od 4 Auberge de Gargantua, gdje se povezuje s Route des Failles i mrežom staza Mont Sainte-Anne / Mont Blanc, do ribarske luke u L'Anse-à-Beaufils, uz nekoliko strmih uspona i spustova putem. Oni koji su se svidjeli veličanstvenim alpskim vidicima Route des Failles, ovdje će pronaći još toga istog: slikoviti vidikovci i mogućnosti za fotografije dolaze brzo i bijesno dok se krećete od vrha do vrha, s prekrasnim pogledom na krševite planine i netaknutu obalu. . Za veliko finale staza se spušta niz Côte de la Fourche i prati brbljavi potok prema jugu prema obali, gdje završava na ...
  • the Riječna staza(Sentier des rivières), 27 km (16,7 milja) lakog pješačenja koje vodi prema sjeveru do Coin-du-Banc. Prvo se prostirete mirnom dolinom rijeke L'Anse-à-Beaufils (prelazeći je više puta na pet ljupkih mostova od užeta) dok putujete prema sjeveru do Val-d'Espoira. Zatim prelazite preko usporedno brzih brežuljaka, pratite par bukoličnih planinskih potoka i prolazite pored prekrasnog vodopada na šarmantno i prigodno nazvanom Smaragdna rijeka(Rivière aux émeraudes) prije nego što je završio na parkiralištu nekoliko stotina metara (oko trećine milje) od 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.

Gledanje ptica

Bird life is abundant in Percé — especially on Bonaventure Island, home of the world's largest colony of northern gannets.

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, i 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.

U zimi

Though the Gaspé Peninsula has been recognized in the pages of National Geographic 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 ima comprehensive list of the handful of attractions, lodgings and services that do remain open in the offseason.

  • Aux Jardins de l'Anse[mrtva veza] (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 (vidi gore) are open to snowshoers in the winter.

Kupiti

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. Svakog dana od 9 do 18 sati. 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 [mrtva veza]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. 

Jesti

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 à 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 i 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. Otvoreno tijekom cijele godine. $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. (ažurirano u svibnju 2017)

Bonaventure Island

  • 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. 

Piće

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.

Spavati

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 (Pogledaj ispod).

Hoteli i moteli

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 bez ocean views often come at a discount.

  • 1 Auberge les Trois Soeurs, 77, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2183, besplatni: 1-800-463-9700. Prijava: 3 POPODNE, provjeri: 11:00. 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. Kućni ljubimci prihvaćeni. $129-$189/nt in high season. 
  • 2 Hôtel Fleur de Lys, 248, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5380, besplatni: 1-800-399-5380. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: 11:00. 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. Kućni ljubimci prihvaćeni. 
  • 3 Le Mirage, 288, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-5151, besplatni: 1-800-463-9011. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: podne. 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, besplatni: 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, besplatni: 1-800-399-5380. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: 11:00. 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, besplatni: 1-866-882-2151. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: 11:00. 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. Besplatni WiFi. Kućni ljubimci dozvoljeni. $135-$235/nt in high season. 
  • 7 Riôtel Percé, 261, route 132, ☏ 1 418-782-2166, besplatni: 1-800-463-4212. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: 11:00. 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 passantili jednostavno gîte, roughly equates to what is known in the Anglosphere as a bed & breakfast. Međutim 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, besplatni: 1-866-782-2102. Prijava: before 4PM except by prior arrangement. Otvoreno cijele godine. 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, besplatni: 1-888-782-2555. Prijava: between 4PM and 6PM, provjeri: 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, besplatni: 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. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: podne. 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. Otvoreno cijele godine. 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 [mrtva veza]La Maison Réhel, 42, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-2910. Prijava: 16:00, provjeri: 11:00. 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 [mrtva veza]Le Presbytère, 47, rue de l'Église, ☏ 1 418-782-5557, besplatni: 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, besplatni: 1-888-467-3723. Prijava: 3 POPODNE, provjeri: 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. 

Hosteli za mlade

  • 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, besplatni: 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. Prijava: 14:00, provjeri: 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. 

Spojiti

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.

The 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.

Snaći se

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Idi dalje

  • 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 svjetionik 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 Bonaventura, 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 VIA Rail Montreal Gaspe icon.png E → Gaspé → KRAJ
Rimouski ← Gaspé ← W Qc132.svg E → Chandler → Rimouski
Ovaj gradski turistički vodič za Percé ima vodič status. Sadrži niz dobrih, kvalitetnih informacija, uključujući hotele, restorane, atrakcije i detalje o putovanju. Molimo vas da doprinesete i pomognete nam da to napravimo zvijezda !