Île Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park: Percé, Quebec

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This was the first point in our trip that I was really overwhelmed and astounded by the natural beauty. I felt like we were part of a “National Geographic” expedition. The town of Perce is similar to Bar Harbor; very touristy. Perce Rock is unique and cool but the boat trip out to Île Bonaventure (Bonaventure Island) Migratory Bird Sanctuary is an experience of being embedded in wild nature. Don’t pass up the boat trip.

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Percé Rock (Pierced Rock)
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Taken from boat ride to Bonaventure Island
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Lobsters
We had a big Lobster Boil. Lobsters are delicious but a lot of work to get to the meat without the right hardware. We enjoyed having lobster pretty much whenever we wanted and at very reasonable costs. We were getting tired of it by the end of the trip.
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Video’s from boat and from hike on Bonaventure Island
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Northern Gannet’s nesting. Adults have about 70″ wingspan
Birds
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In 1971, everyone living on Bonaventure Island was evicted (about 36 family’s). Some of the homes are still there.
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Percé Rock from Bonaventure Island
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Boat captain pointed out that Percé Rock looks a bit like a “horse standing in the water, getting a drink”
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Pizza
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We went exploring little towns along the coast and found a wonderful little restaurant/craft shop. I ordered a pizza and Becky ordered chowder. Both were different than we expected but delicious. Pizza was brie cheese, bacon, and arugula. I wish I had a picture of Jennie’s grilled cheese sandwich. She generously let us taste a bite. Best grilled cheese we’d ever had. I was 67 years old when I learned there is something called “bacon jam”. Brie cheese and bacon jam make an amazing grilled cheese!

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