Page 61 of Canada Alaska and The Arctic by Audley Travel

fishing boats at the rock of percé the gaspé peninsula this peninsula stretches northeast of québec into the gulf of st lawrence and is made up of some of the province s wildest and most attractive scenery popularly known as the gaspésie it is geologically the northernmost tip of the grand appalachian mountains which come to a dramatic end at the rocher percé otherwise known as percé rock dense pine forests cover a varied terrain that reaches up to the 1,300 metre peaks of the chic-chocs mountains excellent for walking on the eastern tip of the peninsula bonaventure island is home to north america s largest gannet colony and the southern coast is dotted with 18th century fishing villages beautiful gardens and fruit farms a good road circles the peninsula and allows easy access to all the highlights chic -c hocsmountainlodge chic -c hocsmountains chic-chocs mountain lodge offers a friendly welcome in the heart of an untamed natural setting the lodge accommodates 36 guests in comfortable rooms whilst common areas such as the dining room and lounge invite exchanges and discussions with your fellow guests the balconies and large windows are filled with superb views of the surrounding mountain peaks chute hélène waterfall and the forest the lodge also has a sauna outdoor spa bath and a shop the auberge du mange grenouille auberge du mange grenouille le bic magnificently positioned in the heart of one of québec s prettiest villages this former general store has been creatively transformed into a truly delightful auberge set amidst lovely gardens the auberge overlooks the islands in the parc du bic there are just 22 rooms and each has been individually designed to offer an exquisite ambience of intimacy and charm the restaurant here is renowned for being one of the best in the lower st lawrence region offering attentive service and an extensive menu a delicious breakfast is included daily la solaillerie saint andrÉ de kamouraska auberge la solaillerie is beautifully set in the village of saint andré just a stone s throw from the cliffs of kamouraska in this enchanting setting guest rooms and public areas are beautifully furnished with antiques and works of art each space a haven of peace soothed by the sound of waves from the river below despite this beauty it is the award-winning cuisine and service that has earned the auberge its pre-eminent reputation chic-chocs mountain lodge 62

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