We stayed for three days in this beautiful harbour, maintaining the engine (replaced both fuel filters, removing problem of presence of air in the fuel system), hiking and biking around, grocery shopping, socializing with sailors. There is a famous restaurant with a musical program on one side and a microbrewery with a small restaurant where you can try freshly brewed beer and taste local fishery delicacies. In addition, right from the marina, there are trails along the river and into the mountains, where you can pick tasty mushrooms. One of the places where, by coincidence or fate, you meet new friends who want to help you and are able to hear about your project. Thanks, Bruno and Dominique, for your help and attention to our project Sail for Science.
Ready for the biking tripCrossing the river by bridgeCrossing the river by feet and weelsCrossing the river in a suspended cartL’Anse a Beaufils RiverDocked in the harbour with Bonaventura Island in backgroundSustainable roofingYellow and blue favorite colors, our hearts with Ukraine!Biking along Highway 132 with photo ups:)The old house near the shore with a view of Bonaventura Island Cap d’Expoir LighthouseCap d’ExpoirNorthern Gannet on the flyNorthern Gannet gliding on the wingsBiking shadows:)With Bruno and Dominique near his AstroCatWith Bruno in his self-build Tiguidou (nice name, means Allright, sounds great)Inspecting the engine with Bruno Cheers! with Bruno and GlenPit Caribou microbreweryWarm talks with Jean-Michel and his friend at the fire pit Demonstrating CTD at work to the harbourmaster DominiquePlot of data from CTD cast in the L’Anse a Beaufils at high tide. Generally say, a good state of the environment in the harbour with normal oxygen saturation and Chl a and fDOM concentrations. The backscatter’s transparency is higher due to the river water flow into the harbour.Leaving the L’Anse a BeaufilsBruno’s Tiguidou is leaving the harbour with usGood Luck, Bruno!Oceanolog sailing away from Bruno’s point of view
Perce is the gem of Gaspé, a must-see place before you die:) It’s a famous tourist destination, particularly well known for the attractions of Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island. UNESCO Global Geoparks accredited Percé Geopark in 2018. We had already been here during our road trip to Gaspe in 2011, but now we saw everything from the sea, having experienced its elements on our sailboat, which for the first time sailed in such fresh sea conditions.
Beautiful calm morning with Perce Rock coming up from the sea aheadFresh breezeCliffs and rocksCTD cast before sea state becomes raffCTD cast’s data plotWaterfalls Approaching the Perce RockPassing the Perce Rock Perce Village with the churchHeading to Bonaventure IslandNorthern Gannets colony on the cliffs of Bonaventure IslandWet startGood bye, Percy Rock!Cape Blanc LighthouseWaterfallsPulling sails down with the sunDocking in the Anse-a-Beaufils HarbourFancy neighbourCalm evening in the harbourPopular restaurant with live musicCovered bridge View on the Oceanolog through the broken windowBonaventure IslandAfterglow with the harbour’s view
A great time in Gaspe – immersing yourself in Canadian history, the origins of New France, and transforming into a popular fishing area. In 1534 Jacques Cartier found a safe harbor in Gaspé Bay and erected a cross, claiming the land for King Francis I of France. This marks the beginning of the French presence in North America. In 1934, the Canadian government commissioned the installation of a monolithic granite cross in Gaspé, for the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Jacques Cartier in Gaspé as of July 24, 1534. Once again, our folding bikes came in handy on a trip around the town and on a long journey to Sandy Beach by a beautiful bike path along the bay.
Leaving the marina in the cloudy morningBirthplace of CanadaThe map of St.Lawrence estuary c.1754The Cross of GaspeGeneral storeWelcome to the store, but I don’t speak English:(Hardware catalogue c.1940!Speed graphic!Gaspesienne fishing boat’s modelFishing gearBoats and knotsMorse apparatusGood talk about local life in the Taverne BakerBike pass along the riverWooden sculptures along the bike passMonument to William Wakeham, the first fishing inspector in GaspeThe old mansion once prepared for the Queen’s residence during her visit in 1959View of Gaspe Cross and MarinaThe only one in North America wooden Christ the King Cathedral Stained glass and painting of Jacques Cartier erecting a cross in GaspeCathedral’s wooden vaultView on the Forillon ParkColorful houses in downtownOld brick houseIn the gift shop Walking in the downtownRiverfrontMariner’s HouseGaspe BayView on the marina with the just arrived tall ship “St.Lawrence II”Packing the sailsGirls talkComing back on the boatLe damme de FurllionJacques Cartier MonumentSmell the wild rosesOld railroad train to MontrealBike pathLa sentier des Pionniers Beautiful bikepath along the Gaspe bayBiking shadowsEvening walk on the Sandy BeachDriftwood Salt marshes on the Sand BeachNight lights of GaspeCTD cast in the Gaspe Marina – a quite healthy environment, taking into account that measurements were done near the service dock
