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
