Percé, from the path with five observation points, Mount Saint-Anne under ice.

Philippine Lefas

Perce Vacations

Percé is worth a visit for the relaxation, the sea, the many birds and fish, but above all for the rock that has had a single hole for 10,000 years.

Visit Perce

River
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Park and garden

Perce: How to get there?

Nine hours from Quebec by car

Perce: See when to go ?

From June to October

Perce: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Perce: What to see nearby?

What our travelers think of their stay

5

The small city of Percé, famous for the rock of the same name, at the extreme point of the Gaspé Peninsula, is located on the shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence... you're forgiven for thinking it was the sea!

My suggestion

Very touristy during the holidays, it's best to go there out of season... I even experienced it in the middle of winter! Think about reserving your holiday accommodation, everything is deserted in the cold and the ice: nothing to do, just the landscape to admire!

5

Percé in the Gaspé Peninsula is most famous for its pierced ('percé' in French) rock which rises from the ocean.

My suggestion

When you're travelling around Canada, avoid going to Percé during the school holidays when the city is full of tour buses.

5

Percé is the most tourism-focused village on the Gaspé Peninsula, home to the famous Percé Rock.

My suggestion

Round off your visit to Percé by visiting Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park to watch the wildlife of the Gaspé Peninsula.

5

Percé is worth a visit for the relaxation, the sea, the many birds and fish, but above all for the rock that has had a single hole for 10,000 years.

My suggestion

I've been there lots of times but my two favourite memories are, waking up to see the sun rise behind the Pierced Rock and walking through the hole in the rock to find myself completely alone with the sea.

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