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Gaspé

Commemorating the French explorer's landing is the Jacques Cartier Monument, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi.) north on Hwy. 132, across from The Museum of Gaspésie. Six slabs shaped like dolmens recall Cartier's Breton heritage and depict the events of his landing; phone (418) 368-1534.

Gaspé lies along the scenic portion of Hwy. 132, which follows the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula from Ste-Anne-des-Monts on the northern coast to Grand-Rivière on the southern coast.

Visitor Centers

Gaspé Tourist Information Bureau 1-8 rue de la Marina GaspÉ, QC G4X 3B1. Phone:(418)368-8525

Things to Do

Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse National Historic Site

The Museum of Gaspésie

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