Fauna Circuit (Sea and Forest)

Photo: Marc Loiselle

In the Parc de la Gaspésie, among the highest peaks in eastern Canada, the tablelands are home to a herd of caribou, while another sector allows you to discover the largest density of moose in Québec as well as white-tailed deer. Moreover, the Rocher Percé and the Bonaventure Island allow you to see how thousands of birds, including the fabulous Northern gannets, go about their daily lives.

Bird-watching is a fun-filled activity that you can enjoy starting at the beginning of May, and it can last as late as December for certain species. Furthermore, since a large amount of birds can be found at the end of the peninsula, it is one of the sectors where you must take the time to go bird-watching.

The largest creatures of the planet are also quite fascinating to watch. You can find seven different species of marine mammals who love to explore the waters of the Gaspé Bay, as well as the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence between the months of May and October. All you have to do is wait for them to take a breath in order to spot them. During this same period, while traveling along the coast, you will discover numerous places where grey seals and harbor seals come to lounge and take advantage of long flat rocks. So be on the lookout!