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’s Unknown Gem
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Lander
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s a travel writer, I’m thrilled
when I discover a hidden
gem - a lesser known
destination where tourists
can immerse themselves in
an authentic experience.
In fact, I feel compelled to share
such a find. However, I write with
trepidation because exposing the
location can bring more visitors.If
the destination then becomes
The Gaspésie (as the local French
speaking population call it) brims
with athletic and aesthetic
opportunities, ones visitors can sink
not just their teeth but their whole
bodies into.
crowded and commercialized, the
experience loses what was real and
special in the beginning.
Let’s hope that doesn’t happen to
Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula, because it
is a stunning jewel. To find the
hidden gem, head north toward a
mountainous strip of land, including
an extension of the Appalachian
Mountains, surrounded by the Gulf
of St. Lawrence in eastern Canada.
On the Gaspé Peninsula, you can
explore four national parks; famous
Percé Rock; the world’s most
accessible northern gannet colony; a
UNESCO World Heritage Site;
9
summits over 3300 feet; 40
lighthouses; gorgeous gardens;
historic sites and perhaps glimpse
moose and caribou.Along with
picture-perfect landscapes, scenic
drives and friendly people, the
Gaspésie restaurants serve divine
cuisine, including freshly caught
lobsters. Food, fun and scenic
beauty; what more do you want?