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Eleanor Roosevelt Slept Here

Eleanor Roosevelt Slept Here

Who is the most famous person to have visited the Gaspé? American presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush have fished rivers in the region. So too have members […]
Creating a Tourism Industry

Creating a Tourism Industry

For much of its history, the Gaspé was a destination with no attractions. Aside from Percé Rock and the highway itself, there were few ‘attractions’ that tourists could […]
Artists at Work

Artists at Work

Even when on vacation, artists are rarely without a brush or a sketchbook. Some artists choose to live where others vacation. Suzanne Guité grew up in Percé and […]
Youthful Gaspésie

Youthful Gaspésie

Lida Moser was one photographer who was as interested in the people selling handicrafts as the handicrafts themselves. Her work had appeared in American fashion magazines. In 1950, […]
The Gaspésie on Foot

The Gaspésie on Foot

Travelling to the Gaspésie often meant doing it the old-fashioned way – on foot. A handful of travellers have left written accounts of their experiences, providing a record […]