Bonaventure Island

Bonaventura Island is located in the Strait of St. Lawrence near the famous Cape Gaspe, popular with travelers. It is small - only four square kilometers.

It is part of a national park with a rich natural, historical and geological heritage. In particular, the park is known as a refuge for many migratory birds, including gannets. The sight of thousands and thousands of nesting birds is a very unusual sight. By the way, the local colonies of northern olush are the largest and most accessible in the world.

Four hiking routes have been laid on the island, which acquaint not only with the natural beauty, but also with traces of the historical past of the island. After all, once there were seasonal fishing artels of New France, here in the late 18th century lived immigrants from Southern Ireland. Specialized excursions under the guidance of experienced naturalists are possible here, which will help to penetrate the amazing world of the island of Bonaventure and its picturesque surroundings - Gaspé and Perse. The best time for excursions is from May to October.

The island became the property of the province of Quebec in 1971, then the entire population was evicted from here and in 1985 a reserve was established - the national park de Île Bonaventura-e-Rocher-Perse. The island has inspired many poets and artists. He has not stopped attracting them these days.