Birdwatching at Île Bonaventure - QC
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denben
N 48° 29.703 W 064° 08.759
20U E 415336 N 5371959
Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé is the largest migratory bird sanctuary in Québec.
Waymark Code: WMEV7J
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
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One of the largest and most accessible bird sanctuaries in the world, with more than 280,000 birds, Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé is a major tourist destination with boat and island tours from May to October. The most common bird found on the island is the Northern Gannet.
Île Bonaventure offers four trails, for a total of 15 km. To reach the colony of Northern Gannets, we usually use the sentier des colonies (Colonies trail) which offers a superb view of the famous Rocher Percé as well as evergreen forests and centennial homes.
Boat fee: $25 Park entry fee: $3.50
Address:
4 rue du Quai
Percé, QC
Canada
Park Name: Parc National de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé
Sponsoring Organization: Sépaq
Handicap Accessible?: No
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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