Percé Rock (French: Rocher Percé, pronounced [ʁɔʃe pɛʁse], lit. ' Pierced Rock ') is a huge sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec, Canada, off Percé Bay. Percé Rock appears from a distance like a ship under sail. [1]

Perce Rock, in Quebec, Canada, is one of the world’s largest arches over water. An island of limestone in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the formation measures 1420 feet (433m) in length and over 300 feet (90m) in width.

Feb 7, 2006 · Enigmatic and fascinating, immortalized by artists, poets and writers, Percé Rock is one of the major tourist attractions of Québec and Canada, and is an important bird sanctuary. Along with Île Bonaventure , it makes up a provincial park (1985).

Percé Rock - Not only hunters for the history of the most "French" province in Canada come here, but also gold seekers. The fact is that around the cliff there are legends about a mysterious treasure, safely hidden at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula by a sea wolf named Duval.

Nov 16, 2022 · Percé Rock (Rocher Percé in French), a huge reddish limestone rock formation located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, is one of Canada’s most majestic natural attractions.

Jun 1, 2024 · The Percé Rock is a huge sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula (433 metres (1,421 ft) long, 90 metres (300 ft) wide, and 88 metres (289 ft) high, with an arch 15 metres (49 ft) high on its seaward southern end).

Sep 5, 2023 · Perce Quebec is home to the magnificent Percé Rock, which ranks among the most recognizable landmarks of Eastern Canada. Sitting just offshore on the eastern end of Quebec’s Gaspé peninsula, the monolith is close to a half kilometre long and 85 metres high.

Jul 14, 2022 · Percé Rock is located very close to the town of Percé, which gives it its name. This large monolith is located 750 km from Quebec City and more precisely, in the Gaspé Peninsula. Why does this monument attract so many tourists? Let's find out in this section.

Apr 30, 2018 · Located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in Quebec, Canada, the rock formation is named after the pierced hole in its structure. From a distance, Perce Rock appears like a sailing ship. The rock formation is a major tourist attraction in the region of Gaspesie.