Our 2021 Anniversary Road Trip
Monday 20 Sept 2021
Departed from Aurora at 6:00am for our road trip adventure.
Drove for approximately 12 hours to La Pocatiere Quebec.
Kris had reservations at Le Martinet Motel. Unknown to us this is the same town we stayed in a couple of weeks prior on our motorcycle east coast trip.
Dinner was at an outside restaurant where we had cheeseburger and fries. With the waiters no English and me trying to get gravy on my fries it was a challenge. When our order arrived we had gravy all over our cheeseburger. It was messy eating the burger but it was delicious.
Tuesday 21 Sept 2021
After a continental breakfast we departed Le Pocatiere at 7:30am and continued with our favourite road 132 which goes around the outer part or Gaspe' Peninsula with our first stop at Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon for the second time this month. The inn was originally a cottage acquired by the artist Marcel Gagnon in 1984, in which to exhibit his paintings and sculptures that sit on the beachfront, which eventually grew into its present form as an inn and tourist attraction. You will do a double take when you first see the sculptures as you will think a parade of concrete figures are matching out of the St. Lawrence River onto the beach.
Second stop was a rest area off the 132. We stopped to stretch our legs and I had a cigar.
Our third stop the lighthouse east of Ste-Anne-des-Monts. The view of the St. Lawrence from this lighthouse is beautiful.
A beautiful waterfall on the side of the 132 coastal road
Fourth stop prior to arriving at Perce' the historic lighthouse at Cap des Rosiers at Forillon National Park. The lighthouse is the tallest of a series built along the St. Lawrence.
After a long day of driving we finished our scenic drive in beautiful town of Perce. We booked a room for two days to celebrate our anniversary and relax for a while.
A fabulous view of the Perce' Rock entering Perce'
Our Motel In Perce'
Wednesday 22 Sept 2021
This limestone island-peninsula, once attached to the shoreline, is of an impressive size: 450m long, 90m wide and 85m high. It can be reached at low tied, Its name derives from the fact that the sea has pierced holes in its structure to form archways. According to some, there were once four arches, but only one large opening, 30m wide, exists today. It is known that one arch eroded in 1845, leaving the pillar known as L'Obelisque. Enigmatic and fascinating immortalized by artists, poets and writers. Perce' Rock is one of the major tourist attractions of Quebec and Canada, and is an important bird sanctuary. Along with lle Bonaventure, it makes up a provincial park (1985).
(The Canadian Encyclopedia)
In 1969, Paul Rose and other members of the Quebec Liberation Front (FLQ) make Perce' a place of social and political demands. This building in Perce' is where they gathered.
Today
In 1845 the fish stage chafed was used by the Robin Company for the storage of dried salt Cod.
Having a blast Downtown Perce'
Morning of our Anniversary Kris bought a print from Mylène Henry Gallery. While searching through all the art exhibits Kris found a print she loved and the gallery keeper was able to get the artist to bring a larger print to the shop. When the artist arrived as it was our anniversary she signed the back and drew a private signature using the Perce' Rock as a cat.
The evening as it was our anniversary we ate at La Mason Du Pecheur restaurant.
After dinner we walked the boardwalk for a while then retired to our motel.
Thursday 23 Sept 2021
Departed Perce' at 6:00am for Old Quebec City. After driving down the big hill entering Perce' we Continued on the 132 stopping at Pointe-a-La-Croix for a break.
After leaving Pointe-a-La-Croix we observed a covered bridge and had to drive over it.
Arrived Old Quebec City at 4:30pm. Decided to have a nice meal at Bello Restaurant
Friday 24 Sept 2021
After a great night sleep Kris wanted eggs benedict so we found a nice Cafe Buade just down from the Inn.
Once breakfast was completed we decided to go sightseeing around the old City.
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac situated in Old Quebec, within the historic district's Upper Town, on the southern side of Place d'Armes. The Château Frontenac was designed by Bruce Price, and was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway company. The hotel is presently managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
The hotel opened in 1893, the Châteauesque-styled building has 18 floors, 79.9 metre height is augmented by the 54m elevation it sits at. It's one of the first completed grand railway hotels, and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981. The hotel was expanded on three occasions, with the last major expansion taking place in 1993.
Prior to lunch we decided to stop at the Paillard bakery for chocolate croissants.
Also enjoying a coffee
Once we were finished with the Paillard bakery we walked down Artist Alley. Kris found an acrylic painting which she really wanted. After a quick negotiation of price we departed with the painting. My sweetie felt like a queen.
At lunch time we decided to attend the oldest residence home built in 1676 later converted to a restaurant. The restaurant was known for the best French onion soup in town. After lunch as we were leaving there was a huge demonstration for save the planet.
As this was our last night in Old Quebec City I had a cigar prior to retiring to bed.
What an exceptional road trip to spend time away and experience Quebec. We can't wait to go back and spend more time next year.
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