The distinctive shape of the Percé Rock, a 375 million year old block of limestone that lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec, was a navigational aid for sailors in the 1700’s. We sail around the rock and over to Bonaventure Island, a sanctuary for the world’s largest colony of Northern Gannets. Up close and personal, we discover that while the birds may be smelly and noisy, they have intriguing ways to locate their mates and chicks within the colony. Today, Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé is a National Park protecting the natural environment and the historic and geological heritage of both the rock and island. For more information check out episode #33 in the Railways across Canada category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.