Touring the Gaspesie

[cnc]

Every once and a while people ask about touring in Quebec and in particular the Gaspesie. Here is site about the area that is worth checking out http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/motorcycle

[2x18wheeler]

Norm, thanks for this link. We are thinking about doing this trip later this summer, time permitting.

[cnc]

No problem. I've been all around there in a car a number of years back, it has some amazing scenery and lots of attractions. One thing that was neat to see was all the heavy gun emplacements and pill boxes that were built to protect the St Lawrence river from the Germans should they come after the shipping. I never knew they existed. My brother is planning a trip on his wing down there this summer, so I got that site from him.
My plans are made fro this year, but it is a place I always wanted to go back to on a bike, maybe next year.

[sly]

Originally Posted by cnc

No problem. I've been all around there in a car a number of years back, it has some amazing scenery and lots of attractions. One thing that was neat to see was all the heavy gun emplacements and pill boxes that were built to protect the St Lawrence river from the Germans should they come after the shipping. I never knew they existed. My brother is planning a trip on his wing down there this summer, so I got that site from him.
My plans are made fro this year, but it is a place I always wanted to go back to on a bike, maybe next year.

Now there's a plan if I ever saw one... never been, sooooooooo let's go brother!!!... Hey I'll give you a call soon, we have to plan our annual 1/2 way meet and greet, talk about the ralley and have a beer or 2 or 3.... oh ya, sorry I forgot, you don't drink

[cnc]

Originally Posted by sly

Now there's a plan if I ever saw one... never been, sooooooooo let's go brother!!!... Hey I'll give you a call soon, we have to plan our annual 1/2 way meet and greet, talk about the ralley and have a beer or 2 or 3.... oh ya, sorry I forgot, you don't drink

Well maybe just this once.

[Murphy]

Very interesting.
We took a bike trip out that way 10 years ago.
Breathtaking scenery.
Would love to get out there again one day
Have to improve my pathetic french though....

[tomm]

Originally Posted by cnc

Every once and a while people ask about touring in Quebec and in particular the Gaspesie. Here is site about the area that is worth checking out http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/motorcycle

Did it with a friend about 5 years ago, but planning to do it again, this time with Sue. Just an incredible place.

Norm - We missed those gun placements entirely. Where are those? (We did however ride the Tail of the Codfish in Perce!!!)

Also, this book has some good advice for motorcycling around Atlantic Canada:

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/motorc...tlantic-canada

[cnc]

Originally Posted by tomm

Did it with a friend about 5 years ago, but planning to do it again, this time with Sue. Just an incredible place.

Norm - We missed those gun placements entirely. Where are those? (We did however ride the Tail of the Codfish in Perce!!!)

Also, this book has some good advice for motorcycling around Atlantic Canada:

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/motorc...tlantic-canada

Just saw your post Tom. I'll have to look it up and get back to you. They had made into a park of sorts and we were touring with friends one of whom has parents that have a place nearby, so they knew all the off the beaten path things to do and see.

[cnc]

OK I'm back. This link makes mention of the gun emplacements and how to get there.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...pe-TG-C-2.html

[cnc]

Murphy I wouldn't worry about your French, it's a tourist area so most everyone is very accommodating.

[Caper1]

Hey Norm, I maybe up for this trip:):)

[patmahoney]

That looks like an awesome ride, figure 8 hours to reach La Pocatière. How many days would you suggest to do the loop around the Gaspésie peninsula? How early in the season can you ride comfortably up there?

Thanks

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Caper1

Hey Norm, I maybe up for this trip:):)

Cool, so with caper 1 as your handle, are you from Cape Breton?

[cnc]

Originally Posted by patmahoney

That looks like an awesome ride, figure 8 hours to reach La Pocatière. How many days would you suggest to do the loop around the Gaspésie peninsula? How early in the season can you ride comfortably up there?

Thanks

Well if you want to really sight see I would consider 3-4 days as a minimum. I would think because of the proximity to the Alantic and the cold air that came come off of the waters, Mid June or later would be a good time to go. Although having said that, on a Trip to Cape Breton Island in mid July we experienced hot weather on the way down along the St Lawrence and hit 50F temps on the way back over the same stretch.

[ringadingh]

I'd like to make that trip someday myself, Ive heard from a lot of people thats its a fabulous ride.