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spicyBrad t1_j2c5h71 wrote
Great pic! Love seeing other parts of Canada aside from the mountains.
Matawey t1_j2cgo32 wrote
One great photo you got there! Good job!
lebasilic t1_j2clwh6 wrote
This picture doesn't reflect the whole Rocher, not only that, but its name (Rocher Percé - Percé meaning "hole-punched", or with a hole), as seen from an angle further to the right, you would see why it has this name.
Here's my picture of the Rocher, where you can see the hole.
NighthawK1911 t1_j2cnqwd wrote
Looks like a huge piece of steak.
I shouldn't browse earthporn when hungry.
FrozenVikings t1_j2cocy6 wrote
Oh geez whiz I'm bilingual, I've been there, and it never occurred to me that Perce wasn't someone's name. Duh!
SturrPhox t1_j2cq125 wrote
This must be the inspiration for the Wii sports resort island
Tarvislol t1_j2cqwub wrote
Great fishin in Québec
IndependentMain6777 t1_j2cv7xw wrote
That was my thought as well
Mikeiwo t1_j2cw46a wrote
Having driven coast to coast to coast numerous times in Canada. I will maintain that the drive around the Gaspe Peninsula is the most beautiful in the country. Summer and fall.
Yes I have driven the Ice Field Hwy from Jasper to Banff. Yes I have driven 3a through southern B.C. and yes I have done Cape Breton and all of Newfoundland. All of them stunning.
There is just something amazing going around the peninsula. My only criticism would be there are not enough places to pull over to enjoy the view.
Highly recommended.
LinkToSomething68 t1_j2cyucm wrote
“Pierced” is probably the most direct translation of “Percé”
vejpaeden t1_j2d62hf wrote
Where did you take this picture from? I assume also some cliff due to height
Javatex t1_j2d677j wrote
That's really beautiful and majestic.
SnowChickenFlake t1_j2d83rs wrote
Wow, Quebec is small
redmodelx t1_j2d8zbl wrote
If I remember correctly, in low tide one can wade over to it from shore.
HLef t1_j2dee1m wrote
It’s the weirdest angle I’ve ever seen.
Percé means pierced and if you move over to the right a bit, there’s a gigantic hole eroded into the rock.
Points for being unique but it’s like taking a picture of Mount Rushmore without seeing the sculpted faces.
joeyat t1_j2deizl wrote
Thumbnail looked like a slice of very burnt pizza.
Initial-Boat-437 t1_j2derbi wrote
I'm browsing while full and it reminded me of a rhino
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Dzubrul t1_j2df36k wrote
That's an ok angle, more to the right you would see the hole and on the other side you would see how eroded that rock is.
Koala_eiO t1_j2dfb83 wrote
A fine place to hide an horcruxe.
eliotbw t1_j2dlrtc wrote
Mon pays ⚜️
Exerminator t1_j2dnji0 wrote
For real, one of the reason why this rock is so famous is because of the hole thats hidden in OPs picture.
lalalostlaur t1_j2dnm86 wrote
Beautiful 🤩
Ok-Metal2887 t1_j2dokth wrote
Looks shallow.
marssaxman t1_j2dr4i1 wrote
Looks like a fun place to climb.
HughJorgens t1_j2dss1c wrote
Is this where the chocolate comes from?
MtnMaiden t1_j2dw4fh wrote
I'm surprised no one has placed a house on top.
jadedmuse2day t1_j2dzv98 wrote
This is actually my favorite angle of this unusual rock formation. I spent a summer working in Quebec and planned on traveling the Gaspe peninsula before returning to the USA. I went to Cuba instead. Wish I’d done the Peninsula.
t1mb0b t1_j2e2nwo wrote
How about the Alaska Highway? If you ever get the opportunity, I highly recommend!
Circ3TheEnchantress t1_j2e4svn wrote
Seconded, the Yukon is genuinely my favourite place in the country
HauntedKhan t1_j2e5jy0 wrote
I took this picture this summer from a cruise boat (small boats that go around the rocher and l'île Bonaventure)
Slickcinnamon t1_j2ecgsg wrote
Beautiful wonder if it is climbable.
Herkfixer t1_j2ei3nq wrote
Something to be said though about showing an angle that no one else shows off for those of us who have never been. Just as beautiful from this angle.
Mikeiwo t1_j2eiauo wrote
I have done the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skagway and then driven from Skagway-Whitehorse-Dawson City-Top of the World-Chicken- back around to Kluane. Then done the interior back down through Yukon/B.C.
From a drive perspective was incredibly fun and the roads were surpeisingly good. Beautiful too.
I'll still give the slight edge to Gaspe.
SidKafizz t1_j2ej6fb wrote
Could someone throw a banana in there for scale?
HLef t1_j2eorqf wrote
For sure but in a sub like this I think you’re kind of obligated to show the unique angle if you only have one shot.
waxthatfled t1_j2epkru wrote
No it's illegal
SuddenBus t1_j2ewtch wrote
Cool, my aunt lives in Percé
Quiet-Box3499 t1_j2ey2mu wrote
Was scrolling comments to see if anyone else saw it! 🤣🥩
Faitlemou t1_j2f0p5c wrote
This isnt good rock for climbing. Really chippy, not solid enough.
GARSDESILES t1_j2f1uul wrote
You can't anymore because of the risks of rock falls.
GARSDESILES t1_j2f2o5d wrote
The cap Mont-Joli is located about 500 feet from the Percé Rock and is maybe 75 feet high.
GARSDESILES t1_j2f2zks wrote
About 300 feet high
BurntLemonade t1_j2f69le wrote
Wow, that looks stunning!
DrSusset t1_j2f6u86 wrote
/r/forbiddensnacks
the_boodge t1_j2fbwep wrote
R/alternateangles
Canvaverbalist t1_j2fcxx6 wrote
Yeah here's what it looks like from a different angle
Psswords t1_j2fp8rg wrote
https://freeimage.host/i/HualVEv here's the same but in winter
justlikethewwdove t1_j2fpji1 wrote
I always tell people here in the States that Eastern Canada has scenery comparable to the West Coast and they don't believe me. Route 132 out to Percé and 138 between Quebec City and Tadoussac are just as dramatic as any of the coastal highways out west. I did both of those routes for the first time without knowing much about them and was totally blown away.
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