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Road Trip Rivière-au-Renard → Forillon – Cap Bon-Ami
Rivière-au-Renard
Cap-aux-Os
45
km
0h48
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
At the very tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon National Park (Parks Canada) is nicknamed "the end of the world". 200-metre cliffs plunge into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, sheltering grey seals, gannets and blue whales offshore.
From Rivière-au-Renard, the north entrance, scenic Route 132 follows the ocean for 25 km to Cap-Bon-Ami, whose pebble beach beneath vertical cliffs is one of Quebec's iconic images. The Graves trail (16 km round trip) or the short version to the lighthouse point (4 km) are classics.
The south entrance at Cap-aux-Os accesses Penouille beach — a 1.8 km sand spit perfect for family swimming in surprisingly warm water (up to 22 °C in summer). Whale-watching cruises depart from Grande-Grave wharf, a restored Jersey fishing village.
From Rivière-au-Renard, the north entrance, scenic Route 132 follows the ocean for 25 km to Cap-Bon-Ami, whose pebble beach beneath vertical cliffs is one of Quebec's iconic images. The Graves trail (16 km round trip) or the short version to the lighthouse point (4 km) are classics.
The south entrance at Cap-aux-Os accesses Penouille beach — a 1.8 km sand spit perfect for family swimming in surprisingly warm water (up to 22 °C in summer). Whale-watching cruises depart from Grande-Grave wharf, a restored Jersey fishing village.
Points of Interest
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Cap-Bon-AmiVertical 200 m cliffs and iconic pebble beach.
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Graves TrailCoastal trail to the point and Cap-Gaspé lighthouse.
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Penouille Beach1.8 km sand spit, warm water, family-friendly.
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Grande-GraveRestored Jersey fishing village, whale cruise departures.
Practical info
- Departure Rivière-au-Renard
- Destination Cap-aux-Os
- Distance 45 km
- Duration 0h48
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season Summer
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