Gaspe Walking Tour

Discover Gaspe's rich history on foot. Gespeg, in the native tongue of the Amerindian Mi'gmaq, means 'land’s end' and yet, Gaspe is usually associated with the beginning of western history in North America. A highly diverse cultural mosaic, Gaspe encompasses myriad landscapes and is home to people of many origins. The landscape and daily life in each sector of the Greater Gaspe have their own unique character and color. The deep, coastal indentation is Gaspe Bay – a magnificent body of water sheltered by the surrounding mountains. Edged by stretches of sandy or pebble beaches, the bay becomes the gathering place for swimmers, boaters and those who enjoy other water sports. Following the example set by the St. Malo explorer, the Gaspe heritage walk gives you the opportunity to learn more about and appreciate the Gaspe’s historical and cultural heritage by showing you the architecture and commemorative art that speak of the past. Travel through time and rediscover Gaspe as these sites whisper their tales of the time Native peoples first inhabited the region and the moment Jacques Cartier laid claim to the land. Located near the Musee de la Gaspesie, a regional museum, the Jacques Cartier Monument National Historic Site was inaugurated in 1982 by the Historic Sites and Monuments. Because of the modern and audacious architecture of the Christ-Roi Cathedral and 1934 Commemorative Cross, luminosity plays a singular role in this wooden cathedral. The building also holds a historic and artistic heritage that is unique on the Gaspe Peninsula. Located across from the Christ-Roi Cathedral, this celebrated 33-feet (10-meter) granite monolith symbolizes the events of 1534 when Jacques Cartier took possession of the territory for the King of France. Enjoy your walk!