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L'Anse-aux-Gascons

7 km
Port-Daniel

Shigawake

14 km

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Established in 1845, this locality owes its name to the captain of a merchant boat from Dieppe, Charles Daniel. The population has many origins : French, Scottish, Jersian, Acadian, Irish, Micmac and some from the Magdalen Islands.

Port-Daniel's superb bay is sure to catch the traveler's interest. From Hwy 132 take route du Capitaine Fournier on the north side of the bay. You will discover Cap de l'Enfer. There is a belvedere at the top accessible by a stairway. The ground on the cape is full of fossils. A little bit further, you will arrive at Anse McInnis where there is an upkept beach and a trail that runs alongside the railway.

There are many heritage homes in this locality. The most impressive is certainly Hotel Legrand. It was bought by the municipality in 1993 to be restored.

You can practice many activities here : birdwatching on the sandbar and on Pointe Sud-Ouest (Harlequin duck), hiking, biking, horseback riding, sailing and sea excursions.

Pictures

The beach at McInnis Cove
The beach at McInnis Cove

Photo: Stéphane Gauthier

The Port-Daniel lighthouse
The Port-Daniel lighthouse

Photo: Stéphane Gauthier