Cap de Bon Désir Interpretation Centre

Québec


Part science center, part park, this site managed by Parks Canada consists of nature trails, observation platforms that look out onto the (hopefully) whale-studded St Lawrence and a historic lighthouse. Check the website or call ahead to learn about different lectures and activities (and to confirm if they're available in English).


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