Parc national du Bic

Hiking in One of Quebec's beautiful National Parks

Roadside Attractions

Saturday morning I packed us a lunch and we headed east for a one hour drive to Bic Park.  The park is located on the base of the Saint Lawrence River near the town of Rimouski.  We traveled through several smaller towns where we came across some interesting roadside attractions and also some beautiful churches.  We only hit some holiday traffic in one of the small towns, which one, I can't remember, but it appeared to be a popular summer spot to vacation.

Of course, we couldn't stop at the bagel shop without going in.  It turned out Saint Simon Bagels provides organic bagels to local specialty shops and grocery stores.  The next morning, while having my cinnamon raisin bagel, I was so wishing I had bought more.  They were awesome.

Notre Dames

Here are a few of the churches that we passed along the way on route 132.  I would have loved to have gone in the one in Trois Pistoles but unfortunately, it wasn't open.  That church was built over a five year period from 1882-1887.  This impressive church was built in the typical style of nineteenth-century.  Reservations are required for a guided tour during the off-season.

It seems most of the steepled domes throughout Quebec are made back in the day from a galvanized tin.  I read it was a way of fireproofing the churches in case of an attack.  Now they all seem to be painted in the same silver grey.  Regardless, they do catch your eye!

Parc national du Bic

This park is located in the tidal area of the St Lawrence river, where the ocean tide meets the stream of the river.  Parc national du Bic is known for its capes, bays, coves, islands, mountains and breathtaking sunset.  The sunsets are considered to be some of the world's finest.  You can often spot seals basking in the sun near the shore.  It's truly beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing...

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