Travelogue to Pot-à-l'Eau-de-Vie Island in 1826

Listen the sound sample of the travelogue in Gaspésie in 1826. We are on the schooner Sara, let yourself be rocked by the waves and imagine yourself aboard, two centuries earlier, to discover the islands of the littoral. Listen to Father Ferland about the arrival of a seal band and its night in the Pot-à-l'eau-vie Island. The original text is signed Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Ferland and published in Les Soirées canadiennes in 1861. Directed by Wazoom studio Narration: Erica Richard and Pierre Landry Production: Julie Martin, City of Rivière-du-Loup

In 1826, seal hunting was still practiced in the area. Today, the islands and the marine fauna are protected and excursions are proposed from the marina of the point of Rivière-du-Loup. Do not miss to discover them! Excursions to the islands with DUVETNOR The Pot-à-l'eau-de-vie lighthouse was built in 1856 and was restored in 1989. Guided tours of the islands and lighthouse with Duvetnor.

360-degree view of Anse Lookout located on Route 132 is at L'Anse au Persil. Place par excellence to admire our sunsets with a panoramic view of the river and the islands. Reading table on site to learn more about this historic place.