We are starting to slow the pace. Papa is in 'Vacation Mode" now. This morning we left Trois-Pistoles and travelled to Rimouski on Highway 20 then along Highway 132 on the beautiful coastal drive as far as Mont Joli. Last year we continued to Gaspé and Percé but this year, we took a new route.
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| Day 5 drive 330 km from Trois-Pistoles to Carleton sur Mer |
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| View of River approaching Parc National du Bic - near Rimouski |
We travelled from Mont Joli continuing on highway 132 along the Matapédia River. It runs 65 km from Lake Matapédia to the interprovincial boundary with New Brunswick. This was a stunning drive - as the the river is visible for many kilometres as you wind your way down the highway. The Matapédia is a world renowned Atlantic salmon fishing river and was given the title "The Fishing Capital of the World".
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| Hwy 132 along Matapedia River |
We decided to stay at Campground Carleton-Sur-Mer. We stayed here last year and it is an exceptional campground - facilities and the sites are beautiful. The beach is gorgeous and there are cycling and running trails galore. The town is about at 10 minute cycle from the park and has lots of cool shops and places to eat.
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| Campsite at Carleton-sur-Mer with rainstorm approaching |
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| Rainbow after the storm |
After the storm - Mom went for a jog and noticed the historic marker near the light house.
And here I am enjoying the warm sunshine as Mom enjoys the beer, bread and cheese we bought today. I liked the cheese too - Le Cendre dés Prés - pasteurized cow's milk with maple wood ash (yes) centre.
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| Corte-Real from Microbrasserie le Naufrageur in Carleton-Sur-Mer |
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| Le Cendre dés Prés |
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