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Last Updated: July 2017
From Québec City we turned east, following the Saint Lawrence River toward the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula — one of the most scenic drives in eastern Canada. The peninsula juts into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence for nearly 200 miles, with the river on one side and the mountains of the Chic-Chocs on the other. It took us several days to reach the far end, with stops along the way that ranged from a campground disaster to some of the best hiking we found all summer.
Last Updated: July 2017
After our San Diego interlude, I rejoined Sandy on the East Coast and crossed the border from Vermont into Canada without any drama. The border agent asked about weapons, our occupations, and the length of our stay — nothing about food, wine, medications, or Jake’s rabies certificate. We may have under-packed the wine.
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