Côte Surprise Lookout
Halte de la Côte Surprise
A roadside viewpoint on the approach from the south, where Perce Rock suddenly comes into view, a classic postcard vantage point.
Halte de la Côte Surprise sits on the hill of Route 132 as it enters Percé town from the south. As you round the bend, Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island suddenly appear before you, which is how the place got its name. A roadside rest area and lookout let you photograph the side of Perce Rock and its arch, Mont Sainte-Anne and the bay, making it a must-stop for drivers. It is free, with parking, and about 2.5 km from the town centre.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Géoparc de Percé Glass Platform
- Le Chafaud Museum & Robin Heritage Site
- Église Saint-Michel de Percé
- Anse du Nord & Percé Wharf
- Mont Sainte-Anne (Percé)
- Les Trois Sœurs & Cap Barré
- Percé Rock
- Pic de l'Aurore