The Gaspé Peninsula is a region in eastern Quebec that juts into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Rte 132 circles the region 885 to 900 km but the peninsula itself is approximately 250 km long from base to tip. It is known for its rugged coastline considered among "the most scenic coastal drives in North America with moutain cliffs, historic lighthouses and fishing villages."
After a night of steady rain and wind, we woke to 7º, " like 3º " and a light horizontal rain. We were in no rush to start out.