The Rock Formation That Looks Like An Indian Head
Once we went around the Gaspe peninsula, we settled into a campground for three nights called Tete d’Indien. Translated it’s called Indian Head.
As you can see from the picture, it’s appropriately named. Bonus is that it’s a Passport America campground. For those of you who don’t know, Passport America gets you campsites at half price. We did not expect to find Passport America up in this part of Canada. But we were not about to pass up the deal.
Indian Head is a lovely campground in the small town, make that very small town, of Sainte Georges de Malbaie, Quebec.
They offer Kayaking right at the campground. You can take a kayaking tour or just rent one. The owner goes out often. It was a little cold for us. He said the water was about 8 degrees Celsius. That’s about 46 degrees Fahrenheit! Wet suit or not, No thank you.
Although their is not much in town, other than a church and small gas station, they do have an ideal location for exploring the area. St. Georges de Malbaie is exactly halfway between the town of Gaspe and the town of Perce. Just 25 minutes in either direction will get you to one of these towns. Their is shopping and tourist things all over the area. In Gaspe their is a big national park. We did not head into Gaspe to check it out. However, we did go into Perce. More on that in the next post.
When we arrived at the campground it was our anniversary. 17 years! So we went out for a nice dinner.
Kayaking At Indian Head Campground
David Pointing Out Some Whales In The Water
The View From Our Table
We lucked out that there was a restaurant just 5 minutes down the road. After driving all day, we did not want to go far. The food was nothing spectacular but the view was amazing. We sat there and watched the Gannets fish and then the whales came. We were fully entertained all evening watching them.
After dinner we went for a walk out on Pointe St. Pierre.
Sunset At Pointe St. Pierre
YUM!
The next day it was time to work off that cake. So we set out for a hike around the campground. They have some very interesting rock formations and a few different hiking trails. So off we went.
Then it was time to go back to the motorhome for the cake that we bought the night before at the french bakery.
Our Anniversary Cake…YUM!
Hiking At Indian Head Campground
Hiking At Indian Head Campground
Believe it or not but this is the same hiking trail. You start off in the woods and end up on the rocks.
Hiking At Indian Head Campground
Hiking Along The Rock Formations
We found some wonderful tide pools that David couldn’t wait to get his camera into and see what was there.
We saw some small jelly fish and a crab. He couldn’t get it on the camera though.
When we came back from the hike we headed towards the beach to check that out.
We found a short trail leading up to an overlook.
David Checking To See What Was In The Tide Pools
Hiking Along The Rock Formations
Hiking At Indian Head Campground On Their Trails
David Checking To See What Was In The Tide Pools
The Beach At Indian Head Campground
The Beach At Indian Head Campground
A Short Trail Leading Up To An Overlook
The Campground And All Our Rigs From The Overlook
It’s a nice campground that we’d have no problem staying at again if we were in the area. A nice location, nice hiking trails and quiet at night. During the right season they say you can see the Northern Lights too! We apparently were not there during the right time of year. Oh well.
We had a lovely few days. Then it was onward bound to the next exciting destination.
Hi D&B…I am glad you had such a sweet 17th Anniversary! You two sure did the right thing when you found each other!
The views there are awesome and you sure know how to work the camera! Great shots that allow us to share with you, your neat adventure.
We had great weather in Boston the entire time we were there! The Boston Pops and the fireworks were incredible. The closest thing I ever saw to it was at Epcot. Sheena, who thought all fireworks were the same, learned that is not true, LOL, she was amazed! We had a great time at Fenway, the Red Sox won, but none of us got a ball…maybe next time! It was so awe inspiring to watch the USS Constitution make her turn around cruise and fire her cannons! I still get chills just even while typing here about it! We are getting into the lottery for next year to see if we are lucky enough to be among the folks who get to be on board Old Ironsides when she makes her turn around next year! Cross your fingers for us! Richard bought me a new Red Sox hat to remember our Fourth of July adventure…it has the Sox on front and Stars and Stripes on the sides! It was fun watching history reenacted with the kids…we watched the Redcoats arrive by tall ship, and like the fife and drums. We visited the old North Church, cemeteries of folks arriving on the Mayflower, climbed all over the USS Constitution (the day before her turn around), we went to Salem and the North End, Quincy Market and Chinatown…lots of walking!
Lots more to tell, but it will keep. Just know that I love you both, pet the kitties for me, give Tasha a rub from Auntie Linda and most of all, keep safe! I need to have you both in my life!
Hugs…
Happy #17 – what a great way to celebrate!
Thanks guys! We enjoyed our stay there, as you can see. It was a good stop on the itinerary.