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History of Percé, Québec, Canada
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Also known as(Perce) (North Beach) (South Beach)
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ABOUT THE PLACE
About Percé
Percé: Famous for the iconic Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, this Gaspé Peninsula town is one of Quebec’s most popular tourist destinations.
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VINTAGE PERCÉ
Percé Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards
Percé, Québec, Canada
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 (North Beach) (South Beach) - Perce Rock from South Beach){kind=small}
Perce Rock from South Beach
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View near Anglican Church
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 (North Beach) (South Beach) - Perce Rock, P.Q. - 288 feet high and 1500 feet long){kind=small}
Perce Rock, P.Q. - 288 feet high and 1500 feet long
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 (North Beach) (South Beach) - Steamer passing Arch in Perce Rock){kind=small}
Steamer passing Arch in Perce Rock
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 (North Beach) (South Beach) - White Mountain){kind=small}
White Mountain
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View of Perce, Que.
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Percé, Québec, Canada
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 (North Beach) (South Beach) - Hotel Bleu Blanc Rouge){kind=small}
Hotel Bleu Blanc Rouge
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Perce Rock and South Beach
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View of Perce
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View from Ferguson's
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Greetings from Perce, P.Q.
Genealogy gifts & optional resources
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Genealogy Gifts & Resources Related to PERCÉ
CHRISTMAS - FRENCH CANADIAN Coffee Mug – Celebrate Family, Heritage, and Holiday Cheer
Sip Christmas the way your ancestors would have loved it with this festive French-Canadian coffee mug. Featuring the elegant greeting “Joyeuses fêtes de Noël à vous et vos proches!” (Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones), it’s perfect for genealogy enthusiasts, Francophiles, and anyone who cherishes family traditions. Joyeuses fêtes de Noël – literally “Happy Christmas holidays,” which is a common way to wish someone a merry Christmas and holiday season in French. à vous et vos proches – “to you and your loved ones,” adding a friendly, inclusive touch.
CANADA - Canadian Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug - Curling and Olympics
"My ancestors came from Canada. That explains a lot about my love for curling and watching the Olympics!"
CANADA - Canadian Roots Ceramic Coffee Mug - Maple Syrup and Apologies Edition - Genealogy
Embrace your Canadian heritage with our "My ancestors came from Canada" ceramic coffee mug! Perfect for sipping your favorite brew while reflecting on your roots, this mug features a moose sampling maple syrup and a humorous caption that reads, "My ancestors came from Canada. That explains a lot about my love for maple syrup and apologizing!" Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding with an evening tea, this mug is sure to bring a smile to your face.
QUÉBEC, Canada Roots Canadian Genealogy Coffee Mug Gift Idea - Celebrate Your Quebec Heritage in Style
Raise your morning cup to your rich Québecois heritage with this charming Québec Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug! Perfect for proud descendants of Québec, this ceramic mug features the bold phrase "Québec Roots" – a nod to the generations that have shaped your family’s history.
LOCAL HISTORY
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1895 - Perce
Percé, per'sà', a post - village of Quebec, capital of the co. of Gaspé, on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 36 miles S. by E. of Gaspé Basin. It consists of 2 hamlets, called North and South Beach. The principal part of the population reside at North Beach, which also contains the court - house, jail, and a church. South Beach has important fishery- establishments, a church, and 4 or 5 stores. Pop. 1743.
GENEALOGY IN PERCÉ
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BIRTHS & DEATHS
Ancestors Who Were Born or Died in Percé, Québec, Canada
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