Fort Péninsule
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Part of Canada's first line of defense for Allied shipping convoys during World War II, located in Gaspé, Québec.

📜 Fort Péninsule, a historic World War II coastal battery in Forillon National Park, played a critical role in defending Allied shipping convoys at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River during the Battle of the Atlantic. 🔍 It is one of the last remaining traces of the Battle of the Saint Lawrence. # Why Go 🗺️ Explore restored tunnels and battlements 🔫 See original QF 4.7-inch B Mark IV guns 🌳 Enjoy a picnic in a historic setting 🆓 Free entry # Why Avoid 🚧 Defence battery (tunnels) currently closed due to work # Cost 💰 Entry is free. # Hours 🕒 Open seasonally, June to October. # Getting There 📍 Located on Route 132 near Penouille. 🅿️ Parking lot accessible. # Facilities 🚻 Toilets available on-site.

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