📜 Bonaventure Island, Québec, hosts one of the world's largest Northern Gannet colonies and has been a designated bird sanctuary since 1919. 🔍 Over 100,000 gannets flock here during summer months for nesting, alongside 224 other bird species.
🐦 Witness thousands of gannets nesting, performing courtship dances, and plunge-diving for fish, a natural spectacle.
🚶 Hike scenic trails to observe birds at close range.
📸 Capture extraordinary wildlife moments.
🏞️ Enjoy magnificent seascapes, diverse birdlife, and island history.
⚠️ Seasonal access, primarily summer.
🚶 Requires a mile hike to reach colony.
🗓️ Best visited between March and September during breeding season.
🥾 Prepare for a mile-long hike to the colony on the island.
👂 Expect a very loud environment from the bird calls. Check Canadian Parks website for details before visiting.
🕒 Active for nesting from March to September
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