In the Gaspe Country

from which to see the Percé Rock. A climb up Mont Ste. Anne will disclose an outspread panorama the like of which is rarely seen. As many as two hundred sail have been counted on the surrounding waters. ()n the slopes, too, may be found fossil remains of elevated beaches, and interesting specimens of fine quartz crystals, jasper and agate.

The road through the mountain gorge or highway connecting I’ercé with Gaspe Basin has been likened to the best of Swiss scenery.

A number of quaint legends have their origin in connection with the Percé Rock. These all turn on the white and ghost-like vapor often seen over the rock in the dim light, caused by flocks of birds circling overhead in fantastic array before alighting. It is told that a Breton maid lost her life here and that her spirit still haunts the scene. Her lover in the days of long ago came to the New Land to seek his fortune. She, his promised bride, he left behind, until he could make a living and a home for her. He pros- pered, and soon sent back word for her to come. She left, but met a terrible fate on the way, for her ship was captured by Spanish

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