Fort Peninsula
Forillon National Park
Fort Peninsula
A little-known episode of the Second World War, Fort Peninsula is the only preserved coastal shore battery and that is open to the public in Quebec. This installation was part of a vast military complex deployed in 1942 around Gaspé Bay to defend the Gaspé territory and secure the shipment of goods to Europe.
Parking for persons with disabilities.
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Trails provide access to grassy picnic sites and tunnel entrances. These trails have different grades ranging from 6% to 10%, on compacted stone dust.
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The shore battery tunnel has two entrances to get inside: the first with stairs and the second with a 12% grade over a distance of 9 metres. The surface is concrete and handrails are installed on both sides of the ramp.
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Two authentic cannons can be admired. Stairs must be crossed to get closer from the inside.
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About 15 steps must be crossed to approach the cannons from the outside.
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The service building is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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The washroom in the service building at Fort Peninsula is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
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