The Percé UNESCO Global Geopark sits on the hillside above the village at 180 route 132 Ouest, and it gives you the view that the shore cannot: Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island and the sea from high above. The headline is the suspended glass platform, 200 metres above sea level, which Tourisme Gaspésie describes as dizzyingly high. Around it are 23 geosites and 18 km of trails, the Tektonik interactive exhibition on how the rocks and the landscape formed, a series of lookouts and guided hikes. In summer there are outdoor screenings of The Legend of Gluskap on summer nights. The park lists a fee, so tickets are charged, but the amounts were not published on the page read. In 2026 it ran daily from 1 June to 12 October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., then on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from 13 October to 1 November. It is therefore now closed, with one exception that suits winter visitors: the trails can be used for snowshoeing, and snowshoes can be rented on site.
What to do
Start at the glass platform for the view, then walk a loop of trails to the lookouts, and allow time for the Tektonik exhibition. The activity is listed as lasting about two hours, but the trail network is large enough to fill a longer day if you hike. Guided hikes are available in season, which is worth taking if you want the geology explained. Bring a windproof layer, because the platform is exposed, and avoid it if heights are a problem, since the floor is glass.
Seasons and planning
The geopark is a summer attraction. Daily opening ran from 1 June to 12 October, with a short run of weekend openings after that, and the winter closure followed on 1 November. If you visit in winter, you can snowshoe the trails and rent snowshoes, but the platform and the exhibition should not be expected to be open. Service in English and translated materials are available, and the site has a picnic area, WiFi, EV charging and partial accessibility, and welcomes pets.
Fitting it in
The geopark is a good companion to the rock and the island. Go up in the morning for clear views, come down for the wharf and a boat, and keep the evening for a screening in summer. It is on route 132 just west of the village, so it is easy to reach by car and a short drive from any hotel in Percé.
The geopark and the boat to the island are the two paid sights in Percé that most visitors choose, so book your time for both on the same day only if the weather is clear.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided hillside park with a glass platform, lookouts, an interactive exhibition and 18 km of trails, plus guided hikes in season.
Best time
A clear morning between June and mid-October; in winter the trails are open for snowshoeing only.
How long
About two hours for the main sights, longer if you hike the trails.
Tips
Check the weather before you go up, dress for wind on the platform and skip the glass floor if you dislike heights.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who want the high view of Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island together.
- Families
- Older children enjoy the platform and the exhibition, and the site welcomes pets and has a picnic area.
- Couples
- Go up for the view in the morning, then spend the afternoon in the village.
- Pair with
- Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island and a night in Percé.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
Good questions
Is the Percé geopark open now?+
No. The trails can be used for snowshoeing, and snowshoes can be rented.
How high is the glass platform?+
The suspended glass platform is 200 metres above sea level. It looks over the sea, Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island.
How big is the geopark?+
It has 23 geosites and 18 km of trails, with lookouts and the Tektonik interactive exhibition. The activity is listed at about two hours.
What does it cost?+
A fee applies, but the amounts were not published on the page read. Check the geopark's site for current rates before you go.
Is it accessible?+
The site is described as partially accessible, with service in English and translated materials. Pets are welcome, and there is a picnic area, WiFi and EV charging.
