Bonaventure Island
Quebec · Canada
Moderate
June-September
C$9 adults (park), boat fare additional
June to October; boat departures 9 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Bonaventure Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence hosts one of the world's largest and most accessible Northern Gannet colonies, with over 110,000 birds nesting on the island's dramatic sea cliffs. The sight and sound of this massive colony is one of Canada's greatest natural wonders.
Reached by boat from the town of Percé, the island also supports nesting Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and Common Murres. A trail from the dock crosses through boreal forest before emerging at the cliff-top gannet colony viewpoint.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Rock Pigeon
White-throated Sparrow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Canada Warbler
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Gannet
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Common Yellowthroat
Red-eyed Vireo
Least Flycatcher
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Black-and-white Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Gray Catbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Take the boat tour around the island before landing to see the full scale of the gannet colony from the water
- 2
The trail to the colony is about 3 km — allow 2-3 hours for the round trip plus viewing time
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Percé Rock
- Gaspésie National Park
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