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| Place | White-Head-Percé |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Percé; Le Rocher-Percé |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.494167 |
| Longitude | -64.2475 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4X |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EIMWB |
White-Head-Percé is a hamlet in Percé; Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. White-Head-Percé is located at 48.4942°N, 64.2475°W.
White-Head-Percé rests at the very edge of the Gaspé Peninsula, where the land abruptly surrenders to the vast, restless expanse of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It lies 4.3 km south-west of Percé, QC (from Percé, QC: bearing 219°T), and is situated 15.2 km north-east of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé. Jagged cliffs, carved by millennia of wind and wave, plunge into the sea, their sheer faces a testament to the raw power of nature. The dominant feature, of course, is Le Rocher-Percé, a colossal arch of stone that stands sentinel in the churning waters, its weathered form a constant, silent observer of the changing tides and the fleeting passage of gulls. The air here carries the sharp, invigorating tang of salt and pine, a scent that clings to the weathered wood of the buildings and the hardy souls who call White-Head-Percé home. The light, especially as dusk begins to settle, paints the rock formations in hues of bruised purple and fiery orange, transforming the rugged landscape into something ethereal. The history of White-Head-Percé is deeply entwined with the sea, a livelihood forged from its bounty and a constant reminder of its unforgiving nature. For centuries, this has been a haven for fishermen, their colourful boats bobbing in the harbour, a vibrant counterpoint to the muted tones of the surrounding terrain. The local economy, while still reliant on fishing, has also embraced tourism, drawing visitors eager to witness the iconic rock formations and the wild beauty of the coast. The Percé Rock itself, a geological marvel, has long been a beacon, both literally and figuratively, guiding ships and inspiring awe. Whispers of Acadian resilience and the enduring spirit of the Gaspé can be felt in the quiet hum of the village, in the weathered faces of those who have lived their lives by the rhythm of the ocean.
White-Head-Percé s'ancre avec une singulière ténacité sur cette côte où le fleuve Saint-Laurent, avant de s'élargir en golfe, murmure ses secrets salés aux falaises grises. Le Rocher-Percé, géant de calcaire sculpté par les vents et les marées, veille sur ce territoire où l'air porte l'odeur âcre des embruns et la promesse lointaine des horizons. Ici, le paysage se déploie en strates d'histoire, des roches millénaires témoignant des origines du monde aux vestiges d'une vie acadienne forte et résiliente, qui a su façonner son identité au rythme des saisons et des ressources de la mer. Les sentiers qui serpentent, parfois abrupts, révèlent une nature généreuse, où la faune marine et aviaire trouve un refuge préservé, tandis que le soleil couchant embrase de teintes d'or et de pourpre les eaux calmes, offrant à White-Head-Percé une beauté évanescente, une mélancolie douce qui imprègne l'âme des lieux et de ceux qui y habitent.
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Explore White-Head-Percé, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.494167, -64.2475. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for White-Head-Percé includes the postal code (G4X), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for White-Head-Percé is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |