Rocher Perce, Canada

The most famous natural arch in Canada is the so-called Perce Rock. The arch has a very regular geometric shape, its height and width are almost equal and are about 90 meters. The best way to enjoy the natural beauty of the monument is to use a boat. It is from the water that you can make the most spectacular photos of the sight. The cliff itself also impresses with its scale. Its length is 433 meters.

According to numerous studies, the limestone cliff was formed in the Devonian period, a significant part of the natural formation is made up of petrified shells and shells of prehistoric sea animals. Currently, the arch is located on the territory of Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock Natural Park. There are a lot of amazing natural objects there.

Researchers knew about the miraculous arch several centuries ago. They have found that there were two arches in the rock still at the beginning of the 19th century. But the smaller one fell in 1845. Today, only the preserved fragment of the rock reminds of the second arch. Perce Rock was discovered by the French explorer and traveller Jacques Cartier, who was the first European to visit this hard-to-reach coast. A lot of beautiful legends about pirates and hidden treasures are connected with the cliff, they are surely told to tourists during excursions. Many seek to visit the cliff at low tide to be able to approach the arch as close as possible. Next - Mountain Syanbishan