Originally Posted by
Doconabike
Do you (or any other touring folks) have any opinions about the merits of either of those options? e.g. advice on availability of camping, hostels, good shoulders, scenery, parks, swimming holes, etc?
I circumnavigated the Gaspe a couple of years ago. It's quite nice. The shoulder comes and goes. There were more semis on the road than I expected. The north shore is more scenic, but also more hilly. There are 10-15% grades. There are plenty of campgrounds, and a few hostels, including one built to look like a castle. There are also lots of little motels and cabins. Forillon National Park is nice, with some good hiking trails. I did some kayaking at Perce. It was too cold for me to go swimming.