Weltasualuleg [Welcome]
Southern Gaspé, where the Mi’kmaq live, is located very close to the Maritime provinces, so its climateClimate is the average and normal weather in a specific place or region. and vegetationVegetation means all plants and trees collectively, and often typically to those in a specific region. For… are similar to that of Maritimes. The climateClimate is the average and normal weather in a specific place or region. , vegetationVegetation means all plants and trees collectively, and often typically to those in a specific region. For… and fauna vary according to the different natural regions, altitude and whether you live on the coastCoast – A coast is an area where the land meets the sea. Côte – Une… or in the valley.
The mountain
In mountainous areas, there are boreal forests which have conifers. This is where moose and caribou live. In the Appalachian region, there is more rain and snow. While summer is warm, it’s short. Winter is rather harsh and long. If you come to Gaspésie, expect that there will be a lot of wind and fog.
The sea
Temperatures are usually higher in the south around the Baie-des-Chaleurs than they are on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and in the mountainous areas. The average temperature is -6° C to -17 ° C in winter. In summer temperatures vary from 10° C to 24° C.
The villages of Restigouche and Maria are located in the Baie-des-Chaleurs, where the waters are warmer. It has a microclimate: The temperature is warmer than in the northern part of the Gaspé Peninsula. In Gaspé, a municipality located at the tip of the peninsula bordered by the Gulf of St. Lawrence, bad weather is more frequent, and summer is cooler
Near the coastCoast – A coast is an area where the land meets the sea. Côte – Une…, there are mixed forests made up of coniferous and deciduous trees, including birch. Many varieties of birds nest on the shores of the peninsula, including the famous Bonaventure Island Gannet.
Many rivers cross the Gaspé Peninsula. These rivers are full of fish like salmon. Many species of fish and crustaceans can be found in the rivers and the Gulf. These waters are also home to marine mammals like whales, belugas and seals.
AuthorAuthor – A person who writes something Auteur – Une personne qui écrit quelque chose: Based on texts from the Récit de l’univers social. Adapted with additions by LEARN.
