Cross of Gaspé

The Cross of Gaspé is a monolithic granite cross installed in 1934 in the town of , , commissioned by the Government of Canada to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of French explorers in Canada.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Cross
  • Description: cross erected in Gaspé to commemorate Jacques Cartier
  • Also known as: “Croix de Jacques-Cartier”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Christ the King.

Church
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Christ the King Cathedral is a church building in the city of , , in eastern Canada. Located on rue de la Cathédrale, adjacent to the Saint-Rosaire Gaspé Elementary School, it is the only wooden cathedral in North America. is situated 330 metres northwest of Cross of Gaspé.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Haldimand.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km southeast of Cross of Gaspé.

Cross of Gaspé

Latitude
48.82763° or 48° 49′ 39″ north
Longitude
-64.48419° or 64° 29′ 3″ west
Inception
1934
Open location code
87WQRGH8+38
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4425549331
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­cross
Wiki­data ID
Q14914989
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Cross of Gaspé” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Berceau du Canada and Bibliothèque Alma-Bourget-Costissella.

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