[3] The Gaspé Peninsula is slightly larger than Belgium, at 31,075 square kilometres (11,998 sq mi).

[citation needed] Sea cliffs dominate the peninsula's northern shore along the St. Lawrence River.

Its summit, an alpine area above the tree line, is a nearly flat plateau about 13 km (8 mi) across composed of serpentine bedrock and supporting quite unusual flora.

[8] The ascent of Mount Albert from near sea level is challenging, but popular with hikers, offering a view of the St. Lawrence and the Côte-Nord, the river's north shore, part of the ancient bedrock of the Canadian Shield.

The town of Murdochville, at about 660 metres (2,170 ft) above sea level, has had a varied history, and is now home to several wind turbines.