The Québec maritime Blog

What’s to Eat in the Winter in Québec by the Sea?

   |   By Mélanie Gagné

There are lots of fun and invigorating things to do in the winter in the maritime regions of Québec! It’s also the season to enjoy cozy fires, singalongs and sharing meals with loved ones. As you listen to traditional Québécois music (such as “La Ziguezon”), what can you expect to eat during the cold season in Eastern Québec? Here are some of the culinary traditions we honour in the winter months as part of our local heritage.

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Cross the St. Lawrence on a Ferry

   |   By Tanya Paquet

Several ferry services and cruises are available on the St. Lawrence in the maritime regions of Québec. These crossings allow you to reach your destination quickly while offering unique perspectives on the surrounding scenery and marine wildlife.

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Snowmobiling: 3 Good Reasons to Stop in La Matanie

   |   By Yves Ouellet

Located at the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula, the La Matanie sector provides a spectacular welcome to Gaspésie and gives you access to some of the region’s most amazing attractions… and a snowmobile ride is a great way to discover all that this diverse area has to offer! Here are three reasons to stop in La Matanie on your next snowmobile trip in Gaspésie.

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Snowmobiling: 3 Good Reasons to Stop in Sept-Îles

   |   By Yves Ouellet

As you near the outskirts of Sept-Îles, in the region of Côte-Nord, you’ll find yourself in an increasingly maritime area with features that can be admired nowhere else in the province of Québec. You’ll also encounter a warm and welcoming population that’s much more diverse than you’d expect. Here are three reasons to stop in Sept-Îles on your next snowmobile trip in Côte-Nord.

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4 Century-Old Tourist Sites to Visit in Québec by the Sea

   |   By Valère Brable

The maritime regions of Québec have a rich history and heritage. Whether you spend your next vacation in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine, you’ll find century-old sites to visit where you can soak up local history. Here are four that are worth discovering.

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