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7 Good Reasons to Visit Percé

   |   By Jean-Pascal Côté

A very popular vacation destination for over a century, highly appreciated by artists and boasting a rich and fascinating history (you can even go on a historical audio-guided walking tour of the village), Percé is a must-see in Gaspésie. Here are seven good reasons to visit this area and marvel at its beautiful scenery.

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5 Good Reasons to Visit Gaspé and Percé

   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

Home to two national parks, fascinating wildlife species and a rich historical and cultural heritage, the Gaspé and Percé areas at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula are well worth visiting for a few days. Both towns and their surrounding areas offer a multitude of activities to enjoy and attractions to discover, including the impressive Forillon cliffs in Gaspé and the region’s most iconic natural landmark, Percé Rock, in Percé. Here are five good reasons to visit the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula during your next vacation in Québec!

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5 Surprising Facts about Sept-Îles

   |   By Nathalie Katinakis

Located along the St. Lawrence in Côte-Nord near the halfway point of the Whale Route, Sept-Îles offers the ultimate fusion of land and sea in a single destination. With a rich Innu heritage, remarkable history and breathtaking natural landscapes, this fascinating city has no shortage of attractions. Here are five facts about Sept-Îles that may surprise you and will hopefully inspire you to plan a getaway to this destination!

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Discover the Many Treasures of Natashquan!

   |   By Olivier Pierson

Natashquan, which means “where one hunts for bear” in the Innu language, still feels a little bit like the edge of the world, no doubt because this village of nearly 300 people in Côte-Nord was, until very recently, the end of Route 138.

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5 Good Reasons to Visit Baie-Comeau

   |   By Marie-Eve Lagacé

Côte-Nord is home to a unique place that offers glacial history, fascinating industrial and maritime heritage, and access to wild and natural environments. You’ll find all of this and more in Baie-Comeau, a city located about 200 km (120 mi.) east of Tadoussac. Want more details? Here are five good reasons to visit this dynamic city and the surrounding area!

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