From late February to mid-March, visitors can go on a helicopter excursion to enjoy a unique experience among the whitecoats. Bundled up in winter survival suits, we found ourselves in the magical world of baby seals, which are absolutely irresistible in their icy cradles.
Read MoreFreelance journalist Craig Nicholson, also known as “The Intrepid Snowmobiler,” specializes in motorized recreational activities and is a well-known snowmobiling expert and authority.
Read MoreThe St. Lawrence Tour is 680 km (420 mi.) long and will take you through the regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Côte-Nord. What makes this ride so unique is the fact that it includes a ferry crossing of the St. Lawrence with your snowmobile.
Read MoreIn late February or early March, tens of thousands of harp seals give birth to their pups on the ice surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Read MoreIt’s impossible to talk about winter sports without mentioning skiing. I’m amazed at all the possibilities available in the maritime regions of Québec: telemark, alpine touring, hok skiing, splitboarding, downhill skiing, snowboarding, catskiing and heliskiing.
Read MoreOur snowshoeing trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie continues...
Read MoreThe air is crisp and the weather couldn’t be more wintery when we get to La Boussole parking lot, early morning on December 24, ready for our snowshoeing trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie, a holiday-season tradition for us.
Read MoreI'’ve often been asked if the maritime regions of Québec are good winter sports destinations, to which my answer is always YES!
Read More