Thousands of whales leave the Atlantic Ocean in the summer to head up the St. Lawrence Estuary. Some even make it all the way up to the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, thousands of kilometres from their breeding areas. Why?
Read MoreWatching marine mammals is an enchanting experience. However, as with any activity involving wildlife observation, our proximity can also harm the animals we love so much. So how can you engage in responsible whale watching? You have several options, both from land and from the water.
Read MoreVisitors to Côte-Nord, Gaspésie or Bas-Saint-Laurent can go whale watching from June to October, but it’s impossible to predict what you’ll see: the number of whale sightings during any given observation period will vary. But what a thrill when you do see a whale blow!
Read MoreThis sector, which stretches from La Pocatière to Saint-André, includes several picturesque towns and villages that offer many attractions. Discover them during your next vacation and remember to breathe in the salty sea air while you’re there! Here are five good reasons to visit the Kamouraska area.
Read MoreEastern Québec is a true paradise for snowmobile enthusiasts! Are you planning your next snowmobile trip? This 10-point countdown will make you even more eager to hop on your sled and explore our snowy trails this winter!
Read MoreThe well-marked and well-groomed snowmobile trails of Eastern Québec lead to incredible views! Here are 8 you can admire in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Côte-Nord.
Read MoreSteve Young, a resident of Glens Falls, New York, was the lucky winner of the 2016-2017 edition of our “Win a Dream Snowmobile Vacation for 4” contest!. Along with three of his friends, he had an amazing time exploring the trails of Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie from February 3 to 9, 2018. Here’s what he had to say about his trip.
Read MoreIn Québec, you can observe up to 13 species of whales and 4 species of seals all along the coast, from Bas-Saint-Laurent to the Îles de la Madeleine via Côte-Nord and Gaspésie. To help you spot as many of these species as possible, here are some tips from the research team at the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM)!
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