On a warm summer evening, just before the sun sets, I drive on Chemin Duchénier to Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer (Hell's Gate Canyon). The site, located south of Rimouski, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, is well-known for its network of hiking trails and unique panoramas. But to experience it at nighttime gives a totally different perspective!
Read MoreMotorcycling the Gaspé Peninsula is a rite of passage. Québec’s east coast is revered as one of those legendary rides. Stunning as it is, the maritime regions of Québec offer plenty of alternatives to the explorative motorcyclist.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for somewhere to stay during your next vacation in the Îles de la Madeleine, why not try Parc de Gros-Cap? This park offers a variety of lodging options as well as a multitude of outdoor and cultural activities that will immerse you in life on the Islands.
Read MoreJean Létourneau came back to this region to go to university. To pay for his studies, he started a kayaking company to guide tourists on the St. Lawrence. “The best job of my life,” he said, which inspired him to participate actively in the creation of the St. Lawrence Water Trail, a network of navigable waterways in Québec for small crafts.
Read MoreThe next time you visit the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, head inland away from the St. Lawrence to discover magnificent scenery and other treasures in Témiscouata. It’s an area I like to visit again and again. Let me tell you about my cycling adventure around Lake Témiscouata with my partner.
Read MoreI must say I was very impressed by my visit to the Magasin Général Historique Authentique 1928, located in Percé, right at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula. It’s a former general store of the Robin, Jones and Whitman Company, whose last owner was Gaston Cloutier. Just before passing away in 2000, Mr. Cloutier handed the store over to his sons, Rémi and Ghislain, who decided to turn it into a living museum.
Read MoreAt sunset, the light shifts gradually as the sky turns brilliant shades of pink, orange and deep red. All you have to do is sit back and admire the free show. In the Îles de la Madeleine, spectacular sunsets are everyday occurrences and provide ideal photo opportunities.
Read MoreThere are lots of things to do with children in Gaspésie, but if you’re in the Chaleur Bay area, the Bioparc de la Gaspésie is a must-see. If you’re anything like me, watching animals will make you feel like a kid again—and this is exactly how I felt when I visited the Bioparc.
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