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8 Beaches and Wharves to Visit in Bas-Saint-Laurent

   |   By Valère Brable

Delimited to the northwest by the St. Lawrence, Bas-Saint-Laurent is a must-see for lovers of coastal scenery. Local wharves, shorelines and beaches are great places to contemplate this region’s incredible natural beauty. Here are eight sites to add to your itinerary.

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8 Beaches to Visit in Gaspésie

   |   By Valère Brable

The sea is all around you in the maritime region of Gaspésie. On this peninsula jutting out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the eastern edge of the province, water is part of the scenery, accompanying you all along your drive on Route 132 and creating unique landscapes for you to discover. Here are eight beaches to visit during your trip to Gaspésie.

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The Lighthouse Trail

   |   By Tanya Paquet

By travelling from one lighthouse to the next, you’ll discover beautiful sites overlooking the sea, many of which were once only accessible to the lightkeepers and their families. The Lighthouse Trail invites you to visit nearly 20 of these sentinels of the sea.

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Where to See Whales in Côte-Nord

   |   By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, Le Québec maritime

The Côte-Nord region is recognized as one of the best places in the world to see marine mammals. Follow the Whale Route from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, and you may observe up to 13 different species of whales! To help you plan your vacation, here are some observation sites you won’t want to miss in this region.

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