Éric Gagné: For Love of Land and Forest
| By Le Québec maritime
Éric Gagné is well known in the tourism industry in Bas-Saint-Laurent. He and his partner Chantal Vallée own Domaine Valga, a vacation site in Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski.
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Bas-Saint-Laurent
Bas-Saint-Laurent is a rich blend of coastal, rural and forest scenery. The influence of the sea and land can be felt throughout this region, both in the architecture of the houses and on the menus of the region’s many fine restaurants. In addition, islands, lakes and rivers offer both hard and soft adventure opportunities.
In the winter, Bas-Saint-Laurent experiences heavy snowfall, much to the delight of winter sports enthusiasts. The forests, lakes and shoreline of this region offer many opportunities for winter activities, including snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, ice fishing and more.
To plan your trip, check out our Bas-Saint-Laurent section.
The St. Lawrence: A River, a Sea, a Natural Attraction
| By Tanya Paquet
The maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreExperience Winter in Parc national du Bic
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Parc national du Bic, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, takes on an exceptional appeal in winter. A great variety of activities are offered for you to explore it from every aspect. There’s something for everyone!
Read MoreSamuel Côté: Shipwreck Hunter of the St. Lawrence
| By Anne Pélouas
“One day, I heard that a ship was at the bottom of the water not far away—this was the SS Carolus, which was torpedoed by a German submarine during the Second World War. I was intrigued, so I did some research to figure out exactly where it was located.” This was the beginning of what may well be a lifelong passion for this 29-year-old.
Read MoreExplore the Islands of Bas-Saint-Laurent
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Protected by Société Duvetnor, the Pèlerins Archipelago, Pot Islands and Île aux Lièvres (Hare Island) are surrounded by marine mammals and home to bird colonies and seal haul-outs.
Read MoreSnow Crab: Culinary Star of Québec by the Sea
| By Anne Pélouas
Snow crab is the king of the cold salty waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary, an exceptional seafood delicacy from the maritime regions of Québec. Snow crab fishing also marks the beginning of the fishing season in late March or early April, depending on the year. This crustacean is also fished later in the spring in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read More13 Establishments with 4-Star Accommodations
| By Olivier Pierson
There’s nothing wrong with pampering yourself, especially when you’re on vacation. After all, vacations are all about taking time away from the everyday, so why not treat yourself to a first-class inn, hotel, resort or outfitter where every detail is considered?
Read MoreCamping Out in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Without a doubt, camping is synonymous with vacation. And the maritime regions of Québec are an exceptional destination for campers.
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