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 MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
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 MoreBecause the road ends in Kegaska, the Lower North Shore can only be reached by air or sea. Fortunately, a cargo ship links this northern region to the rest of Québec.
Read MoreThe St. Lawrence is without a doubt the main attraction of the maritime regions of Québec. This majestic waterway flowing through the heart of Québec is the origin of many of the rich natural and architectural features of our regions.
Read MoreSeveral ferry services and cruises are available on the St. Lawrence in the maritime regions of Québec. These crossings allow you to reach your destination quickly while offering unique perspectives on the surrounding scenery and marine wildlife.
Read MoreWhat’s particularly interesting about the regions of Québec maritime is that we can use different ferry routes to go from one to another. I took the ferry between Matane and Baie-Comeau, back and forth, when I went in the Côte-Nord region.
Read MoreThe MV Trans-Saint-Laurent ferry will take you from Rivière-du-Loup, in Bas-Saint-Laurent, to Saint-Siméon, in Côte-Nord in just over an hour. Accommodating up to 400 people and 100 cars, this ship offers you a comfortable trip across the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreFrom late April to mid-November, visitors in search of peace and tranquility can board the M/V Peter Fraser, which will take them to the Île Verte in under 30 minutes.
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