6 Sugar Shacks to Visit for Maple Season

february 5, 2025   |   By Valère Brable

There’s nothing more authentically Québécois than sugar shacking! This traditional activity takes place during maple season in the early spring when people across the province head to sugar shacks with their loved ones to enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal along with maple taffy on the snow. Like the rest of the province, the maritime regions of Québec offer plenty of places to visit at this time of year. Here are 6 sugar shacks that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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What’s to Eat in the Winter in Québec by the Sea?

december 11, 2024   |   By Mélanie Gagné

There are lots of fun and invigorating things to do in the winter in the maritime regions of Québec! It’s also the season to enjoy cozy fires, singalongs and sharing meals with loved ones. As you listen to traditional Québécois music (such as “La Ziguezon”), what can you expect to eat during the cold season in Eastern Québec? Here are some of the culinary traditions we honour in the winter months as part of our local heritage.

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Snowmobile-Friendly Lodging in Gaspésie

september 28, 2024   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

Famous for abundant snowfall and a vast trail network of over 3000 kilometres (1900 miles), Gaspésie is a dream destination for snowmobilers. In addition, Gaspesians are renowned for their warm welcome. See for yourself by stopping in any of the following lodging establishments during your stay in the region.

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Stay in a Cottage in the Maritime Regions of Québec

february 7, 2018   |   By Marie-Eve Lagacé

Are you planning a visit to Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine and looking for cosy and comfortable accommodations? Choose a cottage, chalet or cabin as your home base! Here are some of your options for places to stay while you explore our regions during your next vacation.

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