Observe Beavers at Forillon National Park
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Officially an emblem of Canada, the beaver is a large rodent that lives in streams, rivers, marshes and lakes.
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Seals of the St. Lawrence
| By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre
The waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence are renowned for their marine wildlife, especially marine mammals. While the maritime regions of Québec are best known as whale-watching destinations (where you can see beluga whales, among others), you can also spot seals along the coastlines of these regions. Eastern Québec has two seal seasons, each represented by two species: harbour seals and grey seals in the summer, and harp seals and hooded seals in the winter.
Read MoreForillon National Park: A Summer Program with Something for Everyone
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Forillon National Park offers visitors a wide range of fun activities. Whether you’re interested in nature or culture, you’ll find lots of things to do here during your vacation.
Read MoreThe Maritime Regions of Québec: A Sea Kayaker’s Paradise
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
As a sea-oriented region boasting spectacular and varied landscapes, the maritime regions of Québec are a true sea kayaking paradise.
Read MoreWhale-Watching Sites in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, Le Québec maritime
The maritime regions of Québec offer some of the best sites in Canada to observe whales and other marine mammals: in fact, 13 different species of cetaceans can be seen in our regions. When planning your next trip to Eastern Québec, be sure to include this activity on your itinerary.
Read MoreForillon National Park: A Park Worth Xploring with Your Kids!
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
If you’re travelling in Gaspésie with your children this summer, be sure to visit Forillon National Park at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and have them participate in the kids’ activity program: Parks Canada Xplorers.
Read MoreDiscover Park Canada’s oTENTik Tents!
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
As with all camping, you will sleep surrounded by nature, prepare your food outdoors and have access to outdoor activities of all kinds. However, the comparison to traditional camping stops there!
Read More48 Hours… in Gaspé
| By Marie-Claude Baril
A blend of wind, sea, mountains, arts, cultural events and outdoor activities, Gaspé is not only a lively and dynamic town, but also a great place to spend your vacation.
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