Regional Flavours: Lobster
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
With its mottled greenish brown shell and powerful claws, lobster is not very appetizing at first sight. And yet it is a prized delicacy with tender and flavourful flesh.
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Anne-Josée Pineau
Born in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Anne-Josée Pineau loves this region and is delighted to introduce others to it. Never far from the sea, she’s fascinated by lighthouses and could live on seafood alone! On this blog, she likes to write about our regions’ unusual attractions, make your mouth water by describing local delicacies, and pique your interest by revealing some of the hidden beauty found in Québec by the Sea. In other words, she wants to provide you with lots of ideas for an unforgettable vacation!
Discover 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 MoreInn Hopping in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
The maritime regions of Québec are dotted with small inns and B&Bs providing comfortable rooms and a restful atmosphere.
Read MoreForillon National Park: An Invitation to Land’s End!
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
If you love the great outdoors and camping, Forillon National Park in Gaspésie is where you want to be! Semi-serviced campsites and wilderness camping are both available.
Read MoreRegional Flavours: Maple Syrup
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Everywhere in the world, people associate maple syrup with Québec. It is indeed a well-established culinary tradition that has been around for several centuries here; every spring, maple enthusiasts can’t wait to take part in “sugaring-off parties”.
Read MoreGet Ready for Fall, the Most Colourful Season in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
September and October are particularly good months to visit the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreThe Rivière-du-Loup–Saint-Siméon Ferry: Across the St. Lawrence in 1 Hour!
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
The 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 MoreCôte-Nord: Larger-than-Life Scenery
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Côte-Nord is an immense region that is home to a river that turns into the sea, abundant wildlife, huge forests, rushing rivers and larger-than-life scenery.
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