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Where to Ride in Eastern Québec: Snowmobilers’ Recommendations

   |   By Le Québec maritime

Offering over 6000 km (3900 mi.) of marked and well-groomed trails as well as breathtaking scenery, the maritime regions of Québec delight both local and visiting snowmobilers in the winter. Are you curious to know what local snowmobile enthusiasts recommend you discover while snowmobiling in our regions? We asked three of them to share their recommendations with us.

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Journalist Craig Nicholson Discover the Grand St. Lawrence Snowmobile Tour!

   |   By Le Québec maritime

Renowned journalist Craig Nicholson, better known to snowmobile enthusiasts as the Intrepid Snowmobiler, was lucky enough to complete the Grand St. Lawrence Snowmobile Tour last winter. This 1355-km (840-mi.) loop ride departing from Lévis (on the south shore of Québec City) took him through the regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord, Charlevoix and Chaudière-Appalaches as well as across the St. Lawrence with his sled!

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Winter Favourites from the Québec Maritime Team

   |   By Le Québec maritime

Many people dream of experiencing a real Québec winter… Are you one of them? Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of snowy landscapes or fun winter activities, you too can enjoy winter to the fullest in Eastern Québec! Discover below what the members of the Québec maritime team love about this time of the year.

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Planning a Snowmobile Trip in Côte-Nord

   |   By Le Québec maritime

When you open up your snowmobile trail map of Côte-Nord, you will notice something totally unique in Québec: a single line that more or less runs along the St. Lawrence Estuary for nearly 1600 km (1000 mi.), all the way from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, at the border of Labrador.

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Where to See Whales in Côte-Nord

   |   By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, Le Québec maritime

The Côte-Nord region is recognized as one of the best places in the world to see marine mammals. Follow the Whale Route from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, and you may observe up to 13 different species of whales! To help you plan your vacation, here are some observation sites you won’t want to miss in this region.

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