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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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Snowmobile Contest: An Interview with a Winner

   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

In February 2023, Lou Lanthier, a resident of Ontario, was finally able to go on the trip he won during our 2021-2022 snowmobile contest. Mr. Lanthier won an 8-day, 7-night stay in Côte-Nord in the company of three guests. We asked him a few questions about his snowmobile adventure upon his return.

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Sweet Memories of Vacation in the Maritime Regions of Québec

   |   By Nathalie Katinakis

Photos are always the best way for me to remember my vacations. At a single glance, I find myself transported back to the places where I took the photos: by looking at them, I can recall the precise moments, colours, sounds and smells associated with these places that I want to remember forever. Not surprisingly, I’ve been busy with my camera in the beautiful maritime regions of Québec.

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Anticosti Island: A Captivating Vacation Destination

   |   By Olivier Pierson

A wild island at the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Anticosti captivates visitors with spectacular scenery and fascinating history. It’s impossible to resist the natural charm of this jewel of Côte-Nord! This unofficial sanctuary for white-tailed deer is also a true paradise for nature lovers, who can explore a cave with a fun name, admire stunning canyons and swim in crystal-clear waters.

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