While driving in Bas-Saint-Laurent, you’ll notice many elements that recall the ancestral presence of First Nations peoples in this region. From the names of villages and rivers to legends and tourist attractions, the Wolastoqiyik people significantly contributed to what Bas-Saint-Laurent is today.
Read MoreWhat would island life be like without lighthouses, those majestic maritime guardians that dot the coast? In the Îles de la Madeleine, they have been part of the landscape since the 19th century and have prevented many shipwrecks off this archipelago in the middle of the perilous Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Read MoreIn Québec, you can observe up to 13 species of whales and 4 species of seals all along the coast, from Bas-Saint-Laurent to the Îles de la Madeleine via Côte-Nord and Gaspésie. To help you spot as many of these species as possible, here are some tips from the research team at the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM)!
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec have a unique culture and heritage that you will enjoy discovering during your next vacation. If you are interested in history, music, arts and crafts and local food, here are five experiences you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreAre you planning to visit a national park or natural site during your next trip to the maritime regions of Québec? Here are five experiences you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are home to abundant and varied wildlife: whales, birds, deer, moose, seals and more. Do you want to see some of these animals during your next vacation in our regions? Here are five experiences you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreThose that have grown up skiing the East have likely heard stories of the fabled Chic-Choc Mountains of Québec. These stories started when the East’s most adventurous skiers journeyed into the depths of the Gaspé Peninsula in search of this holy land—a place that looks and feels like anything but the East Coast.
Read MoreWe all enjoy taking photos of places we visit to preserve memories, to be able to share our experiences with loved ones and even to make other people jealous! You won’t lack for opportunities to take stunning photos in our regions! Here then are 10 not-to-be-missed photo ops: one for each of our national parks.
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