Summer in the Îles de la Madeleine in Photos
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Have you been wondering what a typical summer in the Îles de la Madeleine looks like? The Instagram photos below will give you an idea... and make you want to visit!
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Keeping the History of Natashquan Alive
| By Olivier Pierson
Clinging to the rocks of the Lower North Shore, Les Galets in Natashquan are vestiges of a time when fishing was the economic mainstay of the whole region, particularly this charming village in Côte-Nord.
Read More10 Reasons to Go Snowmobiling in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Have you considered taking a snowmobile vacation in Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or Bas-Saint-Laurent? This list is sure to make you want to plan your next snowmobile adventure in our regions.
Read MoreBird Watching in Bas-Saint-Laurent: Opportunities for Fall Sightings
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
To find out more about bird-watching sites and what species to look out for, we spoke to Jean-Étienne Joubert, a naturalist with Comité ZIP du Sud-de-l’Estuaire, a local environmental organization.
Read More3 Good Reasons to Visit the Maritime Regions of Québec in the Fall
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Fall. Just hearing the word awakens the senses. Red and orange leaves, the fresh aroma of the damp earth, the beginning of sweater weather... The residents of the maritime regions of Québec take full advantage of this season. Why not join them?
Read More4 Unusual Activities to Try in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Thanks to favourable weather conditions and unique geographical features, the maritime regions of Québec offer a wide variety of outdoor activities, some of which are rather unusual.
Read MoreThe International Appalachian Trail (IAT): World-Class Backpacking
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in Québec criss-crossing the Gaspé Peninsula will undoubtedly arouse your interest. The IAT offers numerous hiking and backpacking options, from a two-hour-long stroll in the woods or along the shoreline, to the full-on 40-day-long trip.
Read MoreAn Evening Full of Mystery at Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
On a warm summer evening, just before the sun sets, I drive on Chemin Duchénier to Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer (Hell's Gate Canyon). The site, located south of Rimouski, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, is well-known for its network of hiking trails and unique panoramas. But to experience it at nighttime gives a totally different perspective!
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