Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Gaspésie
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Are you planning a trip to Gaspésie? Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you plan a memorable one.
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4 Century-Old Tourist Sites to Visit in Québec by the Sea
| By Valère Brable
The maritime regions of Québec have a rich history and heritage. Whether you spend your next vacation in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine, you’ll find century-old sites to visit where you can soak up local history. Here are four that are worth discovering.
Read More5 Good Reasons to Visit La Baie-des-Chaleurs
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Offering long beaches protected from the wind, temperate waters, spectacular scenery and picturesque villages reflecting a rich cultural mosaic, this part of the Gaspé Peninsula has been attracting vacationers for decades. Here are five good reasons to visit the Chaleur Bay area.
Read MoreOff the Coast of Gaspésie… A Sea of Flavours!
| By Diane Drapeau
Surrounded by the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence and bordered to the south by magnificent Chaleur Bay, Gaspésie is one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Originating from the Mi’gmaq word Gespeg, which means “land’s end,” Gaspésie is a vast peninsula at the edge of the world that also offers a cornucopia of culinary delights to discover!
Read More20 Beaches to Visit in Eastern Québec
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Beaches are synonymous with summer vacation! Eastern Quebec is home to many superb seaside spots where you can bask in the sun, have fun or simply relax. Here are 20 beaches for you to discover, depending on your itinerary and what you’re looking for.
Read MoreSeaside Historic and Heritage Sites Worth Visiting
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Fishing, navigation, historic battles, the fur trade… The maritime regions of Québec boast a rich history and natural heritage that are directly tied to the St. Lawrence. Many of the historic and heritage sites located in the coastal areas of these regions recount different chapters of this history. Here are a few sites to add to your itinerary!
Read MoreIdeas for Your Vacation in Gaspésie
| By Nathalie Le Coz
Driving around the Gaspé Peninsula on Route 132 is a classic road trip, a dream vacation that you know in advance will be unforgettable, in intimate contact with the sea that bathes the 900 kilometres of coastline surrounding this region of warm and friendly people.
Read MoreSatisfy Your Curiosity in Our Museums and Interpretation Sites
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Contemporary art, history, maritime heritage, natural sciences, industrial heritage… whatever your interests, you’ll find many museums and interpretation sites in Eastern Québec that will satisfy your thirst for knowledge. Here are a few worth visiting!
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