Côte-Nord is vast, wild and spectacular. It extends from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon and from the north shore of the St. Lawrence northward, to where the boreal forest gives way to the taiga. Out at sea and from the shore, up to 13 species of whales can be observed in this region. Côte-Nord is a land of extremes, from the Saguenay Fjord to the canyons of Anticosti Island, not to mention the mysterious monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago.
Various winter activities allow visitors to discover the vastness of this territory, whether by riding the region’s many snowmobile trails or exploring snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Ice fishing, wildlife observation and dogsledding are also among the many activities offered to visitors wishing to explore this untamed wilderness area.
As with all camping, you will sleep surrounded by nature, prepare your food outdoors and have access to outdoor activities of all kinds. However, the comparison to traditional camping stops there!
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are dotted with small inns and B&Bs providing comfortable rooms and a restful atmosphere.
Read MoreIt’s to preserve the unique marine life of the area and to promote educational and recreational activities that the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park has been created.
Read MoreThe attendant who greeted us at Fjord en Kayak reassured us: some of the other participants were trying kayaking for the first time as well. In any case, my goal was really to demonstrate that this activity is accessible to anyone!
Read MoreWhat’s particularly interesting about the regions of Québec maritime is that we can use different ferry routes to go from one to another. I took the ferry between Matane and Baie-Comeau, back and forth, when I went in the Côte-Nord region.
Read MoreSeptember and October are particularly good months to visit the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreDespite the fog that refuses to clear away completely, Pascale and I head for the open sea to explore Sept-Îles Archipelago.
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