Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Bas-Saint-Laurent
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Are you thinking of visiting the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent soon? Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you plan your stay.
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The Lighthouse Trail
| By Tanya Paquet
By travelling from one lighthouse to the next, you’ll discover beautiful sites overlooking the sea, many of which were once only accessible to the lightkeepers and their families. The Lighthouse Trail invites you to visit nearly 20 of these sentinels of the sea.
Read MoreCulture and Discoveries: 7 Experiences Not to Miss
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
History and culture buffs will love visiting the maritime regions of Québec, which offer a multitude of activities and sites where you can satisfy your curiosity and create memories of a lifetime. Are you planning a trip to Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine? Here are 7 experiences you won’t want to miss!
Read More3 Lighthouses to Discover in Bas-Saint-Laurent
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Are you a history buff? Do you want to plunge into a captivating world surrounded by incredible maritime scenery? Set off to discover these three unique lighthouses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region!
Read MoreEn Route to Rimouski
| By Nathalie Katinakis
Rimouski offers the best of both worlds, combining urban vitality with proximity to nature. Even in the heart of the city, it’s easy to escape from it all along the magnificent Promenade de la Mer boardwalk, which runs along the St. Lawrence. Offering lively festivals and breathtaking coastal scenery, Rimouski is the ideal destination for a road trip that will remain etched in your memory forever!
Read MoreEn Route to Memories: 5 Cultural Activities to Add to Your Road Trip Itinerary
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the 19th century in the company of British soldiers by visiting the Fort Ingall interpretation site. This authentic reconstruction of a campaign fortress built in Témiscouata in 1839 gives you the opportunity to learn all about a border conflict between Canada and the United States at that time. In addition to visiting the exhibitions with interpreter guides dressed in period military uniforms (or with the new audio guide), you can also watch musket- and cannon-firing demonstrations. If you’re over 18 years old, you can even try to fire a musket or cannon yourself. Learn how to handle a Brown Bess safely before you fire it and/or feel the shockwaves of firing a cannon!
Read More5 Surprising Facts about the St. Lawrence
| By Ulrich Josserand
Running across the province of Québec, the St. Lawrence is an integral part of the lives of local residents. In addition, this waterway was the main route for European navigators to explore this vast territory, but its importance was already recognized long before that by the First Nations communities living along its shores. The St. Lawrence plays a vital role in the Québec economy, provides access to drinking water and is a source of electric power. However, do you know these five unusual facts about this mighty waterway?
Read More6 Activities for Culture and Discovery Lovers
| By Ulrich Josserand
Offering a wide variety of attractions, the maritime regions of Québec are also home to many different cultures living side by side and shaped by the St. Lawrence. Discover six activities focused on culture and discoveries in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
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