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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Taking Wildlife Photos on Vacation: A Few Tips from a Nature Photographer
| By Jean-Christophe Lemay
Who hasn’t wanted to meet the gaze of a charismatic red fox or admire magnificent humpback whales? Québec is home to many spectacular landscapes and lush natural environments. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring this magnificent territory and photographing a wide range of wild animals and spectacular scenes. Based on my first-hand experiences during these outings, here are a few practical tips to optimize your chances of having great encounters with Québec’s wildlife and capturing unique photos!
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 MoreDiscover Hidden-Gem Trails in Our National Parks
| By Anne Pélouas
The maritime regions of Québec are home to many national parks. These vast territories in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Côte-Nord offer lots of popular hiking trails as well as some hidden gems that can be discovered from June to October. Follow the guide!
Read MoreEn Route to Adventure: 5 Natural Areas to Add to Your Road Trip Itinerary
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Then you’ll love going on a road trip to Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and/or the Îles de la Madeleine! With their wide-open spaces and vast array of outdoor activities, our regions will delight you. Here are five natural areas you’ll want to add to your itinerary.
Read More16 Hikes for the Whole Family in Eastern Québec
| By Ulrich Josserand
Hiking is a great way to enjoy the fresh air, discover and learn about local geography, flora and fauna as well as admire panoramic views of magnificent scenery. Here are several hikes accessible to all ages that can be enjoyed in the maritime regions of Québec!
Read MoreSustainable Tourism: What’s Happening in Our Regions
| By Québec maritime
In a territory as rich in natural beauty as Eastern Québec, it’s not surprising that many attractions and lodging establishments have implemented sustainable tourism practices. Here are some of the initiatives that stand out in the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreNorthern Lights: When the Sky Dances over Eastern Québec
| By Ulrich Josserand
The beautiful dancing waves of light seen in the night sky are an iconic symbol of the north. If you’ve ever had the privilege of admiring this natural wonder, you’re unlikely to ever forget it. In high-latitude regions, these polar lights are known as aurora borealis, or northern lights, but they also occur in the south (where they’re called aurora australis or southern lights). This phenomenon is thus visible near the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. Do you know what causes this unusual light show? And did you know that you can see northern lights in our regions? Keep reading to find out more!
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