All Kinds of Biking in the Maritime Regions of Québec

january 17, 2018   |   By Jean-Pascal Côté

The sea, forest and mountain landscapes of Eastern Québec take on a whole new dimension when you admire them from the vantage point of a bike. A perfect way to travel for anyone looking for freedom, exploration and physical challenges, biking can be enjoyed year-round in the maritime regions of Québec. Here are some of the options in our regions, whether you want to go cycle touring, road cycling, mountain biking or fatbiking.

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Top 3 Photos of Our National Parks and Natural Sites on Instagram

june 8, 2017   |   By Marie-Eve Lagacé

Photo enthusiasts will find lots of beautiful scenery to photograph in the maritime regions of Québec. It’s not surprising, then, that so many photos of our national parks and natural sites are found on social media. Here are three photos that caught our attention on Instagram.

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Campgrounds in Our National Parks: The Best Spots

may 31, 2017   |   By Jean-Pascal Côté

The maritime regions of Québec boast several national parks whose visit would not be complete without a camping night (or a few nights). These parks have a great variety of campgrounds appealing to people travelling in RVs, those who prefer to sleep in a tent in the backcountry and everyone in between.

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10 National Parks: 10 Hidden Treasures

march 20, 2017   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

All our regions’ national parks have their own main attractions. But these protected areas also harbour some well-kept secrets that park visitors can enjoy discovering. Here are a few of them…

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A Winter Road Trip Through Gaspésie

january 18, 2017   |   By Callum Snape

Translated from the Mi’gmaq First Nations tongue, Gaspé means Land's End. My road trip around the Gaspé Peninsula began here, at the very tip of this beautiful region. The East Coast is renowned for heavy wet snow, but this was light and soft, just as good, if not better than the snow out west.

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Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding in the Chic-Chocs

january 11, 2017   |   By Jean-Pascal Côté

Do you love the grandeur of winter landscapes? Are you looking for a feeling of total freedom? Are you craving the adrenaline rush that comes with mountain activities? Then, backcountry skiing is made for you. And the Chic-Choc Mountains, in the Gaspésie region in Eastern Canada, are a true paradise for this.

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5 Days of Fun and Powder in Gaspésie

december 21, 2016   |   By Taylor Burk

Coming from Western Canada with little prior knowledge of the region, I was pleasantly surprised to discover world-class alpine skiing. The underrated Gaspé Peninsula is the best powder skiing you’ll get east of the Rockies, which I got to experience first-hand during my five-day trip with fellow photographer Callum Snape.

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Winter Fun in the National Parks of Eastern Québec!

december 13, 2016   |   By Jennifer Doré Dallas

Visit the national parks of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Côte-Nord this winter to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. Along both sides of the St. Lawrence, you’ll find protected areas where you can fully experience the joys of winter.

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