The maritime regions of Québec offer some of the best sites in Canada to observe whales and other marine mammals: in fact, 13 different species of cetaceans can be seen in our regions. When planning your next trip to Eastern Québec, be sure to include this activity on your itinerary.
Read MorePercé is a fascinating town. “It’s a place that was once inhabited by the gods,” as Jean-Louis Lebreux, director of the Musée Le Chafaud, likes to say.
Read MoreWhile navigation has marked the history of Bas-Saint-Laurent, it's mostly the fisheries that have left their mark in Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreOff the coasts of the maritime regions of Québec, the St. Lawrence is dotted with islands.
Read MoreFrom the islands in Bas-Saint-Laurent to the mountains of Gaspésie and from the coastline of Côte-Nord to the cliffs of the Îles de la Madeleine, each of our regions offers great bird-watching sites.
Read MoreThere is always anticipation before arriving in Percé. You scan the horizon on the lookout for the first opportunity to see the famous rock. Then suddenly, there it is, in all its splendour. I knew it was big, but it’s hard to grasp how impressive it is before seeing it for yourself. I was left speechless.
Read MoreWith its wealth of forests and mountains, the Gaspésie and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions have much to offer to hikers, in particular the famous Chic-Choc Mountains, but also the national parks that ensure preservation and accessibility.
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