Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Gaspésie
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Are you planning a trip to Gaspésie? Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you plan a memorable one.
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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 MoreHiking along the Sea in Eastern Québec
| By Marie-Ève Blanchard
Nothing beats an invigorating walk along the St. Lawrence while lulled by the sound of the waves, the wind and the smell of the sea! Fill your lungs with salty sea air and feast your eyes with coastal beauty as you explore the trails along the shorelines of Eastern Québec.
Read MoreSignificant Events in the History of the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Jean-Marie Fallu
For centuries Europeans plied the St. Lawrence River and Gulf of St. Lawrence on a quest for resources such as fur and cod. While some found a peaceful haven, others suffered from isolation and faced seas as beautiful as they were cruel. The following are some key events of this maritime history.
Read MoreSatisfy Your Curiosity in Our Museums and Interpretation Sites
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Contemporary art, history, maritime heritage, natural sciences, industrial heritage... Whatever your interests, you will find several museums and interpretation sites in Eastern Québec that will satisfy your desire for knowledge. Here are a few examples.
Read MoreExperience History at Our Historic Sites
| By Tanya Paquet
While 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.
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