7 Good Reasons to Visit Percé
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
A very popular vacation destination for over a century, Percé enjoys an excellent reputation. Here are seven good reasons to visit the area and marvel at the beautiful scenery.
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The St. Lawrence: What to Do
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
The wide-open spaces in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine are often said to be immense natural playgrounds. Without a doubt, this also applies to the St. Lawrence, the majestic waterway that connects these beautiful regions and offers so many opportunities for fun!
Read MoreSea Fishing in Eastern Québec
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Considered a natural treasure of Québec, the St. Lawrence is a fascinating waterway! Here are a few places that will introduce you to the joys of sea fishing and where you can learn some of the secrets of aquaculture! So, will you set off on a memorable excursion this summer?
Read MoreFrom Island to Island in the Maritime Regions of Québec
| By Marie-Ève Blanchard
It goes without saying that one of the main attractions of the maritime regions of Québec is the amazing coastlines you can admire as you drive along the majestic St. Lawrence. However, there are also about 2700 islands in the St. Lawrence that contribute to the distinctive character of these regions.
Read MoreLearn about the Sea Through Interactive Activities
| By Marie-Ève Blanchard
Here are three interactive activities for children that focus on the majestic St. Lawrence and that lit up my daughter’s eyes when we tried them. These were our favourites, but I didn’t know anything about them until we road-tripped in the maritime regions of Québec...
Read More10 Good Reasons to Visit Côte-Nord, Québec
| By Yaëlle Bourdeaux
Often associated with the village of Tadoussac, Côte-Nord is a vast natural and maritime region located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence in Eastern Québec.
Read MoreGabrielle Leblanc: Coming Home… to the Sea!
Gabrielle Leblanc was born in Sept-Îles in the Côte-Nord – Duplessis region. She left the region at age 17 to study and has come back to work for Tourisme Sept-Îles for the past four summers. Several things draw her back to Sept-Îles:family, friends, outdoor activities and also the sea!
Read MoreExplore the Islands of Bas-Saint-Laurent
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Protected by Société Duvetnor, the Pèlerins Archipelago, Pot Islands and Île aux Lièvres (Hare Island) are surrounded by marine mammals and home to bird colonies and seal haul-outs.
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