The Gaspé Peninsula is home to the famous Chic-Choc Mountains, an extension of the Appalachian mountain chain and the skiing mecca of Eastern North America. To find out more about the adventures that await you here, we spoke with three backcountry ski enthusiasts who offer visitors memorable guided outings in the Chic-Chocs.
Read MoreI’m an adventure photographer and I was travelling to Gaspésie to discover its backcountry skiing for the first time. I was surprised to learn the Auberge de montagne des Chic-Chocs isn’t just Québec’s premier backcountry ski lodge, but it’s also one of Canada’s best.
Read MoreThose that have grown up skiing the East have likely heard stories of the fabled Chic-Choc Mountains of Québec. These stories started when the East’s most adventurous skiers journeyed into the depths of the Gaspé Peninsula in search of this holy land—a place that looks and feels like anything but the East Coast.
Read MoreTranslated 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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreComing 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.
Read MoreVisit 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.
Read MoreYear-round, I’m a big fan of the great outdoors! In the winter, I swap my hiking boots for snowshoes or skis and set off to explore the trails, whether in national parks or elsewhere. Here are a few suggestions of places to visit for your next snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or backcountry skiing trip.
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