News
There are so many good reasons to visit Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine! Here is some of what is new in our regions:
National
PAL Airlines: Regular flights offered from Québec City and Montréal to airports in Eastern Québec: Gaspé, Sept-Îles, Mont-Joli and the Îles de la Madeleine
Gaspésie
Distillerie Cap-Chat, Cap-Chat: New distillery offering VIP tasting sessions and mini distillation workshops for small groups
Le Nordet, Percé: New ecotourism centre offering lodging, a café, sea kayaking excursions and a Nordic spa (23 units)
Mytik Shack-Sucré, Matane: Sugar shack now offering new fully equipped cottages with a private hot tub and outdoor firepit in a maple grove (3 units)
Rats de Marées – Sport Fishing Guide, Bonaventure: Guided fishing excursions (striped bass, plaice, Atlantic cod, mackerel) offered on Chaleur Bay with all gear provided
Auberge de montagne des Chic-Chocs, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: Mountain lodge now offering new relaxation stations with a view
Réserve faunique de Matane, Matane: Wildlife reserve now offering 4 new Horizon cabins
Parc national de la Gaspésie, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: Park now offering 20 km (12 mi.) of fatbike trails
Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs, Mont-Saint-Pierre: Wildlife reserve now offering a new sector open to the public: Rivière-Madeleine
Station de montagne sur mer, Mont-Saint-Pierre: New attraction opening in 2024 offering activities in the mountains by the sea
Exploramer, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: Science museum offering a new permanent exhibition in 2024, with a new pavilion on the sharks of the St. Lawrence coming in 2025
Chalets de la Bernache, Gaspé: New lodging option in Gaspé (2 cottages)
Via Ferrata de la Chute à Philomène, Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs: New via ferrata climbing activity offered in the Matapédia Valley
Distillerie des Marigots, Caplan: New distillery offering guided tours in the La Baie-des-Chaleurs sector
Eskamer Aventure, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: Outdoor company now offering new canyoning and sea kayaking excursions
Site patrimonial de pêche Matamajaw, Causapscal: Fishing heritage site offering a new permanent exhibition on the history of Atlantic salmon fishing
Chalets Nautika, Gaspé: New lodging option located between Gaspé and Percé (20 chalets)
Quality Inn & Suites, Mont-Joli: New lodging option near Rimouski (74 rooms)
Auberge La Seigneurie des Montsa, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: New lodging option in a heritage home (18 rooms in the inn, 2 cabins and a restaurant)
Le Gaspésiana, Sainte-Flavie: New lodging option near Rimouski (46 rooms and a restaurant)
Croisières Baie de Gaspé, Gaspé: New owners for this company offering whale-watching excursions in the waters off Forillon National Park
Côte-Nord
Atikuss – Économusée® du Maskisin, Sept-Îles: New moccasin economuseum in Uashat that will transport you into the history of this Innu community
Anticosti Island: Newly added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List
Attitude Nordique, Baie-Comeau: Outdoor company now offering a new zipline and suspension footbridge over Saint-Pancrace Bay
Noryak Aventures, Havre-Saint-Pierre: Outdoor company now offering new sea kayaking excursions and expeditions lasting several days in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Marine Environment Discovery Centre, Les Escoumins: Now offering Nordic snorkelling to discover the beauty of the seabed
Totem Aviation, Les Escoumins: Now offering new plane tours in the Tadoussac area
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, Havre-Saint-Pierre: Selected as one of “52 Places to Go in 2024” by the prestigious New York Times
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Putep ’t-awt marine mammal observation site, Cacouna: New site offering a 2-km (1.2-mi.) walking trail providing insight into the Wolastoqey culture as well as a beluga whale observation deck and guided interpretive activities.
Vignoble Amouraska, Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska: Vineyard producing wines and cream liqueurs made with local berries and also offering tasting sessions
Fraser Manor, Rivière-du-Loup: Museum retracing the daily life of a 19th-century family in a restored seigneurial residence
Parc côtier Kiskotuk, Cacouna: Coastal park offering access to 30 km (19 mi.) of scenery along the St. Lawrence to be discovered via hiking trails, lookouts and bike paths
Chalets BSL, Saint-Simon-de-Rimouski: New chalets located between Rivière-du-Loup and Rimouski offering access to the St. Lawrence and opportunities to commune with nature (3 units)
Auberge Comme au Premier Jour, Saint-Pacôme: Eco-friendly establishment located in a fully restored former presbytery originally built in 1868, with a restaurant showcasing regional cuisine (9 rooms)
Auberge sur Mer, Notre-Dame-du-Portage: New lodging option along the water near Rivière-du-Loup (56 rooms and a restaurant)
Hôtel 1212, Dégelis: New lodging option in the Témiscouata area (48 rooms and a restaurant)
Navigateur Ste-Luce, Sainte-Luce: New fully equipped beach cabins near Rimouski (30 units)
Tête d’Allumette Microbrasserie, Saint-André-de-Kamouraska: Microbrewery offering new guided tours (with a view) near Kamouraska
Fort Ingall, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: New attraction and historic site to visit in the Témiscouata area
Réserve faunique de Rimouski, Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski: Wildlife reserve now offering 6 new campsites near Lake Rimouski
Hôtel Universel, Rivière-du-Loup: Establishment offering a new gourmet restaurant, Boréal Univers Gourmand, which showcases Québec cuisine (seats 250)
Auberge du Chemin Faisant, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: New lodging option in a historic house in the Témiscouata area (6 rooms and a restaurant)
Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer, Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski: Attraction now offering new cabins near Rimouski (23 units)
La Fée Gourmande, Kamouraska: Popular chocolate factory and shop that has moved to a new location
Côté Est, Kamouraska: Restaurant offering a new gourmet shop selling local products as well as a new outdoor mushroom adventure with Chef Kim Côté available in the summer (for groups of up to 4 people)
Hôtel Château Fraser, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: New lodging option in the Temiscouata area blending boutique-style comfort with the authentic charm of an inn (14 rooms)
Îles de la Madeleine
Domaine du Vieux Couvent, Havre-aux-Maisons: Former convent built at the turn of the 20th century offering renovated rooms with stunning views of the sea (11 units)
Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent, Havre-aux-Maisons: Iconic cheese economuseum open year-round
Blanche de l’Ouest, Bassin: Completely renovated spacious house in a typical Îles de la Madeleine style that was originally built in 1917 (4 rooms accommodating up to 10 people)
Les Rochers, Bassin: Architectural home built to reinterpret the classic seaside house with a modern twist (3 rooms accommodating up to 6 people)
Petit Hôtel de la Montagne, Bassin: Former general store now offering modern and comfortable accommodations (4 rooms accommodating up to 10 people)
Navigateur Millerand, Bassin: Site offering cottages for 4 or 6 people ideally located near the sea and a small fishing harbour (12 units, minimum stay of 7 days)
La Maison du Potier, Grosse-Île: Pottery studio, boutique and economuseum offering a rich cultural and interactive experience
Domaine des Vacanciers, Havre-aux-Maisons: Site located near the Dune du Sud Beach offering newly renovated cottages (12 units accommodating 2, 4 or 6 people)
Cindyhook Sports Aventures, Havre-aux-Maisons: Company offering unforgettable outdoor experiences (on your own or guided) surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Îles de la Madeleine
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Thermal Generating Station, Cap-aux-Meules: Largest thermal generating station in Québec, offering guided tours in the summer
Le Fumoir d’Antan, Havre-aux-Maisons: Family-owned traditional herring smokehouse and economuseum offering guided tours and tasting sessions
La réCréation, Bassin: New lodging option on the archipelago offering rooms in an old schoolhouse (6 units)
Motel l’Archipel, L’Étang-du-Nord: Establishment overlooking the sea open year-round and offering fully equipped rooms with a kitchenette (10 units accommodating up to 3 people each)