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Feb 11

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Winter Sports in Québec maritime

I’ve often been asked if the regions of Québec maritime are good winter sports destinations, to which my answer is always YES! Since my arrival in the area, I can’t help but be amazed by the multitude of winter activities available for outdoor sports enthusiasts. What impresses me even more is the fact that you don’t have to be an expert to find something you like to do here!

In the coming weeks, I’ll introduce you to several winter activities you can enjoy in our regions, including:

• snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and backcountry skiing;
• downhill skiing in its many forms;
• ice fishing, dogsledding and seal watching.

This way, if you’re planning a trip to Québec maritime this winter, whether to Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine, you’ll have many ideas to choose from!

Jan 17

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Côte-Nord: 6 Things to Do and See by Snowmobile

Snowmobiling in Côte-Nord is a unique opportunity to ride alongside the St. Lawrence River for nearly the whole length of the White Trail,* from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, on Trans-Québec trail #3. This trip will give you the opportunity to admire seascapes and forests for over 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) and marvel at the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

To help you plan a snowmobile trip in Côte-Nord (in the regions of Manicouagan and Duplessis), I asked seasoned riders to give me tips about their favourite spots. This is what they had to recommend:

 

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Dec 12

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Snowmobile Trip in the Gaspé Peninsula: 7 Must-See Sectors!

For breathtaking views of sea and mountains, Gaspésie, which offers 2000 kilometres (1200 miles) of snowmobile trails, is not to be missed. Whether looping around the region on the Great Gaspé Peninsula Tour (on Trans-Québec trail #5) or riding local and regional trails that cut across the peninsula, snowmobilers who visit this region are in for a truly exciting adventure!

 

In preparation for my first snowmobile trip in Gaspésie, I asked seasoned riders to give me tips about their favourite spots. Here are their top 7 ride ideas:

 

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Nov 21

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Bas Saint-Laurent: Top 5 Spots to Discover While Snowmobiling

Québec maritime is a vast destination crisscrossed by 6000 kilometres (3700 miles) of snowmobile trails. Within this territory, the Bas-Saint-Laurent region offers an impressive network of trails that are connected to Trans-Quebec trail #5 and that lead you from the forest to the sea through many towns and villages.

In preparation for my first snowmobile trip in Bas-Saint-Laurent, I asked seasoned riders to give me tips about their favourite spots. This is what they had to say.

 

 

 

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Nov 18

Let me introduce myself

Hello,

My name is Tanya and I’m the new girl on the Québec maritime team. As of today, I will be accompanying you in your exploration of the maritime regions of Québec on this blog.

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