Are you interested in horticulture, marine biology, geology, palaeontology or zoology? Québec maritime is home to dozens of sites offering activities led by specialized guides who will reveal the mysteries of nature and help you appreciate its rich diversity.
The Gaspésie Tour is a legendary scenic drive that loops around the huge Gaspé Peninsula. National Geographic Traveler included this region in its 20 Best Trips of 2011, while the renowned Michelin Green Guide gave it 3 stars.
Go on a National Park Tour to see the best of what Québec maritime has to offer. Our ten national parks present ten different ways to experience the nature, culture and history of our regions.
"Discover a tourism destination where roads run alongside the sea, mountains, valleys and rivers in a region dotted with rest areas, scenic lookouts and great gourmet finds." Read more »
Can paleontology (the study of fossils) be understood by the general public? Of course! Popular science has become an integral part of the museum thanks to its educational program and can be enjoyed by all visitors of all ages.
Explore natural science in the park! The park wardens, who are also naturalists, will introduce you to the park’s unique plants and varied wildlife as well as tell you about the formation and evolution of the landscape, local archaeology and more.
Learn all about the birds in the park: their feeding, breeding and nesting habits, etc. Find out how Percé Rock got its name, where Bonaventure Island came from, how the surrounding mountains were formed, etc.
This summer, the Société des musées québécois invites you to plot a course for the St. Lawrence River... and the museums that celebrate it.
Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site A tribute to a transatlantic liner and its tragic sinking, mementoes of river pilots, a real submarine… traces of the past that make this site an essential stop .
Exploramer Would you like to get a close-up look at life on the St. Lawrence River? With its sea excursions and Aquarium Park, Exploramer gives visitors new insight into a world full of extraordinary life forms of all kinds.
Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac Historic Site The walls of the striking buildings of the Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac Historic Site echo with fascinating tales of this former hub of the Gulf of St. Lawrence fishing industry.
Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre (CIMM) A visit to the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre (CIMM) is an ideal way to prepare for a whale-watching excursion or even an excellent alternative.
Marine Environment Discovery Centre There are some fascinating plants and animals living in the cold, rich waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary. Would you like to see them, without getting wet?
Jardin des Glaciers (Garden of the Glaciers) The recently opened Jardin des Glaciers could actually claim to have been created 20,000 years ago! It's a site like none other in the world, packed with thrilling activities and sensations. Plan to spend at least one full day here.