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.
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Le Bic (Bas-Saint-Laurent)
14 companies are offering activities about gardens and natural science in summer in Québec maritime
You will be enchanted by the rich marine flora and fauna of the St. Lawrence as you discover its ecology and biodiversity. A visit to the Aquarium gives you a glimpse into a fascinating underwater world.
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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.
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Lodging, Restaurant, Attractions, Activities, National Parks & Wildlife Reserves
The Bioparc is the perfect place to encounter the wildlife of Gaspésie! Explore five of this region’s ecosystems. Discover over 30 indigenous animal species in semi-liberty and over 70 plant species. Also visit the insectarium and the Little Farm.
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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.
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At Exploramer, you will discover marine sciences through theme exhibits, scientific demonstrations, a laboratory, sea excursions and guided tours of our many tanks and aquariums, home to a living collection of marine organisms.
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Marine life in the St. Lawrence will be revealed during your visit to Explos-Nature. Guides will explain the complex ecosystem of the St. Lawrence in the field and point out various specimens.
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Mountain formation, the life cycle of caribou and other wildlife species and arctic-alpine plants are only a few of the scientific concepts explained in Gaspésie National Park. Come and learn!
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A forum for innovation and experimentation with an international reputation, the Festival provides a unique opportunity to discover new gardens created by renowned designers in the fields of landscape architecture, architecture and the visual arts.
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Enjoy a world-class multimedia show in the Glacier Exploration Station. Travel through 20,000 years of our history to understand the impact of the retreating glaciers on our territory.
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Visit one of the last large spartina marshes in the St. Lawrence Estuary or any of the many estuarine islands to discover the beauty and rich bounty of this area.
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.
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.
The M/V Nordik Express arriving in Natashquan. This authentic supply ship serves the coastal villages of the Lower North Shore, Minganie and Anticosti Island.
Enjoy spectacular vistas, as here in the rigolets (small fjord-like sheltered arms of the sea) between La Tabatière and Saint-Augustin. This area is dotted with hundreds of islands.
Sculpted by the sea, the unique limestone monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada are proud witnesses to the passage of time.
Les Galets in Natashquan is a heritage site made up of 12 warehouses that were once used by the cod fishery. There is also a 6-kilometre (4-miles) beach nearby.
Middle Bay, a typical village on the Lower North Shore. A total of 14 such villages provide hospitality in this region and are home to 5600 anglophone, francophone and Innu residents.
Anticosti Island is home to over 160,000 white-tailed deer. Hunting, salmon fishing, hiking and sea kayaking are among the many activities on offer here.
Route 138 begins again in Vieux-Fort and links the six easternmost villages of Côte-Nord, all the way to Blanc-Sablon.
In the Lower North shore community of La Romaine, the Innu will introduce you to their traditional crafts. They are one of the only remaining nomadic indigenous peoples in North America.