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.
Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence for 1250 kilometres (775 miles), from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon. This region’s coastline has been designated the Whale Route, since 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. From several locations, you can participate in sea excursions by boat, Zodiac or even sea kayak to observe these fascinating mammals. Whales can also be seen from the shore.
In Québec maritime, ferries serve as an extension of the road network. In addition to allowing you to visit both shores of the St. Lawrence without retracing your steps, they are a novel way to travel and offer unique perspectives on the surrounding scenery and marine mammals.
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.
The Lighthouse Trail takes you to unique buildings and sites all along the St. Lawrence coast. This self-guided tour is also an opportunity to learn about an important part of Québec history.
The Border Route follows Route 289 from Saint-André-de-Kamouraska to Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande via Pohénégamook and Rivière-Bleue, along the border between Québec and New Brunswick or Maine.
The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site commemorates the last naval battle between France and England for possession of the North American continent, an event that sealed the fate of New France forever after.
The maritime observation sites and interpretive panels as well as the three guided tours in the Nature Zone will introduce you to the last glacial era and the spectacular effects it had on the landscape.
Have fun while learning by visiting one of the many interpretation centres located on the park’s shores. Discover the history of the region and learn about marine mammals and their habitats. It is a whole new world to discover!
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.
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