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.
Take part in a sea excursion and observe the marine mammals of the St. Lawrence with Croisières Baie de Gaspé. If you pay close attention, you might catch sight of a marine mammal in the distance or even hear it breathing near you.
Discover the Saguenay Fjord aboard a safe and comfortable sightseeing boat. Treat yourself to a 6-hour excursion. Whale-watching cruises are also available.
Share unforgettable moments with loved ones during a sea excursion as you observe whales and seals. A set of regulations govern marine activities to ensure the protection of marine mammals.
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.
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