Summer in Québec maritime

An abundance of activities

Summer means warm weather and an abundance of activities. This time of year is ideal for outings to national parks, whale watching, sea excursions and visiting heritage sites: all the tourism organizations in Québec maritime are ready to welcome visitors.

Are you interested in physically challenging activities? Local tourism organizations offer a surprising variety of experiences: sea kayaking, mountain trekking and biking, scuba diving, rock climbing, zip lining and more. We guarantee we have something to get your adrenaline pumping!

Are you more interested in meeting the locals? Residents of our regions will be happy to share their love for Québec maritime with you—and the wildlife you see up close will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Would you rather just take it easy and relax? Enjoy a quiet stroll along one of the many beaches in our regions and soak in the tranquility of nature.

The nine national parks of Québec maritime offer a multitude of interpretive activities and sightseeing opportunities for all tastes. The same can be said of the 3000 kilometres of coastline—go for a leisurely walk along the shore, admire the cliffs and enjoy the stunning views from the capes.

Is it mountains you yearn for? The Appalachians in Gaspésie and the Groulx Mountains (which are part of the Canadian Shield) in Côte-Nord will impress you with their peaks over 1000 metres high.

The bottom line? Whatever you are looking for this summer, we have it in Québec maritime!