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Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed in Québec maritime. The fact that nature surrounds you, even in urban areas, certainly has something to do with this. Each of the activities described in this section represents a different way of discovering our region and experiencing the great outdoors to the fullest. The sea, islands and mountains all offer a host of sites and activities to choose from!
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Hiking
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Sea Kayaking
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Cycling
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White Water Paddling
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Wind Sports
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Scuba Diving
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Rock Climbing
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Aerial Parks
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Golf
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Horseback Riding
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Motorcycle Touring
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ATV Excursions
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Sailing
Sports and Outdoor Recreation Packages
Hospitality Package in Matane
Riôtel Matane
Starting from $75.00
per person, double occupancy, taxes not included
Valid from May 1, 2010 to October 18, 2010
Hospitality Package in Percé
Riôtel Percé
Starting from $75.00
per person, double occupancy, taxes not included
Valid from June 15, 2010 to September 10, 2010
Sports and Outdoor Recreation Self-Guided Tours
The Lighthouse Trail
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. Come and discover how the lighthouse keepers used to live with their families in these often isolated locations. You can even immerse yourself in their world by spending the night in a lighthouse or lighthouse keeper’s house.
The Whale Route
Follow the Whale Route along Route 138 and encounter 13 species of whales, which you can observe from land or at sea. You can also visit interpretation centres along the coast to find out more about these fascinating animals. This scenic drive will take you to many of Côte-Nord’s natural attractions such as the Saguenay Fjord and the Sept-Îles and Mingan archipelagos. Route 138 ends in Natashquan—the only way to follow the whales further east is by plane or boat along the Lower North Shore.
Testimonials about Sports and Outdoor Recreation
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April 2010
Explore Scenic Drives by Motorcycle!
"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 » -
Bas-Saint-Laurent: A Mecca for Sea Kayakers
"Kamouraska is extraordinary, as are the Pèlerins Islands and Bic National Park... But my favourite spot is Île Verte." Read more »
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Highlights
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Anticosti National Park
Anticosti Island is without a doubt one of the best kept secrets of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Wild and enchanting, the island’s unrivalled... -
Matane Wildlife Reserve
Enjoy a stay at the Matane Wildlife Reserve in a campground or cabin. Spend a day or longer on the reserve and get the most out of your experience... -
Port-Daniel Wildlife Reserve
The Port-Daniel Wildlife Reserve provides outdoor enthusiasts with cabins, rustic shelters and campsites so they can fully enjoy a nature getaway.
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Along 130 km of coastline, you will find many historic architectural gems, including Canada’s tallest lighthouse, Cap-des-Rosiers, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.
Photo: Agence Plein Ciel
Located right in the middle of Gaspé, the marina, Jacques-Cartier boating club and Le Cormoran sailing school make Gaspé Bay a favourite among sailing enthusiasts.
Photo: Jean-Baptiste Gellé
Cap-Gaspé, at the tip of Forillon National Park of Canada, surely inspired the name Gaspé, which means “land’s end” in the Micmac language.
Photo: Agence Plein Ciel
From Cap-aux-Os, you can observe feeding whales—they sometimes even swim into Gaspé Bay. A spectacular and unforgettable site!
Photo: Croisières Baie de Gaspé
There are lots of options for adrenaline junkies: a sailing and kite surfing school, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning and rafting on the York River (pictured).
Photo: Griffon Aventure
In the summer, local sand and pebble beaches attract many visitors. In August, Haldimand Beach hosts an Ultimate Frisbee tournament.
Photo: Jean-Baptiste Gellé
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