Our regions are some of the best places in the world to see whales! You will also have the opportunity to observe many other animals in their natural environments.
Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this green archipelago surrounded by white-sand beaches and red cliffs has a magnetic appeal. Discover the Îles de la Madeleine!
Bathed in the salty waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine make up Québec by the Sea, an amazing travel destination steeped in sea breezes and a maritime way of life.
The maritime regions of Québec offer 6000 kilometres (3700 miles) of marked and groomed snowmobile trails dotted with rest areas and near gas stations, accommodations and restaurants.
Discover fish and seafood from the St. Lawrence as well as other local products from Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
Bas-Saint-Laurent is a particularly popular snowmobile destination, not only because it offers seaside trails, but also because you can ride inland through the Notre-Dame Mountains. Snowmobiling in this area will give you the opportunity to admire views of pristine valleys, snow-covered forests and frozen lakes. Here are a few spots you may want to add to your itinerary!
Côte-Nord is well known as one of the best places in the world to observe marine mammals. But did you know that it’s also a great place to see migrating birds in the fall? We interviewed Pascal Côté, who told us why this is the case and also shared what species can be observed in this region!
La Grave, the only heritage site in the Îles de la Madeleine, is located on Havre Aubert Island, at the southern end of the archipelago. Named after the pebble beach that borders it (“grave” comes from “grève,” meaning pebble beach), this site witnessed a bygone era. Keep reading to discover this site from yesterday to today!