  BECOME ONE WITH THE GREAT RIVER The St. Lawrence is a river, gulf, estuary and sea. Discover a sea kayaker's paradise as you paddle around the colourful escarpments of the Îles de la Madeleine or the mysterious monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago. Whether offshore from Les Bergeronnes or Le Bic, choose your watery trail from 3,000 kilometres (1,900 miles) of magnificent coastline. View our sea kayaking packages » | | CLIMB EASTERN CANADA'S HIGHEST SUMMITS Québec maritime boasts the finest trekking this side of the Rockies. Climb the Gaspésie's Chic-Choc Mountains—Eastern Canada's highest peaks. Challenge yourself all along the northern arm of the International Appalachian Trail and awaken your senses at the end of the trail at Cap-Gaspé in Forillon National Park of Canada. View our hiking packages » |
  EMBRACE NATURE Commune with nature while kayaking or canoeing the salmon-studded rivers of the Gaspésie, including the Saint-Jean, York and Bonaventure rivers—surrounded by wilderness, you might surprise a moose out of its daily routine. Further north, launch yourself down the spectacular Class IV rapids of the Magpie River through steep gorges and over churning falls. Nowhere else on the eastern half of the continent promises such solitude and world-class rafting! | |   MEET THE EARTH'S TRUE GIANTS! Whales gracefully crest by your kayak or Zodiac, cruising the nutrient-rich waters of the Côte-Nord. From the Saguenay Fjord all the way to Havre-Saint-Pierre, these giants are a frequent sight. For the truly adventurous, kayak and camp in the islands of the Mingan Archipelago. Warmed by a crackling fire, breathe a sigh of contentment as your journey's mighty companions exhale loudly beneath the shimmering stars of a bright northern night. View our whale watching packages » |
  EXPERIENCE AN UNDERWATER PARADISE Dive into the St. Lawrence along its north shore around Les Escoumins or in the Gaspésie near Percé. Experience the best diving and snorkelling north of the Caribbean, and witness the rich tapestry of life this massive estuary has created. | |   SCALE THE QUARTZITE CLIFFS OF BAS ST-LAURENT Nestled amid charming rural towns, challenging quartzite rock faces beckon beginner and expert rock climbers alike. Power up the cliffs and enjoy the view of the St. Lawrence while looking forward to an incredible evening savouring some of the best food and drink this region has to offer. |
  EXPLORE A GREAT SHIPWRECK After the Titanic, the sinking of the Empress of Ireland in 1914 near Pointe-au-Père was the worst maritime disaster in history. Plunge into the waters of its final resting place, encountering history under the sea. | |   LOSE YOURSELF IN AN UNDERWORLD OF ROCK AND SEA Swim and kayak in the many wind-carved grottoes and caves of the Îles de la Madeleine, exploring singular formations that will captivate you for hours. |
  PEDAL THROUGH LA BELLE PROVINCE Maybe your thing is cycling the open road in a province friendly to those on two wheels. Both country and single-track roads weave through tracts of lively forest that beckon the hardy traveller. | | SAIL THE SKIES The isolated island paradise of the Îles de la Madeleine is an international Mecca for wind sports enthusiasts. Sail the skies while kite-surfing past the Islands' dramatic red cliffs or kite-buggy along sand dune beaches. Go even higher on Mont Saint-Pierre in the Gaspésie and throw yourself off a mountain with only your paraglider keeping you aloft. View our windsports packages » |