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.
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!
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.
Trained as a biologist, Sonia Giroux is in charge of education at the Marine Mammal Observation Network (ROMM), where she has spent many years interpreting the natural environment and doing science outreach. Today, she shares some of her favourite places in Rivière-du-Loup, a town she has called home for the past 15 years.
Watching marine mammals is an enchanting experience. However, as with any activity involving wildlife observation, our proximity can also harm the animals we love so much. So how can you engage in responsible whale watching? You have several options, both from land and from the water.
The regions of Eastern Québec have long been a dream destination for vacationers travelling by motorcycle. But what makes Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine so attractive? Here are five reasons we think motorcycle riders love our regions so much.