The Maritime Regions of Québec: A Sea Kayaker’s Paradise
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
As a sea-oriented region boasting spectacular and varied landscapes, the maritime regions of Québec are a true sea kayaking paradise.
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Jean-Pascal Côté
A certified translator and avid outdoorsman, Jean-Pascal Côté works as a freelance writer and translator in Bas-Saint-Laurent, the region where he was born. He regularly escapes his daily life by going road biking, cycle touring or cyclocross racing, skiing in the mountains of Bas-Saint-Laurent or Western Canada, or sea kayaking on the St. Lawrence River. He is constantly dreaming up new travel plans. He also blogs (on an admittedly irregular basis) about his cycle touring adventures.
Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata: Hikes for Everyone
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata is hinged around the largest and most majestic lake in the region.
Read MoreParc national de la Gaspésie: A Hiker’s Favourite Trails
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Parc national de la Gaspésie offers so many hiking options that choosing a trail can be hard! Here are some suggestions among my favourites in the park, whether you have a few hours to hike or a full day.
Read MoreWhy Are the Cliffs of the Îles de la Madeleine Red?
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
How could one not marvel at the beauty of the colourful cliffs typical of the Îles de la Madeleine? But what gives them their reddish colour?
Read MoreExplore Marine Life in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
It’s to preserve the unique marine life of the area and to promote educational and recreational activities that the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park has been created.
Read MoreMy Journey in Gaspésie: A 5-Day Snowshoeing Trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
Our snowshoeing trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie continues...
Read MoreMy Journey in Gaspésie: A 5-Day Snowshoeing Trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
The air is crisp and the weather couldn’t be more wintery when we get to La Boussole parking lot, early morning on December 24, ready for our snowshoeing trip in Parc national de la Gaspésie, a holiday-season tradition for us.
Read MoreThe Maritime Regions of Québec on Two Wheels
| By Jean-Pascal Côté
The maritime regions of Québec boast many cycling routes, either on roads or cycling paths, to please everyone, from short relaxed rides to full-on touring trips and demanding routes for sport-minded riders.
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