Living the Life of a Lightkeeper… Just for One Night
| By Tanya Paquet
The lighthouses along the coasts of the St. Lawrence River remind us of the rich maritime heritage found in the maritime regions of Québec.
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My Trip in Bas-Saint-Laurent: The Onondaga Submarine at the Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site
| By Tanya Paquet
I feel privileged this morning to visit the Onondaga submarine at Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site. Anyone can visit the submarine, but what makes it so exciting to me is that it’s the only submarine open for visits by the public in Canada.
Read MoreExperience History at Our Historic Sites
| By Tanya Paquet
While navigation has marked the history of Bas-Saint-Laurent, it's mostly the fisheries that have left their mark in Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreMy Journey in Gaspésie: Travelling Back in Time at the Site historique national de Paspébiac
| By Tanya Paquet
Upon my arrival, Sylvie and Lucette greet me in the cook-room at the Site historique national de Paspébiace. The wood stove emits a gentle heat, much appreciated on this cool day.
Read MoreTell Me What You Like and I’ll Tell You Where to Go!
| By Tanya Paquet
Whether you’re interested in adventurous, contemplative or educational tourism, you’ll find many attractions that’ll meet your tastes and interests in the maritime regions of Québec.
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