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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
An extraordinary adventure awaits snowmobilers on the Lower North Shore, where Route 138 ends and gives way to the White Trail (Route Blanche). To understand the importance and uniqueness of this ride, we spoke to Ken McDonald, a snowmobile enthusiast!
Bordered by the sea, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine are all windswept regions where you can fill up on fresh air. Here are a few wind sports to enjoy in the maritime regions of Québec.
Have you been wondering what a typical summer in the Îles de la Madeleine looks like? The Instagram photos below will give you an idea... and make you want to visit!