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.
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.
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!
Éric Gagné is well known in the tourism industry in Bas-Saint-Laurent. He and his partner Chantal Vallée own Domaine Valga, a vacation site in Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski.
At sunset, the light shifts gradually as the sky turns brilliant shades of pink, orange and deep red. All you have to do is sit back and admire the free show. In the Îles de la Madeleine, spectacular sunsets are everyday occurrences and provide ideal photo opportunities.
Photo enthusiasts will find lots of beautiful scenery to photograph in the maritime regions of Québec. It’s not surprising, then, that so many photos of our national parks and natural sites are found on social media. Here are three photos that caught our attention on Instagram.