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.
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!
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.
Falling between the high season and the winter holidays, fall is not often thought of as an ideal time to travel. And yet a fall stay in the maritime regions of Québec offers visitors many advantages you may not have considered. Here are six good reasons to come and visit us at this time of year!
Are you looking for inspiration for your next vacation? You’ve come to the right place! Read this summer’s 9 most popular blog posts to find out more about our regions and fall under the spell of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine!
If you’ve ever travelled the roads of Eastern Québec or glanced at a map of these regions, you’ve probably noticed the many unusual place names given to towns and villages and even lakes, rivers, capes and mountains. Find out the origins of some of these interesting and unique place names, including a few really funny ones!