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!
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.
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.
The maritime regions of Québec have a unique culture and heritage that you will enjoy discovering during your next vacation. If you are interested in history, music, arts and crafts and local food, here are five experiences you won’t want to miss!
Are you interested in learning about the traditional methods used to make certain objects or food products? Be sure to visit our economuseums during your next vacation in our regions! Here are 8 you’ll want to add to your itinerary.
Visitors to Côte-Nord, Gaspésie or Bas-Saint-Laurent can go whale watching from June to October, but it’s impossible to predict what you’ll see: the number of whale sightings during any given observation period will vary. But what a thrill when you do see a whale blow!
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