A certified translator and avid outdoorsman, Jean-Pascal Côté works as a freelance writer and translator in Bas-Saint-Laurent, the region where he was born. He regularly escapes his daily life by going road biking, cycle touring or cyclocross racing, skiing in the mountains of Bas-Saint-Laurent or Western Canada, or sea kayaking on the St. Lawrence River. He is constantly dreaming up new travel plans. He also blogs (on an admittedly irregular basis) about his cycle touring adventures.
Parc national du Bic, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, takes on an exceptional appeal in winter. A great variety of activities are offered for you to explore it from every aspect. There’s something for everyone!
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec boast some of the best whale-watching sites in the world, whether you prefer to stay on land or are willing to go out to sea.
Read MoreWithout a doubt, camping is synonymous with vacation. And the maritime regions of Québec are an exceptional destination for campers.
Read MoreThere are many Acadians in the province of Québec and their presence is particularly pronounced in Eastern Québec.
Read MoreOn the agenda this morning: a three-hour sea kayaking tour with Cap Aventure to watch seals in the Gaspé Bay.
Read MoreI arrive late in the evening at Auberge Internationale Forillon, where I’m staying for my first night in the Forillon National Park area in Gaspésie. The hostel is located practically at the gate of the park; hard to beat for proximity!
Read MoreIf you have little time, but lots of plans—whether you visit in the summer or in the fall when nature puts on her most beautiful colours—a stay at a resort offering lodging and various activities is likely the perfect solution for you.
Read MorePercé Rock is a huge rock formation in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in Gaspésie. This iconic landmark is impressive in size—the rock is about 450 metres (1475 feet) wide, 90 metres (295 feet) deep and 85 metres (280 feet) high—and is pierced by an arch-shaped hole, carved into the limestone by the sea.
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