Originally from Gaspésie, Marie-Eve Lagacé loves both writing and her corner of the world, so she’s delighted to be able to combine these passions as a writer for this blog! Her favourite subjects are people, local culture and our regions’ unexpected (and sometimes unusual) treasures. Although she loves relaxing with a coffee and a good book, she also enjoys exploring new vistas and swimming with the salmon in the Matapédia River!
Are you a backcountry ski enthusiast? The Chic-Choc Mountains, in Gaspésie, are undoubtedly on your bucket list! And there’s no better way to explore these mountains than by calling upon the services of passionate and professional guides such as the team at Ski Chic-Chocs!
Read MoreIn these strange times when travel is not recommended, we firmly believe it’s important to keep dreaming! So it’s with this in mind that we’re collaborating with five travel bloggers from Ontario, all of whom are passionate individuals who write unique and exciting blogs.
Read MoreThe wide-open spaces in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine are often said to be immense natural playgrounds. Without a doubt, this also applies to the St. Lawrence, the majestic waterway that connects these beautiful regions and offers so many opportunities for fun!
Read MoreAlthough Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine each have their own distinct characteristics, these regions are united by the sea, otherwise known as the St. Lawrence, an immense river and estuary that has shaped the culture of the people who live alongside it for centuries. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreIn Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine, one of the most significant features of the landscape is the St. Lawrence, which will wow you at every turn. See stunning maritime scenery in Eastern Québec as you discover various facets of this immense waterway (known to locals as the sea) that adds so much to the picture-perfect beauty of our regions!
Read MoreKnown for its vast and spectacular landscapes, Côte-Nord is a feast for the eyes for anyone who rides their snowmobile through this region. So it’s not that surprising that the region is home to the highest snowmobile bridge in the world! Find out more about the bridge over the Manicouagan River, which is such a thrill to ride across.
Read MoreInstagram is full of photos of cute animals, but we must admit that we have a weakness for those that feature whitecoats (harp seal pups), which are born by the thousands every winter on the ice surrounding the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreGaspésie is known for its spectacular sea and mountain scenery. One of the best places to soak up these landscapes is in Mont-Saint-Pierre, on the north side of the peninsula. Once winter comes, the scenery takes on a whole new kind of beauty but remains just as impressive. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in this area.
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