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What Are Tides?

   |   By Le Québec maritime

During a trip to Québec by the Sea, you’ll notice that the landscapes in our regions vary according to the seasons and weather conditions but also according to the tides. What exactly does this phenomenon involve?

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Road Trips in Québec by the Sea: Discover Amazing Landscapes!

   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

The many roads that wind through Québec by the Sea offer visitors a multitude of road trip options as well as access to spectacular views. One thing’s for sure, regardless of the itinerary you choose, you’ll find lots to feast your eyes on in our regions! Here’s a glimpse of the scenery you can expect to see along seven of our regions’ roads.

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Monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago: A Geological Recipe

   |   By Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan

Have you heard of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, which has been part of the Canadian parks system managed by Parks Canada for over 40 years? Located near the coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, between the villages of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan and Aguanish, in Côte-Nord, the archipelago is made up of over a thousand islands, islets and reefs.

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Books to Transport You to Québec by the Sea: Our Recommendations

   |   By Marie-Eve Lagacé

One of the reasons I love reading so much is that it takes me to other places. Books transport me into another world, into settings depicted in detail, and I become attached to a host of characters who accompany me on my discoveries. Are you planning a trip to the maritime regions of Québec? If so, here are a few novels I recommend you immerse yourself in, so you’ll feel right at home once you arrive at your destination!

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8 Places to Stop and Take Photos on a Road Trip in Eastern Québec

   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

While on a road trip, you’ll want to take a break every so often to stretch your legs for a few minutes. Why not combine this with the pleasure of stopping in a beautiful spot where you can also take great photos with your camera or smartphone? Here are 8 places to stop and take photos on your next vacation in the maritime regions of Québec.

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En Route to Memories: 5 Cultural Activities to Add to Your Road Trip Itinerary

   |   By Anne-Josée Pineau

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the 19th century in the company of British soldiers by visiting the Fort Ingall interpretation site. This authentic reconstruction of a campaign fortress built in Témiscouata in 1839 gives you the opportunity to learn all about a border conflict between Canada and the United States at that time. In addition to visiting the exhibitions with interpreter guides dressed in period military uniforms (or with the new audio guide), you can also watch musket- and cannon-firing demonstrations. If you’re over 18 years old, you can even try to fire a musket or cannon yourself. Learn how to handle a Brown Bess safely before you fire it and/or feel the shockwaves of firing a cannon!

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