While on vacation in the Îles de la Madeleine, you’ll have the opportunity to meet many artists and artisans. Why not purchase some of their tasty or artistic creations as souvenirs for yourself or as gifts for friends and family? Here are some suggestions for items you could take home with you.
Read MoreWhen I calculated that we had travelled 10,794 km on the roads of the maritime regions of Québec this summer, I was shocked! The maritime regions of Québec cover a vast territory. Why did we embark upon such a long journey? To capture video footage of the best these magnificent regions have to offer.
Read MoreNEW – Effective as of November 10, 2016, all foreign travellers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada.
Read MoreThanks to favourable weather conditions and unique geographical features, the maritime regions of Québec offer a wide variety of outdoor activities, some of which are rather unusual.
Read MoreDuring your next stay in the maritime regions of Québec, be sure to look for the Smarter Seafood logo, which designates restaurants and fish markets that support the sustainable development of the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreWhen I think of the Îles de la Madeleine, the wind is present in all of my memories. Strong winds and gentle breezes... Winds that gust and winds that caress the skin... Winds that lift skirts and snatch at hair pieces... Winds that change the landscape, even.
Read MoreThe waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence are renowned for their marine wildlife, especially marine mammals. While belugas and other whales are the best known, seals are also very present along the coastlines of the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreThe word “ponchon” is the term used in Îles de la Madeleine to designate a molasses cask, and it’s also the subject of one of the most popular stories of that region.
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