A visit to the maritime regions of Québec is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich maritime culture and discover our fascinating heritage. These three photos shared by our online community on Instagram are only a glimpse of what awaits you in our regions…
Read MorePhoto enthusiasts will find lots of beautiful scenery to photograph in the maritime regions of Québec. It’s not surprising, then, that so many photos of our national parks and natural sites are found on social media. Here are three photos that caught our attention on Instagram.
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 the maritime regions of Québec are best known as whale-watching destinations (where you can see beluga whales, among others), you can also spot seals along the coastlines of these regions. Eastern Québec has two seal seasons, each represented by two species: harbour seals and grey seals in the summer, and harp seals and hooded seals in the winter.
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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