Since the region of Côte-Nord is an important staging area for birds, it’s also home to many bird-watching sites where you can observe a multitude of species. One popular birding destination is Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes, which also offers unique birdhouse-themed cottages where you can sleep like a bird for a night or more!
Read MoreFor the second part of my stay in Forillon National Park, I try something new: a night in one of the new oTENTik tents. It’s an interesting new concept developed for Parks Canada, a blend of a tent and a cabin. I opt for the basic type, located in Des-Rosiers Campground.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec boast several national parks whose visit would not be complete without a camping night (or a few nights). These parks have a great variety of campgrounds appealing to people travelling in RVs, those who prefer to sleep in a tent in the backcountry and everyone in between.
Read MoreAre you planning a motorcycle road trip in our regions this summer? Did you know that some of our hotels, inns and motels are particularly motorcycle-friendly? Here are a few you may want to consider including in your itinerary.
Read MoreLocated in the highland of Bas-Saint-Laurent, right in the middle of the idyllic forest and mountain, Domaine Valga has all the ingredients for great wintertime vacations: a perfect environment for winter activities, cozy lodging and high-quality cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for somewhere to stay during your next vacation in the Îles de la Madeleine, why not try Parc de Gros-Cap? This park offers a variety of lodging options as well as a multitude of outdoor and cultural activities that will immerse you in life on the Islands.
Read MoreI didn’t really believe my friend when he told me, just before I left for a weekend of camping and kayaking in Les Bergeronnes in Côte-Nord: “You’ll see, you’ll hear the whales from your tent!” Fall colours were spreading across the Manicouagan landscape and all along the Whale Route, punctuating the boreal forest with golden hues.
Read MoreI’d been dreaming for a long time of spending the night in a lighthouse. A childhood dream, from another era... A dream of those lighthouses that have been the eyes of the St. Lawrence for decades and have so often prevented ships from crashing into reefs... Lighthouses and lightkeepers that were isolated and sometimes provided shelter to shipwreck survivors...
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