Are you a bird lover? Did you know that the maritime regions of Québec are all great places to observe hundreds of species of birds in their natural habitats? Here are four road trip adventures for bird watchers—one in each of our regions. Get your binoculars ready!
Read MoreImagine a gentle breeze against your skin, sun reflecting off the snow and the promise of warmer temperatures to come… Spring is in the air! As your energy level rises, here are three good reasons to visit the maritime regions of Québec at this time of year.
Read MoreSept-Îles, which is the regional capital of Côte-Nord, is surrounded by dense boreal forest as far as the eye can see, sprinkled with lakes and rivers. Tucked around a bay and protected by an archipelago full of seabirds, the city looks towards the sea from the Promenade du Vieux-Quai, a boardwalk along the water.
Read MoreDue to their geographical location, the maritime regions of Québec see a high concentration of various types of birds. Here are some great places to go bird watching in the maritime regions of Québec during the migratory periods in the spring and fall.
Read MoreA stay in Rivière-du-Loup is an opportunity to explore the St. Lawrence, breathe in fresh sea air, soak up beautiful scenery and discover our natural and cultural heritage! Visit Rivière-du-Loup to discover a host of natural and historic treasures!
Read MoreThe Atlantic or common puffin, nicknamed “sea parrot” or “clown of the sea,” is a seabird in the auk family that is only found in the northern hemisphere. By travelling to our regions, you will have the opportunity to observe this bird in Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreTo find out more about bird-watching sites and what species to look out for, we spoke to Jean-Étienne Joubert, a naturalist with Comité ZIP du Sud-de-l’Estuaire, a local environmental organization.
Read MoreFall. Just hearing the word awakens the senses. Red and orange leaves, the fresh aroma of the damp earth, the beginning of sweater weather... The residents of the maritime regions of Québec take full advantage of this season. Why not join them?
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