Trained as a biologist, Sonia Giroux is in charge of education at the Marine Mammal Observation Network (ROMM), where she has spent many years interpreting the natural environment and doing science outreach. Today, she shares some of her favourite places in Rivière-du-Loup, a town she has called home for the past 15 years.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreProtected by Société Duvetnor, the Pèlerins Archipelago, Pot Islands and Île aux Lièvres (Hare Island) are surrounded by marine mammals and home to bird colonies and seal haul-outs.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec boast some of the best whale-watching sites in the world, whether you prefer to stay on land or are willing to go out to sea.
Read MoreWithout a doubt, camping is synonymous with vacation. And the maritime regions of Québec are an exceptional destination for campers.
Read MoreIf you have little time, but lots of plans—whether you visit in the summer or in the fall when nature puts on her most beautiful colours—a stay at a resort offering lodging and various activities is likely the perfect solution for you.
Read MoreThe lighthouses along the coasts of the St. Lawrence River remind us of the rich maritime heritage found in the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreWhile navigation has marked the history of Bas-Saint-Laurent, it's mostly the fisheries that have left their mark in Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
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