The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in Québec criss-crossing the Gaspé Peninsula will undoubtedly arouse your interest. The IAT offers numerous hiking and backpacking options, from a two-hour-long stroll in the woods or along the shoreline, to the full-on 40-day-long trip.
Read MoreOn a warm summer evening, just before the sun sets, I drive on Chemin Duchénier to Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer (Hell's Gate Canyon). The site, located south of Rimouski, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, is well-known for its network of hiking trails and unique panoramas. But to experience it at nighttime gives a totally different perspective!
Read MoreFrenchman Yoann Ronsin runs the Sentiers privés travel agency, which specializes in trips to North America. He had the opportunity to stay at the Auberge de Montagne des Chic-Chocs in Gaspésie and wrote the following post about his experience.
Read MoreIt goes without saying that one of the main attractions of the maritime regions of Québec is the amazing coastlines you can admire as you drive along the majestic St. Lawrence. However, there are also about 2700 islands in the St. Lawrence that contribute to the distinctive character of these regions.
Read MoreThe region of Bas-Saint-Laurent offers a diversity of natural environments, including 190 kilometres (120 miles) of coastline, immense forests, ancient mountains, majestic lakes and mysterious islands. As you can imagine, this means there are numerous possibilities for outdoor activities.
Read MoreAs hard as it was to move on, magnificent Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes beckoned—it’s a must to spend an hour or two walking the park’s trails.
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 MoreOf the seven inhabited islands that make up the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago, only one is not connected to the rest of the island chain: Entry Island. You can explore this treeless landscape during an excursion of several hours or a full day.
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