The maritime regions of Québec have a rich and varied history. From the top of a lighthouse to the bottom of the sea, there are many surprising facts about our maritime history for you to discover… provided you’re not scared of heights or depths! Here are a few about the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse and the Battle of the Restigouche national historic sites.
Read MoreFishing, navigation, historic battles, the fur trade… The maritime regions of Québec boast a rich history and natural heritage that are directly tied to the St. Lawrence. Many of the historic and heritage sites located in the coastal areas of these regions recount different chapters of this history. Here are a few sites to add to your itinerary!
Read MoreTo learn more about the secrets of the St. Lawrence, we recommend you visit these museums and interpretation sites, all of which focus on this majestic waterway.
Read MoreContemporary art, history, maritime heritage, natural sciences, industrial heritage… whatever your interests, you’ll find many museums and interpretation sites in Eastern Québec that will satisfy your thirst for knowledge. Here are a few worth visiting!
Read MoreDid you know that over 97% of the electricity produced in Québec is from renewable sources? During your stay in Côte-Nord, find out more about the history of electricity in Québec by visiting immense hydroelectric dams.
Read MoreRenowned for spectacular scenery, the maritime regions of Québec are also home to fascinating vestiges of our past. Archaeology and paleontology are scientific disciplines that are relatively unknown to the general public, but together both contribute to our understanding of the natural and human history of Eastern Québec. So let’s go back in time at six sites that showcase these sciences in our regions!
Read MoreSerene coastal landscapes and charming towns serve as a backdrop for memorable cultural adventures in the maritime regions of Québec. Stretching along the shores of the St. Lawrence Estuary all the way to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, these regions are among the most beautiful in the province of Québec.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec have a rich history and heritage. Whether you spend your next vacation in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeleine, you’ll find century-old sites to visit where you can soak up local history. Here are four that are worth discovering.
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