48 Hours… in Percé
| By Olivier Pierson
Percé is a fascinating town. “It’s a place that was once inhabited by the gods,” as Jean-Louis Lebreux, director of the Musée Le Chafaud, likes to say.
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Forillon National Park: A Park Worth Xploring with Your Kids!
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
If you’re travelling in Gaspésie with your children this summer, be sure to visit Forillon National Park at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and have them participate in the kids’ activity program: Parks Canada Xplorers.
Read MoreSt. Lawrence Road Trips
| By Tanya Paquet
The St. Lawrence is without a doubt the main attraction of the maritime regions of Québec. This majestic waterway flowing through the heart of Québec is the origin of many of the rich natural and architectural features of our regions.
Read More48 Hours… in Sept-Îles
| By Olivier Pierson
Nature in the city… This could be the slogan for Sept-Îles, one of the largest cities in land size in Québec, with an area of over 2000 km2 (770 sq. mi.).
Read MoreLiving the Life of a Lightkeeper… Just for One Night
| By Tanya Paquet
The lighthouses along the coasts of the St. Lawrence River remind us of the rich maritime heritage found in the maritime regions of Québec.
Read MoreRegional Flavours: Maple Syrup
| By Anne-Josée Pineau
Everywhere in the world, people associate maple syrup with Québec. It is indeed a well-established culinary tradition that has been around for several centuries here; every spring, maple enthusiasts can’t wait to take part in “sugaring-off parties”.
Read MoreMy Trip in Bas-Saint-Laurent: The Onondaga Submarine at the Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site
| By Tanya Paquet
I feel privileged this morning to visit the Onondaga submarine at Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site. Anyone can visit the submarine, but what makes it so exciting to me is that it’s the only submarine open for visits by the public in Canada.
Read MoreMy Trip in Gaspésie: The Reford Gardens
| By Tanya Paquet
Contrary to what one would think, the Reford Gardens are still radiant in September. Even if the flowering time is over for some flowers, several others are more beautiful than ever.
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