48 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.).
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Living 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.
Read MoreExperience History at Our Historic Sites
| By Tanya Paquet
While 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.
Read MoreIn the Footsteps of Cod Fishermen at the Site historique national de Paspébiac
| By Tanya Paquet
The Site historique national de Paspébiac is located in a barachois, which is not only an ideal place for boats to dock, but, more importantly, its wide banks were also perfect for drying cod.
Read MoreMy Journey in Gaspésie: Travelling Back in Time at the Site historique national de Paspébiac
| By Tanya Paquet
Upon my arrival, Sylvie and Lucette greet me in the cook-room at the Site historique national de Paspébiace. The wood stove emits a gentle heat, much appreciated on this cool day.
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