An extraordinary adventure awaits snowmobilers on the Lower North Shore, where Route 138 ends and gives way to the White Trail (Route Blanche). To understand the importance and uniqueness of this ride, we spoke to Ken McDonald, a snowmobile enthusiast!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that exploring the Côte-Nord region of Québec via Labrador is an epic journey spanning many days and hundreds of kilometres. Those who hear the call to adventure and want to experience a Jack Kerouac-style road trip will enjoy this voyage that is as exciting as it is awe-inspiring.
Read MoreMy best memories of walks in the province of Québec include views of the Saguenay Fjord, the St. Lawrence Estuary or the Gulf of St. Lawrence, all in Côte-Nord! As a hiking enthusiast, I can tell you that this region offers numerous opportunities for hikes of varying lengths over a variety of terrains.
Read MoreThe Lower North Shore begins where Route 138 ends, in the Côte-Nord region, in a landscape featuring sea and rock, coves and rivers, islands and islets. Jacques Cartier called this region “land of many isles” for good reason.
Read MoreDo you have sea legs and would like to discover the maritime regions of Québec from a unique perspective? Two ships offer you the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the St. Lawrence during your next vacation: the CTMA Vacancier, which sails from Montréal to the Îles de la Madeleine, and the Bella Desgagnés, which will take you to the Minganie and Lower North Shore regions. We asked two of our colleagues to tell us about their experiences aboard these ships.
Read MoreRémi Savard is an anthropologist by profession and calling. He worked for many years on the Lower North Shore, between Havre-Saint-Pierre and Blanc-Sablon.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
Read MoreBecause winter is the only time of the year that all the communities are linked altogether – thanks to the White Trail – I take advantage of this opportunity to head out and meet members of our coop living in that part of the shore.
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