Did you know that belugas lives right in the heart of the St. Lawrence Estuary? This isolated and fragile population was the driving force behind a grassroots movement to protect the marine ecosystems of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord, which eventually led to the creation of Québec’s first marine protected area in 1998: the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are home to numerous wildlife species, many of which can be observed in their natural habitats: whales, seals, birds, moose, black bears, white-tailed deer and more! If you’re a wildlife lover, here are 4 experiences you won’t want to miss during a vacation in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
Read MoreAre you starting to plan a vacation to Côte-Nord, Québec? Read on to find out everything you need to know to ensure your trip is a memorable one!
Read MoreThe Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is an ideal place to observe whales. From May to October, discovery and wonder await you in this marine protected area located at the confluence of the fresh waters of the Saguenay River and the salt waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary.
Read MoreOver a distance of 850 km (530 mi.), Route 138 will take you through a string of villages across Côte-Nord from Tadoussac to Kegaska and give you access to pristine wilderness. This vast territory has much to offer to anyone who ventures there. As of September, when the region is blanketed in warm colours, it offers even more! Here are a few attractions that are sure to make you want to visit Côte-Nord in the fall.
Read MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are home to a multitude of wildlife species on land, in the sea and in the air! Here are a few interpretation sites and museums to add to your itinerary to learn all about the wildlife found in our regions.
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 will find several museums and interpretation sites in Eastern Québec that will satisfy your desire for knowledge. Here are a few examples.
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