Vacations and the great outdoors naturally go hand in hand. And national parks usually rank high on nature lovers’ lists of must-see destinations! To make the most of your visit to our parks, why not stay for a night or more? The national parks in the maritime regions of Québec offer many lodging options for all tastes and budgets. Here are a few to consider.
Read MoreMuch to the delight of outdoor lovers, the cold season transforms the landscapes of Gaspésie into a winter wonderland. The St. Lawrence freezes solid in places, the region’s high mountains are topped with snow, and impressive Percé Rock is trapped in ice. But don’t worry, the cold weather won’t affect the warm welcome you can expect to receive in this region! Are you thinking of visiting Gaspésie during your next winter vacation? Here are three good reasons to do so!
Read MoreRoutes 132 and 138, which run along the south and north shores of the St. Lawrence respectively, are well-known road trip itineraries for good reason. However, the maritime regions of Québec also offer many other options that will lead to new adventures on two wheels!
Read MoreDuring the cold season, the natural areas in the maritime regions of Québec continue to teem with life. Of course, you’ll find outdoor enthusiasts skiing and snowshoeing in these areas, but small (and large) animals also frequent these places! Keep reading to discover some of the wildlife you may encounter during your winter excursions in Eastern Québec!
Read MoreThose that have grown up skiing the East have likely heard stories of the fabled Chic-Choc Mountains of Québec. These stories started when the East’s most adventurous skiers journeyed into the depths of the Gaspé Peninsula in search of this holy land—a place that looks and feels like anything but the East Coast.
Read MoreTranslated from the Mi’gmaq First Nations tongue, Gaspé means Land's End. My road trip around the Gaspé Peninsula began here, at the very tip of this beautiful region. The East Coast is renowned for heavy wet snow, but this was light and soft, just as good, if not better than the snow out west.
Read MoreComing from Western Canada with little prior knowledge of the region, I was pleasantly surprised to discover world-class alpine skiing. The underrated Gaspé Peninsula is the best powder skiing you’ll get east of the Rockies, which I got to experience first-hand during my five-day trip with fellow photographer Callum Snape.
Read MoreYear-round, I’m a big fan of the great outdoors! In the winter, I swap my hiking boots for snowshoes or skis and set off to explore the trails, whether in national parks or elsewhere. Here are a few suggestions of places to visit for your next snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or backcountry skiing trip.
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