A sticky situation, a gravestone embedded with marine fossils, an old lady’s profile etched in rock… the landscapes of Forillon National Park are full of amazing stories that deserve to be told. Here are four of them!
Read MoreVacations 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 MoreThe maritime regions of Québec are home to several national parks that are great places to go camping. These parks offer campsites for all tastes, whether you’re travelling in an RV or prefer sleeping in a tent in the backcountry. Here are our recommendations.
Read MoreWant to see whales with your own eyes on your next vacation? You’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so in Eastern Québec! Whether you travel from Montréal or Québec City to Charlevoix, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Bas-Saint-Laurent or Gaspésie, you’ll come across a multitude of unique observation points to view whales from the shore or during sea excursions.
Read MoreEvery destination has its must-see attractions, and Forillon National Park, located at the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, is no exception. Those who visit this unique park frequently can attest to this fact: you’ll never tire of observing the natural beauty of Forillon’s landscapes, which change with every season! Here are five things to discover in Forillon to see the park from different perspectives!
Read MoreLocated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence along the coast of Côte-Nord, the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a true jewel of nature. Made up of about 20 islands and over a thousand islets and reefs, this wild paradise is one of Canada’s most spectacular sites. Want to discover what not to miss in the archipelago? Here are two sectors you’ll want to visit!
Read MoreDid 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 MoreMuch to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts, the maritime regions of Québec are home to wide-open, unspoiled natural spaces, including 10 national parks and a wide variety of exceptional natural sites. Are you planning a trip to Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and/or the Îles de la Madeleine? Here are four experiences you won’t want to miss!
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