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Stay in a National Park: A Unique Getaway in Nature

   |   By Jean-Pascal Côté

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.

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Where to Camp in Québec by the Sea

   |   By Québec maritime

Without a doubt, camping is a great way to enjoy a vacation! And Québec by the Sea is an exceptional destination for campers, with campgrounds offering a wide range of services and amenities to suit everyone’s tastes. Here’s an overview of the various options you’ll find in our regions.

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Road Trip on Route 138 in Côte-Nord: The Advantages of a Round Trip!

   |   By Jasmine Nadeau

Hey, Marie? For our road trip in Québec by the Sea, what do you think of going to Côte-Nord? I can see us driving along the road bordering the St. Lawrence Estuary, our hair blowing in the wind… Rising at dawn to watch the sunrise light up the horizon… Exploring the region while listening to our favourite music or driving in silence, soaking up the rocky capes, endless beaches, small cliffside villages and boreal forest unfolding before our eyes…

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The Mingan Archipelago: A Jewel of Nature in Québec by the Sea!

   |   By Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan

Located 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!

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Best Places to See Wildlife in Côte-Nord

   |   By Sara Kim Bourdages

Vast and wild, Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence all the way to the eastern edge of Québec by the Sea. Home to breathtaking scenery, this region is also a great place to observe wildlife. Many marine and land species can be found in this region, which you can explore along the coastline via the Whale Route, a world-famous whale-watching drive.

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Monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago: A Geological Recipe

   |   By Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan

Have you heard of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, which has been part of the Canadian parks system managed by Parks Canada for over 40 years? Located near the coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, between the villages of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan and Aguanish, in Côte-Nord, the archipelago is made up of over a thousand islands, islets and reefs.

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