Food and travel journalist Andrew John Virtue Dobson, creator of the DOBBERNATIONLOVES blog, visited Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie on a weeklong foodie road trip in 2024. During his travels, he discovered the best restaurants, microbreweries, distilleries, fish markets and artisanal food producers in these two maritime regions of Québec. And he loved every moment of his trip!

As he put it: “I’ve travelled extensively throughout Québec. As a local in Toronto, I love visiting the French-speaking part of Canada for the unique culinary offerings, history and shift in landscapes. On a weeklong drive through Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie, I could see why the route is ranked as one of the best road trips in Canada. The fresh seafood, quaint scenic towns, historic lighthouses, pristine parks and unique way of rural life make this drive one I’ve recommended to friends and family.”

To find out more about his trip and recommendations, read his blog post: Over 30 Places to Eat & Drink on a Gaspe Peninsula Road Trip.