Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this green archipelago surrounded by white-sand beaches and red cliffs has a magnetic appeal. Discover the Îles de la Madeleine!
Bathed in the salty waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine make up Québec by the Sea, an amazing travel destination steeped in sea breezes and a maritime way of life.
Our regions are some of the best places in the world to see whales! You will also have the opportunity to observe many other animals in their natural environments.
Discover fish and seafood from the St. Lawrence as well as other local products from Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine.
A ferry runs from Côte-Nord – Manicouagan to Gaspésie in just over 2 hours throughout the year. When departing from Matane, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, you have the option of two north shore destinations: Baie-Comeau or Godbout.
A trip to Côte-Nord is an opportunity to see for yourself how immense the province of Québec really is. Spanning from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, this region is home to 1250 kilometres of coastline, broken by the mouths of wide and powerful rivers.
Can you picture yourself exploring the streets of Percé in Gaspésie while admiring a fabulous view of the sea and immense Percé Rock? Why not treat yourself to a trip of a lifetime this summer? Watch our video for a preview of what awaits you during your stay!