Also: travelling as an anglophone in Eastern Québec, the Route du Rocher-Percé and more! May 27, 2023
 
 
 
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
 
 
Photo : Mathieu Dupuis
 
Discover Hidden-Gem Trails in Our National Parks
 
 

Québec by the Sea is home to many national parks that are great places to explore nature and enjoy the great outdoors—and hiking is one of the best ways to admire the spectacular landscapes found within these vast protected areas! While all our national parks offer lots of popular trails, they also have hidden gems that are worth discovering. Here are eight of them!

 
 
 
 
Percé Rock
 
 
En Route to…
Le Rocher-Percé
 

Are you interested in visiting the area between the towns of Percé and Port-Daniel–Gascons in Gaspésie during your next vacation? Here is a wealth of information to help you plan your trip to the Le Rocher-Percé sector: what to see and do, where to stay, when to visit and more!

 
Photo: Sébastien St-Jean
 
 
 
 
  L'Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse
 
 
 
Rimouski
 
 
Photo: Nadeau Julien, créateurs de contenu
 
 
 
Travelling as...
An Anglophone in Eastern Québec
 

Freelance travel writer Pamela McNaughtan visits the maritime regions of Québec regularly. There are many reasons why she loves our corner of the world, including the French language and Québécois culture. Find out how, as an English speaker, she connects with the locals on trips to our regions!

 
 
Motorcycling in Gaspésie
 
 
Photo: Chok Images/Tourisme Gaspésie
 
 
 
Motorcycle Tourism:
Travel Stories
 
Offering a multitude of meandering panoramic roads, Eastern Quebec is a yearly delight for many motorcyclists. We asked four touring enthusiasts to share their experiences in each of our regions. Let yourself be inspired by their travel stories!
 
 
 
 
  PAL Airlines
 
 
 
 
 
Where to Stay
 
 
  Parc national de la Gaspésie
 
Photo: Sépaq
 
Traditional “Ready to Camp” in Gaspésie
 
Parc national de la Gaspésie
 
Gaspésie
 

Starting from CAN$106

per night (in low season)

 

June 15 to September 30, 2023

 

This offer includes:

  • 1 night in a traditional glamping tent (up to 6 people)
  • Everything needed for meal preparation
  • 2 queen-size beds
  • Space heater and electric lighting
  • Picnic table and 4 chairs
  • Access to toilets and showers

 

Find out more

 
  Mingan National Park Reserve
 
Photo: Parks Canada
 
An oTENTik Holiday on an Island!
 
Mingan National Park Reserve
 
Côte-Nord
 

Starting from CAN$128

per night

 

June 12 to September 10, 2023

 

This offer includes:

  • 1 night in an oTENTik tent (up to 6 people)
  • Inside: table, chairs, 1 double bed, 4 single beds, lighting, heating, kettle, LED puck light, etc.
  • Outside: propane barbecue, picnic table, cooking firepit, chairs, etc.

 

 

Find out more

 
  Auberge de montagne des Chic-Chocs
 
Photo: Sépaq
 
Mountain Stay
 
Auberge de montagne des Chic-Chocs
 
Gaspésie
 

 

 

Starting from CAN$535

per person (double occ.)

 

June 22 to September 7, 2023

 

This offer includes:

  • 2 nights in a 4-star mountain lodge
  • All meals and snacks
  • Transportation from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
  • Experienced guide services
  • Outdoor equipment

 

 

 

 

Find out more

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
En Route to Québec by the Sea!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coming Soon…
 

In our next newsletter, discover the most beautiful lighthouses in our regions, where to stop to take photos during a road trip and more!

 
 
 
 
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