Also: national parks, regional flavours and more! January 10, 2026
 
 
 
Saguenay Fjord
 
 
Photo: Marc Loiselle
 
 
 

Winter is now well established in the regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine. ❄️ Are you planning a winter vacation? Here are three good reasons to choose Eastern Québec as your next destination!

 
 
 
 
Parc national de la Gaspésie
 
 
Photo : Dany Vachon/Tourisme Gaspésie
 
 
 
The Best Views in…
 

At this time of year, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy discovering stunning winter landscapes in our national parks. Whether you’re a fan of mountain, sea or forest scenery, you’ll fall under the spell of these vast natural spaces. 🏔️🌊🌲 Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in our parks.

 
 
Domaine Valga
 
 
Photo: 5Mphotographie
 
 
 
Regional Flavours:
 

In the maritime regions of Québec, the cold season is a time to eat hearty comfort food, which we like to enjoy in the cozy warmth of our homes. Are you familiar with sea pie, pot-en-pot, sugar pie or pouding chômeur? 😋 Discover them here, along with other typical and traditional dishes from our regions!

 
 
 
 
Îles de la Madeleine
 
 
 

Whether for the magical atmosphere of this season, fun outdoor activities or cozy moments curled up indoors after a day in the snow, the members of the Québec maritime team love winter! 😍 Let their stories inspire you to visit us during this season!

 

 
Photo: GouvQc/O.Langevin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan Your Next Winter Vacation
 

Visit our Winter section for information about:

  • Outdoor activities
  • Accommodation options
  • Packages and accommodation offers
  • And more!
 
 
 
 
Le Québec maritime, 84, rue Saint-Germain Est, bureau 205, Rimouski, Québec G5L 1A6, Canada