Lobster, snow crab, Atlantic halibut, northern shrimp and more! March 2023
 
 
 
Crab fishing in Bas-Saint-Laurent
 
 
Photo: Mélanie Doré/Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
 
Flavours of the Sea
 
 

Spring is just around the corner, which means that the fishing season will soon begin in the maritime regions of Québec! Fresh fish and seafood will be available throughout the regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine, much to the delight of visitors and locals alike. Until the end of the year, you can taste a multitude of different species as well as meet the chefs, fishers and food artisans who bring the sea to your plate! Click on the images below for an overview of what awaits you in each of our regions. 👇

 
 
 
 
  Bas-Saint-Laurent
 
  Gaspésie
 
 
 
  Côte-Nord
 
  Îles de la Madeleine
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Regional Flavours
 

In addition to fish and seafood, our regions offer many other exceptional products that will delight foodies: cheeses, meats, maple products, berries, spirits and more! Visit our website for a mouth-watering introduction to our regional flavours!

 
 
 
  Parc national du Bic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coming Soon…
 

In our upcoming newsletters, we will suggest lots of things to add to your itinerary during your next vacation in Eastern Québec!

 
 
 
 
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