Also: picnic spots, road trip ideas and more!
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 MAY 18, 2024
 
 
 
Onondaga Submarine
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
Maritime Museums and Interpretation Sites Worth Visiting
 
 

Did you know that May 18 is International Museum Day? To mark the occasion, we would like to introduce you to several museums and interpretation sites that will help you discover all the secrets of the St. Lawrence, the majestic waterway that links our regions! 🌊 On the agenda: opportunities to observe whales and other marine species with a guide as well as discover the role of the sea in our history, and much more! Find out more about these must-see sites so you can visit them during your next vacation in Eastern QuĂ©bec!

 
  
 
 
Picnic in Gaspésie
 
 
Photo: Roger St-Laurent/Tourisme Gaspésie
 
  
 
Our Recommendations:
Best Picnic Spots
 

During a road trip, what could be better than stopping to enjoy the view while having a bite to eat? 😋 Here are some ideas for places to picnic, depending on your itinerary:

  
 
 Îles de la Madeleine
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis/Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
 
  
 
The Îles de la Madeleine:
En Route to Escapism
 

Offering colourful landscapes, island culture and friendly hospitality, this archipelago in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is sure to charm you. Are you interested in visiting the Islands and wondering how to get there, when to go, where to stay and what to do? Visit our web page dedicated to the region to find the answers to all your questions!

  
 
 
 
Road trip ideas
 
 
Parc du Bourg de Pabos
 
 
Photo: Parc du Bourg de Pabos
 
  
 
What to Do:
Parc du Bourg de Pabos
 

Don’t miss the brand-new immersive experience at Parc du Bourg de Pabos in Pabos Mills, in GaspĂ©sie. Fantöm: The Hunt is an interactive outdoor activity for visitors of all ages that can be enjoyed during the day or at night. You will be provided with binoculars to help you succeed in your mission: to capture, as quickly as possible, the spirits of historical figures who are haunting the park, in order to help them leave this world! This unique attraction will allow you to discover the site’s history in a whole new way. Find out more!

  
 
 International Garden Festival
 
 
Photo: Jean-Christophe Lemay
 
  
 
What to Do:
International Garden Festival
 

Taking place at the Reford Gardens in GaspĂ©sie every year, the International Garden Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024! From June 22 to October 6, you can visit about 20 contemporary gardens created by internationally renowned landscape architects and artists. For this edition, the designers were invited to imagine the future of the garden under the theme “The Ecology of Possibility.” Come and see for yourself these playful, interactive installations that will appeal to visitors of all ages. Find out more!

  
 
 
 
  Reford Gardens
 
   Baie-Comeau
 
  
 
 
 
Accommodation Offers
 
  
  Le GaspĂ©siana
 
Photo: Le Gaspésiana
 
Gaspesian Flavours Package
 
Le Gaspésiana
 
Gaspésie
 

 

Starting from CAN$146.50

per person (double occ.)

 

 

Valid year-round

 

This offer includes:

  • 1 night in a room with a sea view
  • 1 dinner at the Au GoĂ»t du Large restaurant
  • 1 hearty breakfast
  • Direct access to the beach

 

 

 

 

Find out more

 
   ChĂąteau Madelinot
 
Photo: ChĂąteau Madelinot
 
An Inspiring Fall on the Islands
 
ChĂąteau Madelinot
 
Îles de la Madeleine
 

 

Starting from CAN$153

per room

 

 

October 1 to 31, 2024

 

This offer includes:

  • 1 night in a renovated room
  • Access to the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna
  • Direct access to the shore
  • Resto Bistro Accents ($) on site

 

 

 

Find out more

 
   Panora - Loges fluviales
 
Photo: Panora - Loges fluviales
 
Stay in a Seaside Lodge
 
Panora - Loges fluviales
 
Gaspésie
 

 

Starting from CAN$215

per lodge per night

(2 nights minimum)

 

Valid year-round

 

This offer includes:

  • 1  night in a fully furnished lodge (up to 4 people)
  • Inside: 2 closed bedrooms with queen-size beds, full kitchen, double shower, etc.
  • Outside: private hot tub, fireplace, etc.
  • Direct access to the shore

 

Find out more

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
En Route to Québec by the Sea!
 

Want to know more? Consult the following pages on our website:

 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
Coming Soon

 

In our next newsletter, find out all about the whales of the St. Lawrence and where to observe them!

 
  
 
 
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