Historic events, talented chefs, notable historical figures and more! CULTURE AND DISCOVERIES
 
 
 
Chauvin Trading Post
 
 
Photo: Patrick Noël
 
Significant Events in Our History
 
 

Over the centuries, many events of historical importance have taken place on our territory: the establishment of the first trading post in Canada, the installation of the first wireless radio station in North America, the worst maritime disaster in Canadian history and more. Read more about these historical events that shaped the maritime regions of Québec.

 
 
 
 
  Lighthouse Trail Video
 
 
 
Table des Roy
 
 
Photo: La Table des Roy
 
 
 
Inspiring and Talented Chefs
 

Every day, our chefs create mouth-watering dishes using local ingredients from the land and sea… Read our interviews with four of them.

 
 
La Bolduc
 
 
Photo: Musée de la Gaspésie
 
 
 
Fascinating Historical Figures
 

Telegrapher, hermit, naturalist and Québec’s first singer/songwriter, here are four historical figures with fascinating stories…

 
 
 
 
  Matane-Baie-Comeau-Godbout Ferry
 
 
 
Instagram
 
 
Your Photos on…
Instagram
 

Many of you shared photos related to our culture or heritage on Instagram over the last few weeks. Here are three that caught our eye!

 

 

 
Photo: Studio du Ruisseau
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Want to Know More?
 

 

Visit the Culture and Discoveries page on our website.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Packages
 
 
 
Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata
 
Photo: Sépaq
 
 
 
 
Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata
 
Starting from
CAN$102
 

June 9 to October 9, 2017

 

Package includes:

  • 1 night in a Huttopia tent
  • Everything needed for meal preparation
  • Lighting and heating
  • Much more!

Find out more

 
 
 
 
Gaspé-Forillon
 
Photo: Forillon National Park
 
 
 
 
Forillon National Park
 
Starting from
CAN$895
 

Jan 1 to Jun 30 and Sep 1 to Dec 31, 2017

 

Package includes:

  • 3 nights
  • Round-trip flight from Montréal (or Québec City) to Gaspé
  • Car rental (4 days)
  • 5% discount at several local attractions

Find out more

 
 
 
 
 
Le Québec maritime, 84, rue Saint-Germain Est, bureau 205, Rimouski, Québec G5L 1A6, Canada