Road trip and getaway ideas, panoramic views and more! GETAWAY IDEAS
 
 
 
Route 132 in Gaspésie
 
 
Photo: Roger St-Laurent/Tourisme Gaspésie
 
Our Getaway Ideas for a Slow Travel Vacation
 
 

Eastern Québec offers a multitude of vast natural spaces and attractions for all tastes. To fully discover and appreciate these exceptional sites, it is worth it to slow down and take the time to stop for a few days so you can soak up a place's atmosphere, flavours, smells and way of life as well as chat with the locals, who are renowned for their warm hospitality and proud to share their corner of the world with visitors.

 

Here are four road trip itineraries you can easily adapt to your tastes and the time you have available for your next vacation in the maritime regions of Québec.

 
 
 
 
  Percé Rock
 
  Whale
 
 
 
  Îles de la Madeleine
 
  Ferry on the St. Lawrence
 
 
 
  Rimouski
 
 
 
Lookout in Gaspésie
 
 
Photo: Charles DR Photo/Tourisme Gaspésie
 
 
 
What to See:
Lookouts Offering Incredible Views
 

Offering maritime, mountainous, forest and agricultural landscapes, Eastern Québec delights outdoor enthusiasts as well as those seeking peace and relaxation. To help you find the best views, here are a few spots to add to your itinerary during your next trip to our regions.

 
 
Motorcycle in Bas-Saint-Laurent
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
What to Discover:
Why Motorcyclists Love Our Regions
 

Year after year, the regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine charm motorcycle enthusiasts. Do you know why? We have identified five reasons that make our regions a dream destination for motorcyclists on vacation. Find them here!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Let the Dream Begin...
 
 
  Île Verte Lighthouse
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
 
 
  Mingan Archipelago
 
Photo: Sébastien St-Jean
 
 
 
 
 
  Îles de la Madeleine
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sept-Îles
 
 
Photo: Éric Marchand
 
 
 
Discover Our…
Getaway Ideas
 
 
 
Motorcycle in the Îles de la Madeleine
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis/Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
 
 
 
Visit Our Page Dedicated to…
Motorcycle Touring
 

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you will want to visit our page on the subject to plan your next trip. Find road trip ideas, practical info, what to do, where to stay and more!

 
 
 
 
 
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