Québec maritime

10 national parks, a contest, the Îles de la Madeleine and more!

NATIONAL PARKS AND NATURAL SITES

Photo : Mathieu Dupuis

10 National Parks, 10 Hidden Treasures

Ten national parks are found in the maritime regions of Québec, offering a wide variety of activities and attractions, some of which you may not know about. For example, did you know that you can observe belugas, caribou and birds of prey in our parks? Or that you can explore a cave dating back to the last glaciation, participate in archaeological digs and learn more about the history of cod fishing in our regions? Read about 10 hidden treasures found in our national parks.

What to See and Do

Percé

As soon as you arrive in Percé, you will fall under the spell of Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, which is home to the world’s most accessible northern gannet colony. This picturesque village also offers a host of activities and attractions to discover during your next vacation, including a new geopark, whale-watching cruises, a rich maritime heritage and more!

Photo: Mathieu Dupuis

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Photo: Steve Deschênes

Celebrate

Canada’s 150th!

To mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017, Parks Canada is offering free admission to all its national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites. Here are the ones you can visit in our regions.

Photo: Mathieu Dupuis

Outdoor Activities in the…

Îles de la Madeleine

A region of white-sand beaches, red cliffs and green hills surrounded by endless sea, the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago is a dream come true for outdoor lovers. Discover all that the sea, land and wind have to offer on the Islands.

Share Your Photos on…

Instagram

Have you taken any great photos in national parks or at natural sites in the maritime regions of Québec? Share them on Instagram and tag them with the hashtags #quebecbythesea and #quebecmaritime. Your photo might be selected as one of our top 3 and featured on our blog!

Photo: Le Québec maritime

Packages in National Parks