Also: visiting artists and artisans, whale watching in the fall and more! AUGUST 9, 2025
 
 
 
Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer
 
 
Photo: Sébastien St-Jean
 
 
 

Do you dream of a vacation in harmony with nature? Set off to discover our majestic forests while enjoying a multitude of outdoor activities! 🌳 Hiking, wildlife observation, canoeing, via ferrata climbing, canyoning, camping, overnight stays in unusual accommodations… There’s truly something for everyone! Find our recommendations for places to visit during your trip to our regions here!

 
 
 
 
Site historique national de Paspébiac
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
 

Travel back in time during your next vacation in Québec by the Sea! 🤩 Our maritime regions are full of places that bear witness to the past and will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history that has shaped Québec as we know it today. Here are four sites you won’t want to miss!

 
 
La Maison du Potier
 
 
Photo: La Maison du Potier
 
 
 
 

Our regions are home to many talented artists and artisans who will surprise you with their creativity. 🎨 Step inside their studios, galleries and boutiques to chat with them and treat yourself to unique souvenirs while you’re at it! Here are a few places we recommend you add to your itinerary.

 
 
 
 
Whales of Québec
 
 
Whale in Côte-Nord
 
 
The St. Lawrence in the Fall:
 

Whether you’re setting off from Montréal or Québec City, fall is an ideal season for your next adventure in Eastern Québec. Indeed, the giants of the sea are just as numerous as in the summer, with up to 13 species of whales to observe! 🐳 In Côte-Nord, Charlevoix or Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, you can discover them in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. On the south shore, various observation sites also await you in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie. Treat yourself to a package and board a sightseeing boat specifically designed for whale watching or a Zodiac with a certified company such as Croisières AML or Essipit. In the enchanting setting of the St. Lawrence Estuary, enjoy the world’s best whale experience this fall!

 

 
Photo: Jocelyn Praud
 
 
 
 
  Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup
 
 
 
Auberge La Salicorne
 
 
 

Are you planning a road trip in Eastern Québec? Our website offers a wide range of packages and accommodation offers to suit all tastes. Find the option that’s right for you in our regions here!

 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Coming Soon…
 

In our next newsletter, discover activities to enjoy fall to the fullest in Québec by Sea, natural treasures you may find in our regions and more!

 
 
 
 
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