Québec maritime

Also: fall flavours in the Îles de la Madeleine, accommodation offers and more!

JULY 12, 2025

Photo: Jocelyn Praud

How to Whale Watch Responsibly in Eastern Québec

A world-renowned whale-watching destination, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is an attraction not to miss if you want to admire the giants of the sea in Eastern Québec. 🐳 A unique adventure awaits you in this marine protected area! Why? Because marine activities in the park are governed by regulations that ensure a high-quality whale-watching experience while protecting the whales and their habitat. 😊 Discover six eco-friendly practices in effect in the marine park here!

Photo: BGFIM

Îles de la Madeleine:

Savour Fall Flavours!

On the Islands, fall is a season to slow down and gather with family and friends but also to harvest and cook! 🍲 It’s time for late-season berry picking, making salted meat bouillis with seasonal vegetables as well as savouring baking soda biscuits and other local classics… Find out more here!

Photo: Roger St-Laurent/Tourisme Gaspésie

5 Good Reasons to Visit…

Gaspé and Percé

Two national parks, activities galore, a diversity of wildlife, a rich historical and cultural heritage, sea flavours… There’s so much to see and do at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula! 🤩 Here are five reasons why you should stop in this area for a few days on your next vacation!

Accommodation Offers

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Photo: É. Lajeunesse/Parks Canada

An oTENTik Holidy on an Island

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Côte-Nord

Starting from CAN$133.25

per site

June 16 to September 5, 2025

This offer includes:

1 night in an oTENTik tent (for up to 6 people)
Inside: table, chairs, 1 double bed and 4 single beds, lighting, heating, kettle, LED puck light, etc.
Outside: propane barbecue, picnic table, firepit, chairs, etc.

Find out more