Fascinating landforms, unusual place names and unique experiences! September 2021
 
 
 
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
 
 
Photo: Yvon à l'aventure/Tourisme Côte-Nord
 
Fascinating Landforms Created by Nature
 
 

The regions of Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and the Îles de la Madeleine are renowned for their stunning beauty and spectacular landscapes. Over the years, Mother Nature has creating mysterious islands, majestic mountains, a deep fjord, bright red cliffs and many other wonders! But do you know how these natural landforms were shaped? Read this blog post to find out more.

 
 
 
 
Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!
 
 
Photo: Municipalité de Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!
 
 
 
Unusual Place Names
 

What do Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, Manche-d’Épée, Lac Pas d’Eau and Corps-Mort have in common? They are all unusual place names found in the maritime regions of Québec! Find out more about these funny names along with other strangely named places in our regions here.

 
 
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
 
 
Photo: Mathieu Dupuis
 
 
 
Unique Experiences
 

Did you know that you can visit the tallest lighthouse in Canada in Eastern Québec as well as the world’s largest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam? You can also cross the highest suspended footbridge in Québec and go harp seal watching, a truly unique winter experience! Find out more here.

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