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outaouais summer pleasures in this vast land of green and blue paddling is second nature and dreams of freedom come true endless coastal waters shower sea kayakers with adventure and fun while whitewater rivers soak avid paddlers in adrenalinepumping thrills rafting excites laughter and smiles in lakes and rivers that number in the thousands bringing out the explorer in everyone parc national de la gaspésie québec also spells paradise for hikers with hundreds of kilometers of scenic trails crisscrossing valleys mountaintops and forests full of hidden riches a must-see the magnificent parc national du saguenay awaits with its many breathtaking views of north america s second longest fjord sleep outdoors on a mountain peak and gaze in awe at the shooting stars and northern lights the silence broken by the howl of a lone wolf the more than 600-kilometer québec portion of the international appalachian trail winds through green forests and high summits treating you to spectacular glimpses o
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québec city area winter wonders for a truly memorable thrill drive a dogsled team across a powdery white landscape working in total harmony with man s best friend when the dogs start prancing with excitement and impatience simply shout mush and away you go with family and friends explore québec s 33,700-kilometer 20,900-mile network of groomed snowmobiling trails cruising by picturesque cities and villages smiles broadening and laughter echoing all the way or clip on snowshoes cross-country or telemark skis to discover a land seemingly made for giants while ice climbers boldly scale frozen waterfalls riveting spectators in their tracks parc national de la gaspésie charlevoix parc national du mont-tremblant laurentides providing emotions since 1534 bonjourquebec.com 5
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room to roam here a multitude of hunting and fishing lodges and fabulous resorts dot the land offering accommodations for every budget and taste from rustic log cabins to luxury forest inns 6 providing emotions since 1534
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parc national de la jacques-cartier québec city area lucky you say québec boasts numerous national parks some sitting at city doorsteps others tucked away in the backcountry all standing guard over spellbinding natural beauty four are particularly spectacular the saguenayst lawrence marine park where an exceptional fjord meets a mighty river miguasha park a unesco world heritage site renowned for its outstanding fossils the grands-jardins park where herds of migrating caribou roam and hautes-gorges-de-la-rivière-malbaie park home to the deepest gorges east of the canadian rockies the latter two parks are located within the fabulous charlevoix biosphere reserve while all four zones preserve unique ecosystems beckoning visitors to delight in a wealth of natural treasures whether you re after the relaxing calm of an idyllic setting or out to push the envelope in your favorite sport québec s parks overflow with unforgettable experiences bonjourquebec.com 7
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proud protector of the environment ecotourism opens the door to kuei welcome a fabled people living in a modern world québec s 11 aboriginal nations keep their traditions alive to encounter these first inhabitants in their villages or in nature is to understand their indelible mark on our collective imagination and to catch wind of their secrets for surviving in this northern land to become acquainted with their history and age-old legends is unspoiled natural jewels attracting a growing number of enthusiasts from around the world authentic world full of warm hospitable people whose ways to enter an have always matched the rhyming of the seasons and respected the forces of nature experience a lifestyle full of ancient traditions a refuge for worn-out city dwellers a dream come true for ecotourists 8 providing emotions since 1534 bonjourquebec.com
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a celebration of nature laurentides quebecers renowned passion for fun and nature takes center stage at a host of exciting festivals from powwows fishing derbies and events dedicated to camping hunting fishing or ecotourism to snowmobile races dogsled chases adventure raids and cross-country ski endurance contests québec loves to party all year round outaouais outaouais 10 providing emotions since 1534
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quick get my camera white-tailed deer snow geese the ultimate reward of an odyssey in the great outdoors the sight of a small arctic flower flourishing between tundra and rocks a stag or caribou confidently sauntering along a steep trail or baby eagles peeking out from their nest the perfect companion on such breathtaking journeys a camera immortalizes each captivating moment transforming every traveler into a gifted photographer providing emotions since 1534 bonjourquebec.com 11
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parc national des monts-valin saguenaylac-saint-jean distances montréal km average minimum and maximum temperatures québec city km gatineau ottawa km january °f montrÉal quÉbec city °c °f 34 52 29 46 april °c 1/11 -1 8 °f july °c °f 39 55 36 52 october °c 4 /13 2 11 mi mi mi boston buffalo chicago hartford new york philadelphia toronto washington 510 635 1365 529 605 760 525 965 315 395 847 330 378 465 325 600 645 895 1620 780 870 1010 775 1210 400 555 1005 485 540 620 480 752 756 579 1195 727 830 732 393 914 470 360 743 452 516 455 244 568 5 21 -15 6 1 17 -17 8 59 79 15 26 55 77 13 25 immigration and customs formalities visitors from any country except the united states must carry a valid passport american citizens need only proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and an identity card that includes a photo visas are required for visitors from certain countries it is always advisable to check with the canadian consulate or embassy before setting out for québec f
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