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la martre church and lighthouse gaspésie © claude bouchard in search of perfect fall sensations fall with its crisp air salt-scented aromas warm sunshine rays and picture-perfect lighting is the ideal time of year to discover québec maritime s awesome treasures québec maritime is one of those few precious things in life like the power of first love or the vibrant reds oranges and yellows of fall foliage that cannot be overrated located in eastern québec this region defies description it boasts the internationally renowned rocher percé bays that are members of the most beautiful bays of the world club and a unesco world heritage site there are hundreds of islands jagged cliffs cherry-red lighthouses picturesque villages whales bird colonies and more not to mention some of the most delicious maritime cuisine with over 3,000 kilometres of coastline nine national parks 13 species of cetaceans and spectacular landscapes québec maritime is paradise experienceanamazingcoas ta ladventure
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the south shore s gaspésie tour bas-saint-laurent and gaspésie regions meander along mythical scenic roads and dawdle in the pretty villages that french and english gentry turned into resorts in the early 1900s relive history and visit several of the region s lighthouses enjoy surprise trail encounters with wildlife sea kayak alongside cliffs and across coves cruise to north america s largest gannet colony marvel at the magnificent seascapes the north shore s whale route côte-nord region visit canada s first trading post and the first marine conservation area in québec observe the whales by boat zodiac or sea kayak and learn about these magnificent creatures at different marine interpretation centres along the road walk amongst sea-beaten monoliths fly or take a cruise to the lower north shore an exotic experience Îles de la madeleine explore the islands by foot horseback bicycle or car along winding roads and paths and discover rolling green valleys deep red cliffs miles of virgin san
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cap-des-rosiers lighthouse © michel julien forillon national park of canada gaspÉ the gaspésie tour will take you to gaspé a municipality of 17 coastal villages that has preserved its rich cultural heritage learn about the traditional way of life of the micmac and their ancestors at gespeg in cap-desrosiers an area that has witnessed some of the most impressive shipwrecks visit the highest lighthouse in canada grande-grave historic site forillon © michel julien explore forillon national park of canada 70 kilometres of trails rich flora and fauna and the grande-grave historic site where the hyman sons store and warehouse as well as the blanchette house reveal an unforgotten past gaspé is also the gateway to a multitude of activities whale-watching excursions kayaking scuba diving etc sept-Îles along the whale route you will find sept-Îles which means seven islands located on the shores of a magnificent bay this picturesque coastal town still reflects its maritime heritage in its sc
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Îles de la madeleine hop on the ferry from the gaspé peninsula and visit these exotic islands or take the ferry cruise from montréal the end of august is the perfect time for wind sports windsurfing kite surfing acrobatic kiting and sailing it is also a great time for photography or painting as the fall light enhances the rich colours and magnificent landscapes of the islands Îles de la madeleine house © philippe saharoff Îles de la madeleine beach © michel bonato atr Îles de la madeleine Îles de la madeleine © michel bonato Îles de la madeleine © sébastien larose events august 29 to september 17 rendez-vous aventure 2005 Îles de la madeleine three spectacular and delirious weeks with some of the best windsurfers and kite-surfers of the world great kayaking activities demos and breathtaking evenings of fun www.rendez-vousaventure.com september 1 to 4 traditional days bluegrass festival new richmond a bluegrass music weekend in the gaspesian british heritage village www.quebecmaritime.
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gaspÉsie reford gardens an ever-changing scenery visit the magnificent reford gardens and stop at estevan lodge which features a permanent exhibit about the reford family complete your visit by discovering the innovative international garden festival boutiques cafés and brunches on-site package includes 1 night at the charming auberge 1 night from métis-sur-mer overlooking the sea 1 breakfast and admission to the gardens louise tanguay jean-pierre huard relaxation at fort-prÉvel halfway between gaspé and percé overlooking the sea the auberge fort-prével is in an ideal location to explore the region s tourist attractions it also boasts one of the region s best dining rooms under the direction of chef dominic béland its restaurant offers delicious food featuring local products relaxation package includes accommodations breakfast 1 night from dinner and tips for meals discover the gaspÉsie with ri^tel hotels o travelling around the gaspésie is québec s classic tour riôtel invites you to
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on the road gaspÉsie meet the whales and seals in a little corner of paradise at cap-aux-os in gaspé bay after spending a night in a tepee breakfast in our café and then participate in a sea kayaking excursion to percé with an experienced guide canoeing excursions also available aube aventure 418 892-0003 www.aubeaventure.com discover the marine environment at explorama the ideal place to introduce visitors to the biodiversity of the st lawrence through aquariums and hands-on activities join biologists under the waves to see hidden aspects of the sea sea souvenirs and craft shop on-site explorama discovering the sea 418 763-2500 www.explorama.org the ideal vacation morning in the mountains afternoon at the beach evening with acadians loyalists or jersey islanders seafood and fish supper yum the next day canoeing down a river or sailing the sea plan your vacation in the chaleur bay region now tourisme baie-des-chaleurs 418 392-6500 www.tourisme-gaspesie.com/en cÔte-nord visit the hig
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